Friday Harbor Atelier shares some news about their upcoming spring exhibition. Winter has given us an opportunity to go inward and springtime brings the promise of new creativity, as the artists of the Friday Harbor Atelier open the doors to a new season with new artworks by more than a dozen member artists.  The artists of the  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Sailing Foundation shares some news about the return of their after-school sailing program. SJISF will be re-opening the net shed and kicking off the spring sailing season with a work party on Saturday, April 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. We’ll be setting up boats for the season, and many hands  Continue Reading

The Economic Development Council sends along an update about another upcoming trades class. Due to popular demand, the Economic Development Council of San Juan County is offering a second hands-on masonry basics class. This one-day course will be taught by Dave Koch, retired masonry contractor, on Saturday April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Continue Reading

John Geyman, M.D. shares a synopsis of his latest book. Transformation of U.S. Health Care 1960-2020: One Family Physician’s Journey is a new book by John Geyman, M.D. Dr. Geyman takes a reader on a trip through health care in the United States in the last 60 years by weaving the changes into his perspective  Continue Reading

OPALCO shares an update about the $46 million in funding available to Islanders considering certain types of energy efficiency improvements to their home or business. OPALCO members can now finance up $100,000 (per membership) in efficiency upgrades for their home or business. Projects that qualify include home heating units (ducted and ductless), smart thermostats, weatherization  Continue Reading

Freezer Burned is an ongoing series for the San Juan Update, written by Steve Ulvi. Read the previous story in this series. Déjà vu All Over Again My old friend, Archie Ferguson, last sojourned from his Yukon River village a few years back to attend a Sasquatch Discovery Camp near Darrington, WA. You might remember  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Patrol Sergeant Eric Peter has announced his intention to run for San Juan County Sheriff. Relationships matter. I am Eric Peter, and I am announcing my candidacy for San Juan County Sheriff. It is time for law enforcement to evolve past the current model of policing to relational policing, using the power  Continue Reading

The Friday Harbor Arts Commission shares an update about its newest commissioner. The Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Kilpatrick to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. He will serve on the eight-person commission through December 2024 advising the Town Council on the cultivation, selection, acquisition, and placement of public art within Friday  Continue Reading

On Sacred Ground shares an update about the work they’re doing on San Juan Island and beyond — and they’re looking for volunteers to join their Island Marble Butterfly program. In 2012 On Sacred Ground, a 501c3, was established to heal, educate, steward and provide a Garden of Eden for generations to come. We use  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Fire & Rescue sends along an important note about live fire training taking place in town on Saturday. On Saturday, March 26, Guard Street in the town of Friday Harbor will be closed to all traffic (except for adjacent residents) between Tucker Avenue and Marguerite Street from 8:30 am until 5:30 p.m.  Continue Reading