The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park sends along a brief update. Please join us for our Second Annual Daffodil Frolic — over 5,000 daffodils with hundreds of irises to follow. Also enjoy 15 new sculptures, new Westcott Bay trails, and our starfish exhibit for kids, all in a beautiful setting to welcome spring. The park Continue Reading
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High school students take second place in statewide technology competition
March 23, 2022 at 5:01 pm
The San Juan Island School District shares news about the achievements of Friday Harbor High School’s Technology Student Association at their state conference last weekend. Placing second last weekend in the Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) competition at the 2022 Washington Technology Student Association (TSA) annual state conference was no small feat. 10,500 students participate and Continue Reading
Number of Islanders without a stable place to live up roughly ten percent since 2020
March 22, 2022 at 4:10 pm
San Juan County’s Health & Services Department provides an update on this year’s point-in-time homeless count, which was conducted on Feb. 24 for the first time since 2020. The 2022 San Juan County Point-In Time Homeless Count identified 146 people who have no stable place to live, an increase from the 2020 count of 133. Of the Continue Reading
A safe harbor in an era of food insecurity
March 22, 2022 at 12:56 pm
Friday Harbor Food Bank volunteer Steve Ulvi sends along a heartfelt update about what the organization is up to these days. A common refrain, a widely shared meme, is that we live “the good life” surrounded by an inspiring maritime landscape; the fortunate residents of an exceptional, caring community. During economic turbulence and social-fracturing it is Continue Reading
EDC presenting Maritime Career Fair on March 31
March 21, 2022 at 3:40 pm
The San Juan County Economic Development Council shares some news about the virtual Maritime Career Fair they are presenting next week. People interested in careers on the water are invited to join the EDC for an online Maritime Career Fair on Thursday, March 31 from noon to 1 p.m. You will learn about seafaring careers that Continue Reading
United Way of San Juan County provides $81,000 in support to local organizations
March 20, 2022 at 4:15 pm
United Way of San Juan County shares an update about funds they recently provided to several local organizations, including the San Juan Island Family Resource Center, the San Juan Island School District, Meals on Wheels, and Island Rides. We are proud to announce that United Way of San Juan County allocated $81,000 to seven local Continue Reading
Island artists organizing June art show and auction to raise money in support of Asian black bears
March 19, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Jayne Siroshton and Jan Murphy share details about an ambitious project that aims to raise $25,000 to sponsor a rescued moon bear on behalf of the San Juan Island community. Friday Harbor has long been touted as an art destination, and with good reason. Painters, sculptors, potters, fabric artists, musicians and writers thrive and find Continue Reading
Workforce Council offers free help with job searches, training
March 19, 2022 at 9:51 am
The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center reminds the community that they are available to help Islanders looking for jobs or interested in switching careers. There are lots of job openings right now. If you are interested in starting a new career, the Career Center’s free services can help with training and job search assistance. The Continue Reading
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