Current Measles Surveillance As of this date there are no new confirmed measles cases or any cases under investigation in San Juan County. Since March 28, there have been 6 confirmed cases of measles among San Juan County residents and one case in a Kitsap County resident that was contracted in San Juan County. All  Continue Reading

San Juan Island School District Superintendent Rick Thompson was proud to accompany San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s Peg Gerlock and Charlie Bodenstab to an Honors Banquet to receive a Community Leadership Award for the IMA’s support of art in public schools. This event was sponsored by Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) and was  Continue Reading

Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the SJ Community Theatre has this to share – it’s not tonight, it’s next Friday, so mark your calendars now… Nine-year-old ElseDora Arendt has two exciting things to look forward to on Friday, May 9 – the opening night performance of our spring musical, Annie, in which she is playing the title  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Ron Krebs, who is announcing his candidacy for Sheriff… Fellow Islanders: My name is Ron Krebs and I am announcing my candidacy for San Juan County Sheriff. I believe our County deserves the very best in public safety and I am asking you to join me in working together to make  Continue Reading

The Community Dinner is coming up again… It’s on Wednesday, May 7 but it’s in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, so you guessed it – Mexican food! Good food and good company. Smoked pork carnitas- hardwood smoked pork shoulder Grilled chicken tacos- marinated and grilled chicken Chili-lime slaw- cabbage and cilantro in sweet chili and  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from the Friday Harbor Sailing Club… The start of boating season is just around the corner. Opening festivities are next weekend​ at the Port of Friday Harbor​. What better time to join a wonderful group of ​local ​mariners than now? Are you new to the area? Just bought a boat? ​Consider joining  Continue Reading

It’s this Sunday, the San Juan Island Yacht Club Opening Day Parade. Every boat that participates in the parade will receive one night of free moorage either on Saturday May 3rd or Sunday May 4th! Register at www.sjiyc.com.

Can you see yourself in this photo? You’re probably in there somewhere… Beautiful aerial photo of Friday Harbor by Chris Teren for your Thursday morning.

Barbara Marrett from the Visitor’s Bureau has some thoughts to share… “The Travel Effect” in the Islands Look around you. What would the Islands be without your favorite restaurant – the one you enjoy on special occasions? Without performing arts centers, museums and gorgeous galleries? Without the lookout at Moran State Park or iconic lighthouse  Continue Reading

Keep these dates open on your calendar for the Cancer Relay for Life – Friday Harbor When: Saturday, September 27, 2014 3:00 pm – September 28, 8:00 am Where: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island WA at the Fairgrounds Why: Fundraiser event for the American Cancer Society – money for research and for San Juan community  Continue Reading