David Crain, the new Science teacher at FHHS and FHMS sends this letter: An open letter of thanks, As a newly planted teacher here on San Juan Island, I am continually impressed by the level of support that is shown to the education community here. From the first day before school through the various competitions  Continue Reading

WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present the oil paintings of Jamie Ellsworth and the bronze & mixed media sculptures of Barbara Duzan. Both artists, multiple dog owners themselves, convey the love of their canine friends with unique styles that exude love and humor. Jaime Ellsworth, painter of dogs, cats and horses has a collection of  Continue Reading

Discovery Sea Kayaks (on Facebook here) has moved to 260 Spring St. or “Jeri’s Mall”, into the space where San Juan Jewels was, at the front of the building, next to the San Juan Hotshop. Jason Gunter and business partner Richard Swanson say they are very excited to have a new location, closer to where it’s all  Continue Reading

Be aware – there’s a new STOP sign in town. Hawk-eyed Update reader Lisa Anderson files this report: There is a new stop sign at the corner of First Street and Court Street. It used to be a ‘Yield’ sign. We watched lots of cars drive right thru it yesterday like it was still the  Continue Reading

A large crowd showed up for the grand opening of Brickworks Saturday afternoon. After a dedication ceremony with words from Stephen Robbins, Susie Wampler, Mayor Carrie Lacher, Boyd Pratt, and Brickworks Manager Tanja Williamson among others, the doors were opened and everyone got to see the beautiful interior, and admire the fruits of so many  Continue Reading

I’m re-posting this story for 2 reasons: One – I just had some pizza at this place and it was awesome. So good I took a picture to share with you. And two – I must apologize – Not only did I spell Merrie’s name wrong on the photo caption when I first posted this  Continue Reading

Congratulations to Stillpoint School’s Class of 2013! On June 6, 2013, 6th graders Ula Grace and Isabella Davis graduated from Stillpoint School. The graduates were awarded diplomas after the Promotion and Graduation Ceremony, which was followed by an outdoor reception. This year’s Graduation was especially meaningful, as Ula Grace has attended Stillpoint School since its  Continue Reading

Just in case you missed National Marina Day at the port last Saturday, here is a photo of Peter Goddu, the captain of the F/B Confidence with a visitor from Tacoma manning the spray nozzle.  Several children and adults tried their hands at this during the afternoon. And there were smiles all around.  

Lots happening this weekend. Let’s check it out: Saturday Farmer’s Market will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM as usual, and Candace from Snowberry Farm says there will be Free bike tune-ups at the market, together with food, produce, music, and more. Nate at the Presbyterian Church says that Saturday from 11am-1pm they will  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is this Sunday, June 16th. Volunteers are needed to man the aid stations. Fun time. Weather will be perfect. Sign-up at San Juan Fitness or on their Facebook Page. More information is available on their website as well.