On October 3, 2014, more than 50 people gathered at OPALCO’s Lopez Crew Station to celebrate Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb’s return to work and to recognize the community members who helped save his life. On September 20, 2013, Zoerb was injured when he came into contact with a high voltage line. General Manager Foster Hildreth  Continue Reading

Volunteer to make a difference! Help make San Juan Island an even better hiking and biking community. The San Juan Island Trails Committee of Island Rec is offering two informational sessions for island residents who want to volunteer a few hours a month. Each meeting will last one hour and refreshments will be served. Come  Continue Reading

The Arts and Social Media: Success is in Your Hands (and Keyboard) The San Juan County Arts Council presents a new workshop using social media to promote your art, arts organization or arts facility, expand your audience, and enjoy doing it in less time than you thought possible. The workshop will be held at the  Continue Reading

Skagit Valley College in Mt. Vernon is hosting an event on Thursday about the benefits of  publicly owned broadband infrastructure. Click here to register and view the agenda.

Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to use online communities like Kickstarter to ask for monetary pledges from individuals. Crowdfunding has significantly expanded the way that small U.S. companies can raise growth funds, launch new products and find new customers. But do you know the legal requirements for seeking crowdfunding? What about the type  Continue Reading

Here’s Merri Ann Simonson with a report on water sources for your real estate needs… When you first consider purchasing an unimproved parcel of land you should condition your purchase upon a satisfactory water source. Due to the risk of closing before the water source is determined, the days of clients purchasing land without the  Continue Reading

Here’s an invitation from Sheila at SJ Fire/Rescue… Open House at Fire Station 33, 3189 Bailer Hill Road, will take place October 11, 2014 from Noon To 3:00 PM. Come see our beautifully renovated building, and the brand new Fire Engine – the first of six, and join us for hot dogs and snacks. We  Continue Reading

The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at:  Continue Reading

Next time you see Lyle or Joanie Mann, wish them Happy Anniversary! They just celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary on Friday out at their house. A steady stream of family, friends and guests trickled in and out during the afternoon and at one point, Marc Franklin of Aeronautical Services (that’s where Joanie works full-time and  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) announced today that Margie Doyle has joined the EDC team to work on economic development projects in the county. Margie Doyle comes with a wealth of experience in the publishing and communications industries, working currently as publisher and editor for Orcas Issues and previously as editor for  Continue Reading