This story has been updated since it was first published: (see below) Have you seen those new structures the Port put up down at Spring Street Landing where Downriggers was? They’re called Story Poles, and they simulate the size and shape of the new building which is proposed to be built in Downriggers’ place. They  Continue Reading

A new island company launched with a splash in Friday Harbor at the Whale Museum on Tuesday. Whale Tale Cookies makes treats for kids with an educational twist. Each package of whale tail shaped cookies contains a trading card with a fun photo by a local photographer of an orca whale engaged in one of  Continue Reading

Today, the Islander’s Bank Friday Harbor Branch is providing a free Shred Event in the bank’s parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until the shred truck is full. This is a great chance for islanders to get their paper documents destroyed for free from the bank’s secure vendor, Recall. Islander’s Bank –  Continue Reading

Gallery 9 is pleased to have Orcas Island artist James Hardman show his new original watercolors from June 14- July 13, with the Opening this Saturday, June 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Gallery 9 – 60 First Street, Friday Harbor.

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has officially taken delivery of the Sentinel, a new 38’ X 12’ Munson catamaran equipped as a patrol/rescue and fire-fighting boat. The new craft is equipped with a pump capable of directing 1500 gallons of water per minute on marine, marina or waterfront fires and serving as a floating  Continue Reading

Don’t forget this on Saturday – the 2014 Garden Tour… WSU Master Gardeners, Garden Club and Horticultural Society members are gearing up to show guests three wonderful San Juan island gardens on display on Saturday June 14. Tickets at $15 per person ($6.00 for children 12 and under) are on sale now at Ace Hardware,  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Marathon at Lakedale Resort and it’s sister events (half marathon and 10K) will join the Three Lakes Triathlon creating the Three Lakes Sports Weekend on June 21st and 22nd. Purple & Gold Club, beneficiary of proceeds from the events, is coordinating volunteers for shifts on both days and invites you to participate.  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from SJ Soccer President, Travis Ayers… Hello Soccer Fans, This Sunday, June 15th at midnight, the lowest soccer fees disappear! Please sign up before then at www.islandsoccer.org. The following additional fees kick in after this weekend: U6 $10 U8-U10 $25 U11 and up $50 Let me know if you have any questions  Continue Reading

Summer is here and it’s time for you and your guests’ annual treat – Island Stage Left’s magical “Shakespeare Under the Stars”. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s production is our favorite romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night”. Written just after “Hamlet”, “Twelfth Night” reveals a more mature Shakespeare, writing about miracles of reconciliation, of  Continue Reading

Janis Miltenberger, Lampworked Glass Sculpture Michael Dickter, Mixed media paintings Janis Miltenberger – Story telling using her iconic glass sculptures that are occupied with birds, flowers, everyday objects and chairs, creating sculptures that are filled with analogies of art that may be myth or biblical based. Michael Dickter paints a vocabulary of images, marks and  Continue Reading