The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about the winning films from the on-demand portion of this year’s event. The On-Demand Friday Harbor Film Festival Audience Choice Awards have been decided by the film lovers who viewed the documentaries. Nearly all features from the In-Theatre Festival, an additional four on-demand-only features, all short films, and  Continue Reading

Ted Strutz was at the Children’s Festival on Saturday and shares these photos…  I saw lots of cars and kids, so I stopped off at the Fairgrounds and found a Children’s Festival going on.  Here are some snapshots!

After months of grueling night work, most often in harsh conditions, the road gang has restored the infrastructure under Spring Street.  A welcome sight to all on the island as the new paving goes down.

Some of the members of the San Juan Island Rotary Club who participated in the annual Island Beach Cleanup show off their haul.

  Friday Harbor High School’s Lady Wolverines Fast Pitch Players and Coaches.

Some of the action at the Regional Track and Field Meet held at Friday Harbor High School yesterday.  It’s fun to see the kids get a chance to display the results of all their hard work in fitness and the practice needed to take part in these events.  Hats off to the teachers and coaches  Continue Reading

Ted Strutz shares these photos… Director Jenni Merritt invited me to a rehearsal of the Middle School Play… SALLY COTTER AND THE CENSORED STONE… presented on the Whittier Stage this weekend. It’s a lot of fun, come out and support the kids and be prepared to laugh! Here’s a sneak peek just for you…

Have you wondered what is going on behind the Greenway Construction sign that is transforming that empty space in the middle of town into a vibrant part of Friday Harbor’s historic look? Stacie and Bobby Tangney are expanding Haley’s Sports Bar and Grill into the space next door, which was once occupied by Sam’s shoe store and  Continue Reading

After the movie our man on the street, Ted Strutz, took a stroll up Spring Street to see what was going on under the bright lights.  He found Carlson’s crew was hard at work above and below the street. Click for more photos.

On First Street, in front of Pelindaba and The Golden Triangle, the Town of Friday Harbor is installing a storm water vault under the sidewalk and a new LA style storm drain (curb opening rather than street grate). These are in response to local business requests, as this is the low point for storm events that  Continue Reading