Many thanks to Liz Smith for this magical photo of Friday Harbor…
About the Author
Peggy Sue McRae
Local artist Peggy Sue McRae has lived on San Juan Island most of her life. She is a painter who has worked in a variety of mediums including, oil and watercolor painting, stone carving, printmaking and collage. In 1999 she earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts from Washington State University. She was awarded a residency with the Morris Graves Foundation in 2004 and was accepted into Women Painters of Washington in 2007. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest and in China. She is the author of the art blog Blackfish Art.
Recent Posts by Peggy Sue
Local Author a Finalist for Washington State Book Award
August 22, 2020 at 12:05 pm
One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow has been selected as a finalist for the Washington State Book Awards in the Fiction category. Blackbird was written by San Juan Island author Libbie Grant, who writes under the pen name Olivia Hawker. The Washington State Book Awards, now in their 54th year, honor works of outstanding literary merit by Continue Reading
Dramatic Mixology: A Guided Tour Through Plays and Cocktails
August 22, 2020 at 9:16 am
Once per month, join Executive Artistic Director Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey via Zoom for a FREE curated tour of selected play and cocktail pairings. September 24: Art by Yasmina Reza paired with a White Lady October 22: The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie paired with a Haunted Graveyard November 12: All My Sons by Arthur Continue Reading
Getting Ready to Vote
August 21, 2020 at 9:52 pm
Local election information can be found on the San Juan County Elections webpage… Washington State votes by mail. Your ballot is mailed to you at least 18 days before each election. For the November 3, 2020 General Election, military and overseas ballots will be mailed on September 18. Domestic ballots will be mailed October 13. Continue Reading
Categories: Around Here, Government
EDC Survey on Sidney Ferry Privatization
August 21, 2020 at 9:49 am
The Joint Transportation Committee of the Washington State Legislature is conducting a study exploring privatization of the Sidney ferry run. The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and their partners would like to hear opinions from regional users of the Sidney ferry and stakeholders. Please take a few minutes to answer our survey: Link Continue Reading
Categories: Around Here, Ferries
Summary of Recent Cases in San Juan County
August 20, 2020 at 8:35 pm
A report from the county… There has been one new confirmed positive test result in San Juan County since the last case summary on August 13. This is the 32nd case in San Juan County and the 13 th on Orcas Island. The case occurred in a visitor to Orcas Island. Due to timing of symptom onset Continue Reading
Categories: Around Here, Health & Wellness
The Wild Charley River (part I)
August 20, 2020 at 2:14 pm
FREEZER BURNED: Tales of Interior Alaska is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Steve Ulvi… The plane lifted off the state runway in Eagle on dense morning air on another bluebird July day. The drowsy sprawl of town and sweep of the Yukon River receded under the right wing as we climbed Continue Reading
Categories: Freezer Burned, Nature
OPALCO Extends COVID-19 Bill Pay Assistance
August 19, 2020 at 6:02 pm
Members who are struggling to pay their power bills during COVID-19 can apply for assistance to keep their OPALCO accounts up to date. The Board voted to continue COVID-19 Relief Measures for as long as the approved funding lasts. Members can apply for assistance online at www.opalco.com or through their Family/Community Resource Center. The measures available Continue Reading
End of Summer Porch Light Bug Count Seeks Citizen Participants
August 19, 2020 at 5:21 pm
Bug Count hosted by Bugs of the San Juans… Activity for Islanders! End of Summer Porch Light Bug Count! August 20 at 12 PM – August 31 at 3 PM So, I’ve been checking out what insects show up at our porch light around 10:00 pm and took a short video clip last night after Continue Reading
Federal Grant to Benefit Southern Resident Killer Whale and Chinook Recovery
August 19, 2020 at 11:06 am
State receives more than $11 million in federal grants to benefit Southern Resident killer whale and Chinook recovery… The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) today announced the award of more than $11 million in grants to 11 Chinook salmon habitat and hatchery projects from a new grant program under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. Continue Reading
Categories: Animals, Environment
Recent Comments by Peggy Sue
- February 8, 2022 on Clouds across the Strait
- September 5, 2020 on Granny’s Cove, Grandma’s Cove, or the Sandy Beach?
- September 2, 2020 on A Salute to Teachers and the Last Cow in Friday Harbor
- March 28, 2020 on EDC Launches Islands Strong Gift Card Website Initiative
- March 26, 2020 on San Juan Islands and Washington State Stay at Home Orders: Frequently Asked Questions