Jayne Siroshton and Jan Murphy share details about an ambitious project that aims to raise $25,000 to sponsor a rescued moon bear on behalf of the San Juan Island community. Friday Harbor has long been touted as an art destination, and with good reason. Painters, sculptors, potters, fabric artists, musicians and writers thrive and find  Continue Reading

The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center reminds the community that they are available to help Islanders looking for jobs or interested in switching careers. There are lots of job openings right now. If you are interested in starting a new career, the Career Center’s free services can help with training and job search assistance. The  Continue Reading

The Friday Harbor High School baseball team knocked off the Mount Baker Mountaineers 4-2 in Deming on Friday afternoon. The high school fastpitch team wasn’t quite so successful, falling 22-0 against Mount Baker, also in Deming on Friday. The final indoor Farmers Market event takes place today at Brickworks from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Continue Reading

The Animal Protection Society shares an update about how a used ultrasound machine donated by Islands Veterinary Clinic will help APS better treat the animals in their care. The Animal Protection Society-Friday Harbor (APS-FH) extends a special thank you to Islands Veterinary Clinic for their generous donation of a lovingly used ultrasound machine (now affectionately  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 12 confirmed or probable new COVID cases on San Juan Island since March 11 — a reduction of almost half over last week. Orcas Island has two new cases and Lopez Island just one. This week’s 15 new cases bring the total case count to 1,262.

Incumbent San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs sends along an announcement of his intention to run for re-election. Law enforcement has changed dramatically in recent years but one thing that has not changed is my commitment to you, the citizens of San Juan County. Today I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election for  Continue Reading

The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank share an update about their efforts to conserve critical habitats in the Islands — and the challenge of acquiring such properties in our hyper-competitive real estate market. The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust announced last week  Continue Reading

Island Rec is hiring a Director and a Counselor for Camp Eagle Rock, which runs from June through mid-August. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.

Local volunteers for the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program are hosting an online introduction to Medicare for enrollees joining the program in 2022. On Monday, March 21 at 1 p.m., the presenters will outline how Medicare works, its different coverage options, and key program milestones and dates that must be met in order  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Food Co-op has openings for a produce clerk, a grocery clerk, a cashier, and a grocery lead. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.

Incumbent San Juan County Clerk Lisa Henderson has announced her intention to run for re-election. Henderson was appointed by the County Council to complete the unexpired term of former Clerk Joan White in March 2018. She was elected to a full term in Nov. 2018. According to Henderson, “My first term has been filled with  Continue Reading