When Portland’s Laura Veirs brings her eclectic range of music to San Juan Community Theatre on August 30 at 7:30 p.m., she’ll have some extra friendly faces in the audience. Veirs mom and dad, Leslie and Val Veirs, have lived on San Juan Island for 15 years and have been involved in several organizations in  Continue Reading

The “RoundTowner” black Honda has been operating as a pilot, non-profit transit vehicle for the past year. In July 2014, The San Juan Islands Shuttle System received its confirmation from the IRS of tax-deductible status as of the date of incorporation. The corporation formed by Curt VanHyning, Joyce Sobel and Sandi Ugrin was established as  Continue Reading

So you want to see the stars revolve around Polaris (the north star), but you can’t stay up that late, or you don’t have that kind of time on your hands? (it takes them a while). Well Chris Teren has got your back. He did the hard work for you – stayed up late aaand  Continue Reading

There will be a Spaghetti Dinner to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society, downstairs at the Legion on Thursday, August 28th, at 6:00 pm. Cost: $10.00 per person Place: American Legion Downstairs

Here’s a cool little story that helps remind us how great it is to be a part of this island community. You know Mike Scott right? He’s the Cable TV guy and also the Team Local guy who was featured in an Update story a few months ago. Well he was making a repair call  Continue Reading

At Friday Harbor Airport, a major construction project begins on Monday August 26th. The Port’s contractor, Colvico Inc., will start the project with a series of night closures of the runway that will allow the work to proceed without interrupting airport operations. The airport closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 2nd from 9:00 pm  Continue Reading

August 30th at dusk, in the Sunken Park – Island Rec’s FREE Movies in the Park. The Sandlot – Scotty Smalls spends his first summer in a new neighborhood learning to play ball with the local boys. But when Scotty “borrows” one of his step-dad’s baseballs, he gets himself and his buddies into the biggest  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Katie over at Friends of the San Juans… FRIENDS is honored and excited to host a public introduction and benefit in support of “Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey” at San Juan Island National Historical Park’s English Camp on San Juan Island on August 29 at 7 p.m. This is  Continue Reading

Kevin Holmes shares this sunrise photo. He shot this from the early ferry near Anacortes yesterday. Click on it to see it larger. Thanks Kevin!

Here’s a note from the School District about the ongoing construction on Blair Avenue… Welcome back to school! The Blair Street improvement project is underway! Please be aware that there will be some disruptions to school access and to parking. Note the district’s STEM project also continues. All students and staff are urged to use utmost caution for the  Continue Reading