Topic: Around Here

A bald eagle is flushed from his perch on the Cattle Point Lighthouse by a marauding seagull

Written on September 28, 2022 at 11:15 pm, by

Real-time sculpture creation happening at SJIMA

Written on September 28, 2022 at 7:50 pm, by

The San Juan Islands Museum of Art shares news about an unusual upcoming exhibition. It is not often we get to witness the artist at work — but in the coming days, Kevin Christison will be finishing his art piece in the glass Atrium Gallery before our eyes. You can walk into his SJIMA studio  Continue Reading

COVID booster clinics to take place Oct. 17 & 18

Written on September 28, 2022 at 1:00 pm, by

The County sends along an update about the return of COVID booster clinics on San Juan Island. San Juan County Health and Community Services is bringing back Bird’s Eye Medical in October to provide bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccinations on San Juan Island. HCS will be on San Juan Island on Monday, Oct. 17 and Tuesday,  Continue Reading

Soroptimists accepting applications for Live Your Dream Award

Written on September 28, 2022 at 8:57 am, by

The Soroptimists share news about one of their educational programs. Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is now accepting applications for the Live Your Dream Award. This award helps women in overcoming personal difficulties and bettering their lives through education and training. The recipient may use the cash award for tuition, books, childcare, transportation, or any  Continue Reading

Tomato season

Written on September 27, 2022 at 7:16 pm, by

Fire danger level downgraded, burn permits available Oct. 10

Written on September 27, 2022 at 2:44 pm, by

The San Juan County Fire Marshal shares news about two important fire-related policy changes. Effective today, San Juan County’s fire danger level has been downgraded to moderate. This change is due to cooling temperatures at night, a high dew point, and higher relative humidity. Recreational campfires remain open at this time and include attended fires  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Film Festival seeks volunteers

Written on September 27, 2022 at 11:58 am, by

FHFF is looking for help putting on this year’s festival, which returns to theatres for the first time in three years. You can be an integral part of this year’s in-theatre Friday Harbor Film Festival. Without the committed help of many film-loving volunteers there would be no festival. Your time and energy make all the  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — Sept. 27

Written on September 27, 2022 at 8:45 am, by

Friday Harbor High School boys soccer takes on Mount Vernon Christian High School at 4:30 p.m. today at Linde Community Fields. Volleyball plays Mount Vernon Christian on the road at 3:30 p.m. Alchemy Art Center’s October classes still have some spaces left. San Juan Preservation Trust is hosting two volunteer parties focused on seeding plants  Continue Reading

On a warm fall evening

Written on September 26, 2022 at 8:32 pm, by

County & Town seek planning commissioners

Written on September 26, 2022 at 1:29 pm, by

San Juan County and the Town of Friday Harbor both need citizen volunteers for their respective planning commissions. The County needs to fill two Planning Commission vacancies — one for position #5, a partial term that ends in Dec. 2024, and one for position #8, a partial term that ends in Dec. 2025. Both vacancies  Continue Reading

Hospital District conducting long-term care survey

Written on September 26, 2022 at 10:55 am, by

The PHD sends along a link to a long-term care survey targeted at seniors in San Juan County. San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1, along with the other Hospital Districts in San Juan County and Inter-Island Healthcare Foundation, is in the process of conducting a survey to identify the needs and expectations of  Continue Reading

County Council agenda for Sept. 27

Written on September 26, 2022 at 8:37 am, by

The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. Items up for discussion or action include: Employee recruiting incentives Annual transportation programs Approval of temporary road closure in Eastsound Approval of interlocal agreement with the Port of Friday Harbor Public Works operations on Lopez Island Road levy  Continue Reading

Jolly Trolley co-pilots

Written on September 24, 2022 at 9:04 pm, by

Letter to the Editor: Vote yes for the Library

Written on September 24, 2022 at 6:31 pm, by

Have you seen the blue and white yard signs popping up on San Juan Island that say “Vote Yes Library”? On Nov. 8 we have an opportunity to approve a bond proposal to build a new public library on San Juan Island. To learn more about this, look up voteyesforoursjlibrary.com. This is a worthwhile project.  Continue Reading

Faline is the Animal Protection Society’s pet of the week

Written on September 24, 2022 at 3:59 pm, by

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animal of the week — Faline, a five-year-old domestic medium-hair tabby with special needs. I’ve heard what some people say — they say I look “a little rough around the edges”, but I really like the way I look and the scars  Continue Reading

Alchemy Art Center hosts visiting artist pop-up show on Tuesday

Written on September 24, 2022 at 2:08 pm, by

Alchemy Art Center shares news about their upcoming art and music performance. Come see what Alchemy’s talented August/September artist cohort has been up to this summer. This Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6-9 p.m., Alchemy welcomes you to their dome exhibition space at 1255 Wold Rd. You will be able to purchase beautiful pottery, prints, and  Continue Reading