Topic: Around Here

San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee nominations sought by BLM

Written on October 12, 2022 at 9:26 am, by

The BLM shares news about its search for three members of the public to serve in advisory positions. The Bureau of Land Management Spokane District is seeking public nominations for positions on the Monument Advisory Committee for the San Juan Islands National Monument. This citizen-based committee assists in the development of recommendations that address public  Continue Reading

Fox on the rocks

Written on October 11, 2022 at 11:20 pm, by

Learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.

Letter to the Editor: Vote no on the Library bond proposal

Written on October 11, 2022 at 9:00 pm, by

I love libraries. I think they’re extremely important. We have a great library in Friday Harbor. It’s important to note for populations up to 10,000, the average size of a library is 0.6 square feet per person, or in our case 6,000 square feet. Our current library is over 8,000 square feet on 0.66 acres.  Continue Reading

Alchemy Art Center hosting fundraiser Nov. 4

Written on October 11, 2022 at 5:43 pm, by

San Juan Island’s community art center shares news about their upcoming fundraising event. Alchemy Art Center is celebrating their fifth year as a registered nonprofit with a Fall Fundraiser Gala, and you are invited. On Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. at Brickworks, Alchemy will host a gourmet dinner provided by a team of local  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — Oct. 11

Written on October 11, 2022 at 9:00 am, by

Friday Harbor High School boys soccer — 3-0 in conference play, 6-1 overall — takes on the rival Orcas Island Vikings at 3 p.m. this afternoon at Linde Community Fields. Friday Harbor and Orcas are two of the best 1B/2B teams in Washington, with Orcas having won the state championship last year. The Wolverines handed  Continue Reading

Waiting for rain

Written on October 10, 2022 at 10:17 pm, by

Rotary raises $15,000 for local programs

Written on October 10, 2022 at 12:04 pm, by

Our local Rotary Club sends along good news about the results of their San Juan Concours event, held this past August. The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands recently presented checks to the recipients of net proceeds from the 14th Annual San Juan Concours, held on Aug. 14 at San Juan Vineyard. This event was  Continue Reading

Town seeks poetry garden contest entries

Written on October 10, 2022 at 11:23 am, by

The Town of Friday Harbor shares news about an artistic opportunity for island poets of all ages. Entries in the 2023 Poetry Garden Contest are due Monday, Oct. 31. San Juan County residents of all ages are encouraged to enter the contest sponsored by the Town of Friday Harbor and Friday Harbor Arts Commission. Winners  Continue Reading

County Council agenda for Oct. 11

Written on October 10, 2022 at 10:07 am, by

The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd. in Eastsound. Items up for discussion include: 2022 Home Fund projects Proposed road levy increase ballot measure Recreation, Open Space & Stewardship Plan Orcas Island public works projects update Because the  Continue Reading

Hitchhiker

Written on October 8, 2022 at 10:18 pm, by

Letter to the Editor: In support of the Library levy

Written on October 8, 2022 at 7:02 pm, by

Our Library is the hub of our community – more than just loaning books. Did you know that the Library also provides things like: An afterschool bus stop for students K-12. Reliable wi-fi during power outages, for doing homework assignments, for filing job applications, for filing taxes. Use of in-house laptop computers. A free meeting  Continue Reading

Letter to the Editor: Lucky to have Ron Krebs

Written on October 8, 2022 at 4:32 pm, by

I fully support and encourage the re-election of Ron Krebs for San Juan County Sheriff. As a business owner and 15-year county resident, I have learned that we are very lucky to have him. While I do not know the Sheriff personally, I have found him to be a strong leader who recognizes the true  Continue Reading

Letter to the Editor: Support San Juan Island Library District Proposition 1

Written on October 8, 2022 at 1:48 pm, by

When my wife and I moved to Friday Harbor eight years ago, one of the first stops we made – even before the moving van arrived – was at the San Juan Island Library to get our library cards. During the introductory tour, the staff made it a point to describe the library’s many features  Continue Reading

Five flu shot clinics taking place at Peace Island in October

Written on October 8, 2022 at 11:20 am, by

PeaceHealth shares news about their upcoming flu shot clinics. Peace Island Family Practice clinic is holding flu shot clinics in the month of October for all community members aged six or older, regardless of whether they are an established PeaceHealth patient. The clinics are by appointment only, and run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — Oct. 8

Written on October 8, 2022 at 8:15 am, by

Friday Harbor High School boys soccer improved to 3-0 in conference play and 6-1 overall with a 4-1 road win over La Conner High School yesterday afternoon. They play again on Tuesday against rival Orcas Island at Linde Community Fields at 3 p.m. San Juan Island Fire & Rescue is hosting a coloring contest in  Continue Reading

Lap time

Written on October 7, 2022 at 9:45 pm, by