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  Continue Reading

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

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

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

The Animal Protection Society shares an update about how a used ultrasound machine donated by Islands Veterinary Clinic will help APS better treat the animals in their care. The Animal Protection Society-Friday Harbor (APS-FH) extends a special thank you to Islands Veterinary Clinic for their generous donation of a lovingly used ultrasound machine (now affectionately  Continue Reading

Incumbent San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs sends along an announcement of his intention to run for re-election. Law enforcement has changed dramatically in recent years but one thing that has not changed is my commitment to you, the citizens of San Juan County. Today I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election for  Continue Reading

The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank share an update about their efforts to conserve critical habitats in the Islands — and the challenge of acquiring such properties in our hyper-competitive real estate market. The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust announced last week  Continue Reading

Friends of the San Juans shares news about the outcome of legal proceedings involving Phillips 66 and a proposed expansion of its refinery in Ferndale. Friends of the San Juans, a small environmental nonprofit based in the San Juan Islands, recently scored a decisive legal victory against fossil-fuel giant Phillips 66, representing an important win  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Fire and Rescue sends along some details about their response to a recent fire at a home in Friday Harbor. On Friday afternoon, March 11, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) crews received a page from a 911 call regarding reports of fire at a home in the town of Friday  Continue Reading

Jessa Madosky is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the OPALCO Board of Directors that represents District 1, which includes San Juan Island. Voting opened on March 11 and runs through April 27. OPALCO asked each candidate more than a dozen questions related to key issues facing OPALCO and Rock Island  Continue Reading