Kevin Holmes & his wife found a photo in a book and would like to know if it’s yours and if you want it back. Here he is with more: Tim, This picture was stuck in a book my wife picked up at the San Juan Library. The book was donated to the Friends of  Continue Reading

Has anyone seen this dog yet? “Skipper? Heeeeere Skipper! Where are you? Come on boy!”

Talk to ferry system leaders at June community meetings SEATTLE – With the 2013-2015 transportation budget signed, Washington State Ferries is gearing up to head out to ferry-served communities to discuss the implications of the budget, as well as new vessel construction progress, ferry system performance measures, liquefied natural gas as a source of fuel,  Continue Reading

Volunteers are needed to help with construction of the loop trail being built at Peace Island Medical Center. The second work party will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am. This destination trail is also a spur off the Airport Trail section of the American Camp Trail. This project is being done by volunteer  Continue Reading

The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at:  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Jan at the Animal Shelter: Hey Tim,  we have a bit of an emergency at the shelter…. We took in a couple of wild cats, and got em fixed.  Need to find folks looking for barn cats ASAP…. Can you post something to see if anyone is looking for barn  Continue Reading

There is only one place in Friday Harbor where you can take the whole family, most any time all year long, and enjoy different varieties of live music, have some dinner, some drinks, and do some dancing to live music. With the Rumor Mill, Oren and Peggy have created a great atmosphere for local music  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Trails Committee celebrated the opening of its second long-distance trail on the island Saturday morning at the trailhead across from the baseball field on Spring Street. The new trail connects Friday Harbor with American Camp and is called the American Camp Trail (ACT). Maps are available in map boxes at both  Continue Reading

Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are co-sponsoring an evening with Northwest writer Laura Kelly Robb and her first novel, China Rock, on Sunday, June 9, 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard Street. China Rock is a coming-of-age novel set in the San Juan Islands during the Great  Continue Reading

Barbara Marrett of the S.J.I. Visitors’ Bureau says: We wanted to share this exciting news: “Island Secrets” filmed last year featuring Orcas Island and San Juan Island will air: Thursday, June 6, 2013 8 am Pacific Time (11:00 am Eastern Time) Travel Channel Enjoy the show! This is an example of the Visitors Bureau working  Continue Reading