Kids in grades K through 6 entered the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor’s Kennel Kids APS Companion Pet Photo Contest for 2012. There were three categories: Dogs/Puppies, Cats/Kittens, and People’s Choice for participants to choose from; and each 1st place winner received something to take home and enhance their love of pets and photography  Continue Reading

The Japanese tsunami has created a significant amount of debris floating onto the shores of many Washington beaches. Here’s some information from Brendan Cowan about what to do with what you find, who to contact about it, and some answers to important questions.  As of July 2, the federal agency had received 569 total reports  Continue Reading

Western Prince captain Ivan Reiff reported the humpback above yesterday, and caught it with his camera…he says they have had quite a few humpback sightings this season…last week he says there were three, up in the Strait of Georgia. Meanwhile, the monster cruise ship, the World, steamed into Griffin Bay, where Traci Walter & Chris  Continue Reading

++++++++++++ • Remember to see Steve James, the famous roots & blues guitar player/singer/songwriter at Isle Be Jammin’ on Thursday the 12th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and the past 11 shows have sold out, so don’t dilly-dally! His website is here for more info. ++++++++++++ • Have you heard about M.E.L.A.? Extremely talented musicians  Continue Reading

The series continues every Thursday night through August 9, with a variety of local musicians showcased. The live music starts at 8:00 p.m. each night, with a social hour in the garden (complete with special chocolate desserts, wine and beer available for purchase) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Each evening is limited to 50  Continue Reading

That was the sun last night, on the west side…..

Let’s take a look at what’s going on ’round here: • Martin & Jill (Picinich) Whitfield welcomed baby Arianna this week – congrats! Here’s a bit more from bother Marc: Just wanted to let the Island know my sister Jill Picinich (FHHS class of ’01) just gave birth to little baby Arianna!  Both mother and daughter are  Continue Reading

The Fourth was fun in town….and you can relive the fireworks in the slideshow below by Update reporter Rebecca Leff. Here’s more, in a letter of thanks from the Chamber of Commerce’s Rebecca Parks: The Friday Harbor 4th was a celebration to be remembered. Beautiful weather, a fabulous parade (did you see the San Juan  Continue Reading

The way I see it, there are three categories of carless people. Teens who want a license but don’t have one, teens who don’t want a license just yet as they’ll have no use for it in college, and adults who don’t want a license. Unless one lives in town, what are the options out  Continue Reading

Theresa Simendinger reports that the horse show was great – here’s more: 14th Annual 4-H Horse Show ~ our kids and Island Good Times! The  4-H  Horse Show was held June 19,30 and July 1st at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.The tradition of 14 years was great fun to watch on a beautiful San Juan day. Julia  Continue Reading

Let’s take a look around: • The Public Health Department has a free program that aims to help families get the nutrition they need. Here’s more from Director of Nursing Susan Leff: Our WIC program has openings for pregnant women, infants, and children under 5 years old. It is a great program to supplement a family’s diet  Continue Reading

Here’s the scenario: 58 just-graduates of Friday Harbor High School who hop on a bus and expect to have the time of their lives. Plan an unforgettable night for them. That’s exactly what Nancy Young and the rest of the Grad Night Committee did. The amazing team of parents, friends, volunteers, and businesses created a  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up around the island today, hey – • The show tonight at the Community Theatre is sold out…Artistic Director Susan Williams pulled together a group of performers to do Beatles songs, and it looks like fun. On stage tonight: Daniel Finn, Beau Borrero & Gretchen Gubleman, Steve Keys, Ian Bolton, Debbie Strasser  Continue Reading

And a great time was had by all….take a moment & check out the photos that Update reporter Rebecca Leff & I took at the parade on the Fourth of July in Friday Harbor. It’s a great chance to see a few hundred friends, all in one place – see what you think! Here’s the  Continue Reading

Yesterday’s parade & fireworks in Friday Harbor were photographed from all kinds of different angles, but no one got above the action like Chris Teren, who flew over town in the morning & in the evening to capture these amazing pictures. Can you see yourself in the photos? Click on them to see a larger  Continue Reading