San Juan Surveying is delighted to announce that Andy Holman passed the Washington State Professional Land Surveyor exam and has received his Washington State Professional Land Surveyor license. Andy began working for San Juan Surveying in 2007 and was fortunate to work as an apprentice to John Thalacker, PLS, who started San Juan Surveying in  Continue Reading

The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (known as IMA) announced today that the organization has completed purchase of the building at 540 Spring Street that was the former home of the island’s Emergency Medical Service. Construction to convert the 5,000 square foot structure into a visual arts museum is scheduled to begin within a  Continue Reading

Whenever the business community and the San Juan Public School Foundation partner together, it is a win-win situation for our schools. SJPSF raised $23,525 in donations through this year’s Business Partnership program. As always, 100% of these funds go directly to the schools to support essential curriculum improvements. The participating businesses are listed in the  Continue Reading

Island Rec is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a flash from the past! Saturday, Feb 1st, from 7:00 – 8:30pm at the Fair Building, “we’re hanging up the disco ball and pulling out the Pat Benatar.” Come skate under the dance lights to an all-80s play list! Wear your best 80s attire and big 80s  Continue Reading

Here’s something from today’s Short Wave Newsletter from SJIHNP… Once again a resident bald eagle pair at American Camp are constructing new living quarters in the visitor center parking area. This will be the third nest built in the general vicinity of the center since 1995, according to park records. The nest is conveniently located  Continue Reading

Lots of support around here for the Seahawks 2nd Superbowl appearance coming up this weekend. Above is Mike Martin on “Hawk Rawk” out off of Beaverton Valley Road. Below, it’s the Wilson clan showing their 12th man pride… Go Hawks!!!

The SJI Garden Club welcomes Kari as their featured speaker… Bitters, shrubs, switchels, elixirs–old fashioned beverages and refreshers–brought to life again by island’s own Kari Koski. By using local herbs and plants she has revived the methods of producing these traditional beverages. Kari reveals the secrets involved with photos, beverage sampling and delightful background folk  Continue Reading

Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of San Juan Island Fire Rescue sends over this report about the fire Saturday Night… Just after 9:00 PM Saturday night, San Juan County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a report of a structure fire on Skottowe Lane Twenty firefighters, two fire engines, two water tenders, an aid car, five EMTs ,  Continue Reading

Tickets are on sale for Island Rec’s 8th Annual Father Daughter Dance – a special occasion for girls of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads, granddads, or other male role-models. Treat your darling daughters to a special night out with music, dancing, and delicious appetizers & desserts! Girls  Continue Reading

This photo illustrates 10 good reasons to become a mentor in our community. Research shows that students who meet with mentors regularly are more likely to make responsible decisions than their peers, are less likely to skip class or school and they are more likely to be productive and engaged citizens. Mentors say the experience  Continue Reading