This popular island event has been going for nearly 20 years… started by one guy who went to Bavaria and came home with a trunk full of lederhosen. Bill Van Alen gathered a bunch of local musicians, taught them authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest tunes and started a festival that has been an island favorite ever since.  Continue Reading

You’re invited to the Barking Bird, Saturday October 11th to celebrate Jack’s 11th Birthday. Click the poster below to enlarge it for more info. And Happy Birthday from the Update Jack!

Here’s another fog photo. This one, by Louise Dustrude, was shot from a parking lot! Marketplace Thursday morning, looking toward the vacant field next door. Thanks for sharing L- uh, Mom!

A number of people have sent letters to the Update email inbox in support of their favorite candidates in the upcoming election. You can see their letters at the link below. The page will be updated as more letters come in so you might want to check back frequently… Read their letters here.

October 9th – October 23rd Just in time for the holidays, the preschool is selling Butter Braids, Break & Bake Cookies and Puff Pastries. These delicious treats keep well in your freezer until you are ready to bake them. There are many flavors to choose from. $12 each Contact your favorite preschooler or Alisa Schoultz  Continue Reading

San Juan County EDC Commends OPALCO for Progress on Broadband Initiative The San Juan County Economic Development Council commends OPALCO for its rapid progress on the broadband initiative, particularly its work on the completed broadband plan and development of “Neighborhood Connections” for broadband deployment in the county. The EDC has worked for many years on  Continue Reading

Don’t forget – it’s this Saturday… Island Harvest Chili Cook-Off and Art Market Local chefs compete for prizes as they present their best vegetarian and non-vegetarian chili recipes. Tasting tickets cost $10 – $16 and include cornbread, fresh pressed cider and homemade S’mores. Cook-Off winners will be announced at 6:00 pm. Admission is FREE to  Continue Reading

Dr. Vincent Shu has opened a new clinic over on Price Street next to the historical museum and has this to share with you… INSPIRE Medical Clinic is committed to helping individuals find solutions to the health issues they are experiencing. Our goal is to educate and empower our patients by emphasizing nature’s inherent self-healing  Continue Reading

The Friday Harbor Town Council welcomes the public to enjoy the new walking path, picnic area and greenery recently added to Evergreen Park. The park is one of five parks within the Town, and is located off of Spruce Street on Green Way in the Greenway neighborhood. The public is invited to suggest additional enhancements. “Sarena  Continue Reading

Are you unsure about the upcoming ferry reservations? Some people have asked if I would put up a link to this petition site which is gathering signatures to Revoke the Reservation System and saying “the issue was not brought to our attention until the ‘solution’ was etched in stone.” Or do you simply have questions  Continue Reading