Here’s a note from Island Stage Left about their latest show, Twelfth Night… The cast and crew have just returned from a wonderfully successful tour of the other islands. Here are some remarks from audience members who have contacted us: Highly recommended. We saw “Twelfth Night” in Doe Bay on Orcas last night. It’s a  Continue Reading

Work is under way at American Camp as the next step in the Cultural Landscape Restoration moves forward. The park will be removing a stand of young Douglas fir that has encroached on Mt. Finlayson and Grandma’s Cove area. There are approximately 300 trees in the stand which will be removed by mechanical methods and  Continue Reading

Here’s the official word on the fire this morning from Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer for San Juan Island Fire & Rescue… At 2:32 AM Tuesday a neighbor made the call to Dispatch who alerted San Juan Island Fire Rescue of a fire at the Sunshine Laundry. Three engines and the Rescue unit responded as  Continue Reading

Remember that awesome school bus driver that used to live here? Named Carla? Yeah, you know the one… She had to move to Anacortes, but good news – She’ll be here this coming weekend for the Summer Arts Fair with a “Carla’s Funky Art” booth. Go check it out; she’s got some really cool stuff.

This story has been updated: Cliff will speak at 6:30 pm (not 6:00 pm) San Juan Island Library announced that Cliff Mass, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington will speak at the Mullis Center on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30pm. The program will be free to the public. As a blogger and  Continue Reading

John Miller shares this scene of Saturday night as the Super Moon came up over Lopez. That’s the sailing vessel “DIRIGO II”, owned and skippered by Art Lowery. Thanks for sharing John!

A generous donation to Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) has led to a larger and more professional stage for Island Rec’s popular Music on the Lawn series. The new 12’ x 24’ modular stage with a water resistant deck, was made possible through a more than $7,400 donation to FANS from the Honeywell  Continue Reading

The fire danger in San Juan County is now “MODERATE”. While visitors and residents of San Juan County enjoy the beautiful warm weather, fire officials are keeping a wary eye on the increasing risk of a wildland fire. Based upon fuel moisture readings observed around our region, all of the County’s fire danger signs now  Continue Reading

3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra Dancing and Waltzes- 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturday, July 19 at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle & Bellingham, it’s Lindsey Dono calling with the French Canadian band “Les Poulet Fantastiques” – 2 fiddles, piano and button accordion. No partners or experience needed. All dances taught. $10.00 per person donation  Continue Reading

This year’s Summer Arts Fair at the Courthouse July 19 and 20 promises to be the liveliest one yet, with more music, lots of activities for kids and families, and a wider variety of art than ever before in this favorite island festival’s 15-year history. Joe Buckler, inventor extraordinaire, will bring his latest kid toy:  Continue Reading