Topic: Around Here

Street striping takes place in town this week

Written on August 24, 2022 at 2:31 pm, by

The Town sends along an update about the street striping happening in Friday Harbor this week. Street striping throughout the town of Friday Harbor is scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week. The goal is to complete re-striping of major streets, as well as some of the secondary streets. Motorists should use caution when they  Continue Reading

Margaret Longley graduates from paramedic school

Written on August 24, 2022 at 8:38 am, by

San Juan County Public Hospital District shares news about the newest paramedic at San Juan Island EMS. San Juan Island EMS is proud to announce that Margaret Longley graduated from paramedic school at Medic One in Seattle last month. Margaret’s education was paid for by a generous grant from the Medic One Foundation, while a  Continue Reading

God bless you

Written on August 23, 2022 at 10:26 pm, by

Pigs on the Wing coming to SJCT on Saturday

Written on August 23, 2022 at 7:56 pm, by

San Juan Community Theatre shares a look at this Saturday’s concert. Pink Floyd fans will enjoy the live concert performed by Pigs on the Wing at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the band has a wide range of Pink Floyd songs in their arsenal from  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Port Commission agenda for Aug. 24

Written on August 23, 2022 at 3:50 pm, by

The Friday Harbor Port Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 12 p.m. Items up for action or discussion at Wednesday’s meeting include: Adoption of the 2023-2027 Airport Capital Improvement Plan — aviation fuel, new taxiways and hangars, hangar rebuilds, energy efficiency Advertising a request for proposals for the Spring Street  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — Aug. 23

Written on August 23, 2022 at 8:45 am, by

Here’s the latest information on the response to the sinking of the fishing vessel Aleutian Isle. It’s game night at Medio Cafe (680 Spring St.), starting at 6 p.m. Bring a favorite game that you’d like to play. All ages and experience levels are welcome, but kids under the age of 13 need to come  Continue Reading

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Written on August 22, 2022 at 9:42 pm, by

County Council agenda for Aug. 23

Written on August 22, 2022 at 12:27 pm, by

The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. Items up for discussion or action include: Second 2022 budget amendments Overview of Current Use and Designated Forest Land special tax programs Sustainable Tourism Management Plan update Marine Program update Approve a resolution naming Jason Bradshaw as general  Continue Reading

Summer Film Series preview for Aug. 23

Written on August 22, 2022 at 10:56 am, by

The organizers of the Summer Film Series at San Juan Community Theatre send along a preview of this week’s film. The showing starts at 7 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. For this season only, fresh popcorn is available for free. The Worst Person in the World Drama, comedy, romance (Norwegian with English subtitles) — rated R  Continue Reading

Ticks widespread in islands but diseases rare, study finds

Written on August 22, 2022 at 9:32 am, by

Russel Barsh, Director of Kwiaht, shares insights from the first year of the organization’s tick study, conducted throughout the San Juan Islands. The chance of finding a tick on yourself or one of your pets in San Juan County is greater than previously believed, but only about ten percent of island ticks are infected with  Continue Reading

In photos: 2022 County Fair — Day 4

Written on August 20, 2022 at 11:35 pm, by

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

Written on August 20, 2022 at 3:39 pm, by

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animal of the week — Huxley, a 135-pound Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd mix. Meet Huxley, our very own cross between a wolf and a polar bear. This gentle giant (emphasis on giant) has quickly won over the staff with his mellow  Continue Reading

Entries now being accepted for Friday Harbor Arts Commission’s second Poetry Garden contest

Written on August 20, 2022 at 11:01 am, by

The Friday Harbor Arts Commission shares news about the return of their poetry garden contest. San Juan County residents of all ages are encouraged to enter the 2023 Poetry Garden contest being held now through Oct. 31, sponsored by the Town of Friday Harbor and the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. Winning entries will be announced  Continue Reading

In photos: 2022 County Fair — Day 3

Written on August 19, 2022 at 11:32 pm, by

Letter to the Editor: San Juan County voters prevail

Written on August 19, 2022 at 10:30 pm, by

Last week, due to the unlawful actions of our own County Council, two San Juan County citizens had to file in court to defend our democratic right to vote after the County Council blocked certain amendments from even being on the ballot. While our County Council, County Manager and Prosecuting Attorney suggested they had the  Continue Reading

Singers and instrumentalists sought for December concerts

Written on August 19, 2022 at 8:56 pm, by

San Juan Singers share news about their search for performers for two winter concerts. San Juan Singers are performing John Rutter’s “Magnificat” for our concerts on December 10 and 11 this winter. This multi-movement work is accompanied by chamber orchestra — strings, woodwinds, horns, keyboard, percussion — and the music is lyrical, with lots of  Continue Reading