Freezer Burned is an ongoing series for the San Juan Update, written by Steve Ulvi. Read the previous story in this series. A Yukon River Maverick (This story is creative non-fiction; respectfully embellished where fact and anecdote blur, an informed yet speculative tale. No one knows just what happened during the last days and hours  Continue Reading

San Juan County shares news about COVID booster availability for children on San Juan Island. Booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are now available for children ages 5-11 years. The Washington State Department of Health expanded booster dose eligibility to following guidance and recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for  Continue Reading

The Town sends along an update about the street striping happening in Friday Harbor tomorrow. Street striping throughout the town of Friday Harbor is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25. The goal is to complete re-striping of major streets, as well as some of the secondary streets. The work schedule is weather dependent. Motorists should use  Continue Reading

The Town shares an update about the availability of tourism-related grant funds. The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting applications through September 12 for grants to fund tourism promotion of events and activities taking place within the town in 2023. Preference will be given to those operations and activities that encourage  Continue Reading

The Town of Friday Harbor shares an update about the First Street overlay project. Striping is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 on First Street from Spring Street up the hill to Court Street, as well as on the West Street parking area from First Street to Overlook Park. The work schedule is weather dependent. Both  Continue Reading

The Chamber sends along news about this year’s Fourth of July parade. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the theme for the 2022 Fourth of July Parade in Friday Harbor is United We Stand, saluting heroes, helpers, and essential workers. A full day of food, entertainment, and music will culminate  Continue Reading

Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center offers some helpful advice to keep some of our most vulnerable island residents safe this spring. Red Fox kits have become a great attraction on San Juan Island. This is the time of year when they are first venturing out of the den to take a look at the world.  Continue Reading

The library shares an update about outdoor programming coming to two Friday Harbor parks this spring and summer. The San Juan Island Library, in partnership with Island Rec, is offering two story walks that will be open to the public Memorial Day through Labor Day. A story walk is a creative way for people to  Continue Reading

The IOSA sends along news about their new interim executive director. The IOSA Board of Directors would like to share with the community the news that IOSA’s Executive Director Tony Parkin is stepping back from the position at the end of May. Current Board Member Paul Hamdorf has graciously agreed to serve as IOSA’s Interim  Continue Reading

The Sculpture Park shares news about their upcoming summer programming. Summer fun is waiting for you at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Every Saturday beginning June 18, join the fun with a BYOP — bring your own picnic — followed by a family-friendly group sculpture event. The fun kicks off with Alchemy Art Center  Continue Reading