In the count yesterday, with something like 300-400 votes left to count, Rob Nou increased his lead over the other four candidates, and it looks like Brent Johnson is going to be hard for Jeff Asher & Brad Fincher to catch in the second spot. Should have the final tally when the last mailed-in ballots  Continue Reading

To see the big picture this year, click here for all the events & entertainment that get underway today. To see the big picture from last year, see if you can find yourself, your loved ones, or your ex-wife in these pictures of Faces of the Fair 2009, from last time. Some things to add  Continue Reading

Sheriff’s race: Needed to pick two of five – Looks like Rob is in the top spot with nearly 30% of the vote, with Brad, Jeff, and Brent in a three-way hunt for the second spot with between 21%-18% each. Felix had too few votes – he’s out, but should be congratulated on a good  Continue Reading

• Little bits of this & that…. Join us for the Baking & Food Preservation People’s Choice Awards! Each day of the fair, we’ll let everyone vote on the judge’s top five entries four different areas. You’ll vote with your money — change or bills. All proceeds will be given to the Friday Harbor Food  Continue Reading

Although I’ve gone over to the west side of the island for one reason or another for the past four weekends, I wasn’t able to get over there this past weekend, so I’m glad people take pictures and pass them along to you and me… The one on top is from Vicki Doyle – she  Continue Reading

Bob Stavers wants to see your pictures! Photographic entries for the 2010 San Juan County Fair can be submitted between 9:00am and 6:00pm on Tuesday, August 17th. Here are the requirements.) Here’s more: Calling all photographers!  The Fair is almost here! Last year we changed the format of the photography exhibit at the county fair  Continue Reading

Let’s get the week going here…. • I know you’re getting ready for the Fair – everybody is – but have you thought about where you’re gonna PARK? Scratch that off your list – here’s more from Kelly Snow: Friday Harbor High School Band Families & Friends will be hosting parking at the Fair, Weds.  Continue Reading

Yesterday in the hot sand (that’s why you see people wearing socks!), Island Rec teamed with sponsor Crystal Seas Kayaking to put on the first annual Beach Volleyball Tourney…and it was fun! Twelve teams of two people each began play in the progressively warmer day…it was best of three, with games to 15, so it  Continue Reading

That’s an awesome job Bob Benz and his crew did, brightening up the middle school building last week…a new paint job is a great way to start the new school year!

On Saturday afternoon, I was downtown when the ferry was unloading…tons of visitors got off, and did what we want ’em to do – they spread all over town as they left the boat. Including spreading into the street…kinda holds things up when they’re trying to get the cars off the boat. Little bit of  Continue Reading

Just heard about this from Ashley’s mom: Ashley Paull graduated from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Ariz., on  August 7.  Paull received her  Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)) degree and was one of 56 graduates from ASHS at its annual August commencement. Dr. Paull, of Friday Harbor, WA, attended Linfield  Continue Reading

Sunny mornings…great way to start the day after days & days of Fogust… • What’s it like to take a sea kayak trip for someone off-island? Natalie reports how her trip with Crystal Seas Kayaking this week. • What’s new at Cotton Cotton Cotton? Gail & Randy have more: New merchandise at Cotton Cotton Cotton!   Continue Reading

I love this song by the Moody Blues – I think my favorite line in it is: “No one tells the wind which way to blow….” Here’s Dawning is the Day: Rise, let us see you, Dawning is the day, Miss, misty meadow, You will find your way, Wake up in the morning to yourself  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Chris at Tif & Gif: Hey Ian, Just wanted to pass on the exciting news that you can now (finally!) purchase artisanally sharpened pencils from one of the finest craftsmen in the U.S. (maybe even the world!). Tif & Gif Creative just finished up a collaboration with David Rees (of Get  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up…. • Here’s a nice rainbow over the island, shot by Bill Wright at San Juan Safaris. • David Bayley is playing piano tonight in town & he’s pretty pumped: Hey, Ian! Just wanted to let you know I’ll be performing my rags, blues, boogie and more at the Rumor Mill, Thursday  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up…. • Tonight at Music on the Lawn (last one of the season!) it’s Rewind – Tom & Tami Doenges and Kate Schuman, from 6:30-8:30pm. Great way to end this year’s series – see you there! Rewind also plays at the Port from 5-7pm on Friday! Meanwhile, Steve Keys continues with Acoustic  Continue Reading