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2 Friday Harbor High School Art Students selected in National Art Competition

Congratulations to Friday Harbor High School seniors Larissa Mauldin and Islay Ross whose artwork was selected...READ MORE

Guest Column: King Tides or Plastic Tides?

Friday Harbor, WA:  The creatures that call these islands home need your help! If you enjoyed a...READ MORE

$11.6M in grants to WSF will help electrify state’s 2nd most popular route

Grants will fund electric charging station for vital Mukilteo/Clinton route; a new Southworth passenger terminal; better...READ MORE

Port of Friday Harbor hears proposals for lease property

LWVSJ Observer Corps* -  The Port of Friday Harbor Commission met on January 25, 2023 and...READ MORE

San Juan County Council: Contracting for Courthouse repair, working on game plan for Zylstra Trail

League of Women Voters San Juan Corps* - San Juan County Council held its regular meeting...READ MORE

(Spanish version added) San Juan Islands not immune to another deadly epidemic - Fentanyl

For better or for worse, COVID-19 infection, illness, and fear have rapidly receded from public consciousness. ...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log Jan. 18-24: Missing people; animal problem, downed tree scares off mainlanders

San Juan County Deputies responded to 175 calls from January 18-25, 2023 including: A Lopez Island Deputy...READ MORE

San Juan Island School Superintendent asks for support for HB 1244

League of Women Voters San Juan Corps* - At the San Juan Island School Board meeting...READ MORE

Jan. 26 WSF'S Tillikum out of service due to mechanical issues

Free Best of the Fest Films begins Friday, January 27

Friday Harbor Film Festival’s FREE Best of the Fest series begins with showing The Long Rider...READ MORE

And they're off.....

Washington State Ferries had its first-ever Turkey Track & Field Invitational at Orcas Village last week. The...READ MORE

30 easements needed for paved trail from PIMC to Zylstra on San Juan Island

If all goes as planned by the Town and San Juan County Councils, there will be...READ MORE

Bigger ferry replacing Salish; increase of 23 spaces in the San Juan Islands

Washington State Ferries: On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the 87-car Tillikum replaced the 64-car Salish. This is...READ MORE

Orcas Island High School and Middle School now have track teams

According to the Orcas Island Booster Club, Track & Field is now an official Orcas Island...READ MORE

Ramp at Shipyard Cove on San Juan Island to be replaced

Port of Friday Harbor Director Todd Nicholson emphasized the necessity of replacing the concrete ramp at...READ MORE

New location for Eventide in Friday Harbor

As of Monday, January 30, 2023 Eventide will be operational at the new clinic space that...READ MORE

Suspect arrested on San Juan Island for multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 San Juan County Deputies Nawn, Brandt, and Wainwright located and arrested ...READ MORE

March 31 deadline for Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands Showcase

WA Lawmakers look to add affordable housing for 'Missing Middle'

Washington News Service - January 23, 2023 - Washingtonians are being squeezed out of the housing...READ MORE

Feb. 22: EDC Presents Datapalooza! – the statistics and demographic event for San Juan County

Need data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator...READ MORE

Two dogs sought after deadly attack on Doberman on Orcas Island

On January 11, 2023, an Orcas Island deputy responded to a report of two unknown dogs...READ MORE

Release of Spring ferry reservations delayed

The release of vehicle reservations for the Washington State Ferries Spring schedules from March 26 through...READ MORE

Early Bird Registration now open for the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit March 3 & 4

Friday Harbor, WA. - Early Bird Registration is now open for the 11th Annual San Juan...READ MORE

New Book: Voices of Two Americans: Overseas in the 1920s Work and Adventures by Emily Reed Geyman

Two Americans boarded ships a century ago for places unknown to them: Bulgaria, Japan and Russia...READ MORE

Report on San Juan Island Fire Dept Jan. 25 meeting: New boat expected in June,

LWVSJ Observer Corps* Notes on San Juan County Fire District #3 January 10, 2023 regular meeting. Slate...READ MORE

Spring Street International School wins International Marketing Award

Friday Harbor, WA -- Spring Street International School won a 2022 Bronze InspirED School Marketers Brilliance...READ MORE

San Juan Island EMS to return an estimated $200K in taxpayer money in 2023

San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 Board of Commissioners adopted a 2023 budget for San Juan...READ MORE

January 20: Rep. Larsen meeting with Port, County, Makers Guild, Land Bank

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA – On Friday, January 20, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will meet with Friday...READ MORE

Town of Friday Harbor adopted new fee schedule, hired vendor for permit processing,

League of Women Voters San Juan Observer Corps* attended the Friday Harbor Town Council on Thursday...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log January 11-18: Loose dog kills 26 chickens, residential burglary, dog fight, fraud, noise complaint...

