It’s always hard to hear of folks’ losses & heartaches, but I hope it’s also good to share them, so we don’t have to carry them alone. Our friends Suzy & Tork Juul (you know Suzy – she drives & owns San Juan Taxi here on the island – she’s the one who’s always waving  Continue Reading

Looks like the hospital is on schedule to open in December…so it’s time to think about hiring folks. Here’s more from spokeswoman Amy Cloud: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center construction is on schedule; the critical access hospital is set to open by December.  Planning is now underway to staff the new medical center. According to  Continue Reading

Just a few things to get you & me up to date: • Hey, did you wonder how come tomorrow is the day for taxes being due? It makes sense that it isn’t Sunday the 15th, but why skip the 16th & make Tax Day on Tuesday? It’s all because of Abe Lincoln’s pre-emancipation move  Continue Reading

A new favorite song for you – see what you think! (Sorry about the commercial at the first…):

Come by the Fitness Club on Wednesday!

This weekend islanders band together to preserve what makes living here so great- the beauty that surrounds us. So grab a friend and a free trash bag and spend Saturday helping Mother Nature. Here’s more from Lori Stokes: Plan to be a part of the Great Island Clean-Up…an easy way to keep our island great!!  Continue Reading

My good friend Emily Reed just told me about this: The San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park (IMA) is sponsoring “Above &  Beneath the Sea,” a photography contest for San Juan County photographers. The contest is in conjunction with the exhibition of world-renowned photographer Ernest H. Brooks II:  “Silver Seas: A Retrospective”  Continue Reading

When she was walking the docks last weekend at Friday Harbor Marina, Update reporter Rebecca Leff ran into an old friend…here’s more: She’s an island icon; her fame is equivalent to Mona the Camel’s (check her on Facebook). She may be the world’s most famous harbor seal…Popeye. Watching all the young kids swarm around Popeye  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up this weekend….including getting out in the sun! • Last month the County Republicans held their caucuses, and this month the Democrats are in action – you can drop in & add your voice to the choice – here’s the scoop: The County Democratic caucuses are this Sunday, April 15, from 1:00pm-3:00pm  Continue Reading

Tonight (Friday), Griffin Bay Bookstore hosts the Spring Street International School’s special event for middle school authors at 7pm…here’s more from the school: A SPECIAL EVENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AUTHORS TO ANNOUNCE THE PUBLICATION OF:  Back When Back Then by Voices from the Middle of Spring Street International School April 2012  Back When Back Then  Continue Reading

OK, here’s where I get into trouble writing reviews. The biggest thing is that you go see the play. Then you’ll get it. See, if you ask me, “What’s so good about it?” I’d have to say, “Everything.” Brilliantly written play. Excellent acting, with clear connections between the people in the show & the script.  Continue Reading

This is a great chance to help – here’s more from Steve & the Trails Committee: San Juan Historical Museum Path Project—-Volunteers Needed! This is more of a landscaping project than a trail but it is a community effort to improve the Historical Museum grounds for all-season visitor use and enjoyment.  Doug McCutcheon and I  Continue Reading

Lots going on around the island…let’s see what’s up: • Island Stage Left‘s spring show Someone to Watch over Me continues this weekend (it runs all month, but only four weeks instead of the usual five), but the Saturday show this week has been cancelled due to a death in the family. The Thursday &  Continue Reading

Because the Charter Review this year may result in changes to the way we do things, this is probably how the election process for County Council & Superior Judge will go – here’s more from the County’s Stan Matthews, who explains people who run this year may have to run again early next year: As  Continue Reading

They’re set for Friday – here’s more from San Juan Community Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Smooth and romantic jazz shines on the Whittier stage when Tuck & Patti return on Friday, April 13 to San Juan Community Theatre for an evening of guitar mastery and magical vocals. For more than three decades, guitarist Tuck Andress and  Continue Reading

Hey – drop by the Library to get your picture taken at the Library….and help celebrate not just National Library Week, but having one of the coolest libraries around – here’s more from Marjorie Harrison, the library’s director: You belong @ your library this National Library Week, April 8-14 Whether you are a job seeker  Continue Reading