Traffic was a little slow this afternoon heading out of town on Spring Street. We heard from Town Clerk Amy Taylor about what we can expect this week… Town of Friday Harbor Waterline Replacement Project Construction Update. What to expect week of August 1st. Location(s) of work: The new waterline has been installed from the WTP on Wold Rd.  Continue Reading

Many thanks to Milene Henley… The Top Two Primary – The eighth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. Primary elections in Washington State are strange beasts. You know that, if you just  Continue Reading

  No postage required at the ballot box by the courthouse…

Anita Barreca sent us this report on the Forestry Workshop she and her husband Roger Ellison hosted Saturday at Thornbush Farm… On Saturday, July 30, Kirk Hanson, of the Northwest Natural Resource Group, led hands-on forestry workshop at Thornbush Farm on San Juan Island. Two dozen owners and managers of forest tracts on San Juan, Orcas,  Continue Reading

Helen Machin-Smith tells us that Stage Left’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” has returned home to 1062 Wold Rd for its final performances… Don’t miss it! Island Stage Left’s “Romeo and Juliet” returns to its Wold Road home, next weekend, the 5th of August through the 21st, Fridays through Sundays (after a fabulous tour of four other islands  Continue Reading

I sat down this morning to vote. Those long lists of candidates were a little daunting so I referred to the online voter’s guide and also surveyed a few of my well-informed friends. Ballots are due Tuesday, August 2. Your ballot must be either post marked that day or deposited in the Official Ballot Drop  Continue Reading

The leadership of San Juan County’s women stands out in this message from the County about World Breastfeeding Week…  “San Juan County has the highest rates in Washington State of women initiating breastfeeding at birth, a statistic to be proud of.” “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development” World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 1-7  Continue Reading

The San Juan Preservation Trust invites you to join them for All Islanders Day at Mt Grant Preserve this Sunday, July 31, noon – 4:00 pm… Mount Grant Preserve isn’t just for San Juan Island folks—it’s for residents and visitors from ALL the islands! Come experience some of the best 360-degree views in the San  Continue Reading

Ashley King, Program Coordinator for San Juan County Parks and Fair, sent us this news about the headlining acts set to preform at the County Fair…  This year’s headline entertainment will be one for the books! Sponsored by King’s Market, the Main Stage comes to life this year at the Fair August 17-20. The Fair is excited to  Continue Reading

A little while ago we posted a photo of the Drugstore Mural asking if anyone had information on it’s origins. Many thanks to Lori Stokes for following up with the answer… The Story of the Mural on the Side Wall of the Drug Store by Lori Stokes As a member of the Friday Harbor Arts Commission, I’ve been  Continue Reading

From the National Parks: Here is the schedule of events for this weekend’s Encampment at English Camp. You are invited to bring the family and join in these fun and informative family activities! July 29 10:00 am – Camp opens. Flag raising 12:00 Noon – Noon gun 2:00 pm – Folkways living and cooking with Janet Oakly 5:00  Continue Reading

Many of you know Mike Vouri from his work with the Island’s National Historical Parks if not from his books on local history or his dramatic portrayal of Captain George Pickett. Vouri now has an essay about the U.S. Coast Survey Steamer Active up on HistoryLink, a free online Encyclopedia of Washington State History. Says Vouri, “The painting by James  Continue Reading

Whether you are a visitor or longtime islander, be sure to include some island history time travel in your adventures this year!  Each of the historical museums on San Juan Island, Lopez Island and Orcas Island have combined to offer an opportunity for you to do some island hopping and enter for a chance to  Continue Reading

San Juan Community Theatre presents Cajun Grammy winners… San Juan Island gets to experience the musical magic of a group proclaimed “the best Cajun band in the world” by A Prairie Home Companion’s Garrison Keillor,  THIS Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 pm. The BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Trio takes the Whittier stage for one concert only – a show that  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Library Presents… Come see The Misadventures of Cap’n Arrr, held Wednesday, July 27 on the grounds of Friday Harbor Elementary School. Showtime begins at 1:30 PM. Cap’n Arrr is back with his interactive comedy performance that will have kids (and grown-ups) rolling on the floor! Cap’n Arrr’s program is packed full  Continue Reading

A message from County Auditor F. Milene Henley…  This year’s primary is long and confusing, with many candidates for several of the state-wide elections. For that reason, the San Juan County Elections Office has received an unusually large number of calls about the availability of a Voters’ Pamphlet for the election. Election information is available  Continue Reading