Just got this notice from Fire Marshall Steve Marler: A recent press release from the Department of Natural Resources announced a prohibition on any open fires on any lands protected by DNR.  Unfortunately, the notice left many with the impression that the burn ban was all encompassing.  In actuality, it applies only to unimproved forest  Continue Reading

Just saw this sad news… In case any of you are wondering, here it is straight from Cow and Pig: I have some sad news about Pig and Cow many of you have asked “where art thou?” They’ve been put away and know not when they’ll return to their spot…if ever again Their beloved caretakers,  Continue Reading

That’s Tony Anderson right there on the left, of Springtide SUP, located down at the far end of the road at Jackson’s Beach, and he’ll not only tell you what SUP is, but he’ll outfit you so you can try it yourself. Oh alright, I’ll tell you – SUP is Stand Up Paddle boarding and  Continue Reading

Rebecca N. DeBoer received her Master of Arts Degree in Mathematical Education from the Western Governors University. Rebecca is a 2004 graduate of Friday Harbor High School, Cum Laude graduate of Central Washington University, and a Fulbright Scholar. Celebrating Rebecca’s wonderful achievement were her family: Husband – Josh DeBoer Parents – Beth & Kerry Anderson  Continue Reading

Island Rec and Xtreme Fitness invite you to take part in some local history and enter the 36th Annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run scheduled for a 9am start on Saturday August 17, 2013. People of all ages enjoy running or walking in this race. Fees for registrations are $20 for kids 12 and under and  Continue Reading

Historian Candace Wellman will talk about what U.S. Army officers and other public officials left behind when they ventured East to Civil War battlefields in a lecture entitled American Officers, Indian Families and the Civil War, scheduled 7 p.m., Saturday, August 10 at the San Juan island Library. Wellman’s talk explores the lives of American  Continue Reading

Hop on the ‘RoundTowner shuttle and experience Friday Harbor for only $3.00 per boarding. This service will operate as an “on-demand” taxi from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM, between these locations: Ferry Landing Spring Street Landing Marina Whale Museum Courthouse Post Office Friday Harbor High School Friday Harbor Middle School King’s Market Friday Harbor Drugs  Continue Reading

Seattle-based airline Kenmore Air announced last week that it will put tickets on sale for just $69 each way between Seattle and one island in the San Juan Islands as a part of their Facebook promotion where fans vote for their favorite island. “We rarely discount our flights between Seattle and the San Juan Islands however  Continue Reading

The overwhelming response to San Juan Community Theatre’s upcoming Remember Patsy Cline concerts (both the Friday and Saturday shows sold out weeks ago) has prompted SJCT to add an additional show. Kate Schuman and Keith Busha will now pay tribute to the late country legend THIS Sunday, August 4 at 8:00 p.m. in the Gubelman  Continue Reading

All four of the high-school students from San Juan County who participated in the Idaho Consumer-Owned Utility Association (ICUA) Youth Rally in July brought home additional scholarship awards and made OPALCO proud through their cooperation and leadership at the camp. OPALCO was the only co-op (out of 15 participating) to earn scholarship awards for each  Continue Reading