I recently read in the news of a proposed zoning change for the current commercial lots on the corner of Malcom and Argyle in Friday Harbor. As an adjoining property owner, I strongly oppose this zoning change for multiple reasons. The current commercial zoning allows far more flexibility; a mixed-use development of both residential and  Continue Reading

The Library shares their appreciation for community members who supported the organization’s inclusivity initiative during last month’s County Fair Giving Campaign. The San Juan Island Library is bursting with gratitude for the donors who gave to our Inclusivity Initiative grant featured at this year’s San Juan Island Community Foundation County Fair Giving Campaign. More than  Continue Reading

SJCT sends along news about the first performance of its 2022-23 season. San Juan Community Theatre begins its 2022-23 Season with Mauritius, written by Theresa Rebeck. The play centers around two estranged sisters who inherit a valuable stamp collection, and their conflicting ideas of what to do with it. Director Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey was inspired to  Continue Reading

We moved to Friday Harbor in 2017 and met Ron over coffee and street chats shortly thereafter. Through our conversations we have gotten to know Ron and have come to appreciate his professional competence and as importantly his love of community and his genuine concern for people. Additionally, we sense a fairness in listening and  Continue Reading

Local volunteers for the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program share news about their upcoming informational session. If you turn 65 this year, you need to get ready to enroll in Medicare. Depending on your circumstances Social Security may enroll you automatically. Otherwise you will have to submit an application to get Medicare coverage. Our  Continue Reading

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animals of the week — two younger chihuahuas who came to San Juan Island by way of Bakersfield, California. We’re Moxie and Tilly and we’ve been besties ever since meeting a few years ago in a coffee shop we both frequented. We  Continue Reading

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares news about their recent experiences in Eastern Washington, including the ways in which APS-FH can work to support animal welfare in the region. On Sept. 6, Animal Protection Society-Friday Harbor Executive Director Cristin Felso and Shelter Manager Beth Anderson were invited to join a team of animal  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council shares news about an upcoming event. Community leaders and members are invited to join the conversation on Future Focus: San Juan Islands Resilience at the 13th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Featuring noted speaker  Continue Reading

The Library sends along news about its upcoming in-person English classes. The San Juan Island Library is excited to announce the return to in-person English language classes for adults beginning Thursday, Sept. 22. Classes are free of charge and will take place in the Library from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 15.  Continue Reading

The Master Gardeners of San Juan County share news about their upcoming speaker series. Join the Master Gardeners of San Juan County in welcoming the very popular Dr. Linda Gilkeson — also known as the Garden Doctor — as the keynote speaker at our annual Gardening Workshop Series this October. Dr. Gilkeson’s talk, Resilient Gardens  Continue Reading