San Juan County Deputies responded to 147 calls from January 11-18, 2023 including: A Lopez Island...READ MORE

WA joins multi-state effort to pass wealth tax

Washington News Service | January 19, 2023 - Lawmakers in Washington and other states are introducing...READ MORE

NOAA awards $5 million for regional sharing of ocean data and collaboration with Washington’s Tribes

Cantwell-championed funding secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help West Coast Ocean Alliance and tribal...READ MORE

State formally adopts 9 Tribal proposals to replace derogatory place names

Proposals are first to reach Board of Natural Resources after federal order; Board also approves San...READ MORE

Ramel, Macri, introduce stability measures to stop excessive rent hikes

OLYMPIA – Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle) and Rep. Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham) have introduced HB 1388 and HB...READ MORE

State Parks is hiring 305 park aides

Seasonal positions will serve parks across Washington OLYMPIA – Washington State Parks is recruiting seasonal park aides...READ MORE

Jan. 18: Ferries on San Juan/Anacortes route on regular winter schedule

Washington State Ferries says the San Juans/Anacortes route will be operating on its regular winter schedule...READ MORE

Feb. 17: San Juan Island Garden Club hosts excursion to NW Flower & Garden Festival

San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting a one-day excursion to the Northwest Flower & Garden...READ MORE

Port of Friday Harbor needs $50 million over the next 30 years

LWVSJ Observer Corps* Notes from the Port Commission Meeting – January 11, 2023 At their January 11...READ MORE

Feb. 13: Deadline for San Juan County: Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals

San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the...READ MORE

Jan. 26: Lecture: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at the Lopez Library

Emma Ewert and Mike Rosekrans hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. Hear them share stories...READ MORE

Jan. 17 and 24: No-Sew Workshop at the ReMakery on Lopez Island

  The Lopez ReMakery is offering two free no-sew workshops in January to learn how to make household...READ MORE

Jan. 18: Energize San Juans Workshop - via Zoom

Calling all OPALCO Businesses and Farms. An Energize San Juans Workshop is set for 5 p.m...READ MORE

Jan. 28, Feb. 4, March 11: Meet Your Elected Officials on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez islands

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. - A series of “Meet Your Elected Officials” events, hosted by San...READ MORE

Deputies investigating prowler incident in Friday Harbor

San Juan County deputies have names of two potential prowler suspects as a result of Sheriff...READ MORE

Larsen, DelBene Call for Answers Around Persistent Postal Delays, Workforce Shortages in Northwest Washington

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA – Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) are calling for answers about...READ MORE

Jan. 26, 27, 30: ARC Listening Sessions

The Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC) of San Juan County is inviting the agricultural community to share...READ MORE

Tide Bites: Searching for Sea Squirts by Megan Powers

INTRODUCTION by Dr. Megan Dethier, FHL Director Most people are aware of the concept of invasive species – plants...READ MORE

Jan. 19: Online presentation - Welcome to Medicare Seminar

Is 2023 the year you join Medicare? Depending on your circumstances you may be enrolled automatically...READ MORE

3 San Juan County deputies will attend Animal Control Training in March

Three San Juan County deputies will be attending an 80-hour Animal Control Officer training beginning on...READ MORE

San Juan County to offer new Oral Health Program for School-age Children

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA – San Juan County Health and Community Services will be providing “Smile...READ MORE

San Juan County EMTs test new prehospital blood monitors

EMS Agencies in San Juan County have been selected as one of three sites nationwide selected...READ MORE

Guest Column by Sharon Grace: Do Southern Resident Killer Whales Have Inherent Rights?

Port Townsend, Gig Harbor, and Langley think so. They have adopted a proclamation that describes their...READ MORE

Chance to test drive the Road Usage Charge

Drivers have a chance to test drive a per-mile charge system as part of Washington State Road...READ MORE

Stephanie "Stepper" Elizabeth Girard LeBoutillier April 6, 1945 - January 1, 2023

On January 1, 2023, she got her wish. Stephanie Elizabeth Girard LeBoutillier, beloved wife of George F...READ MORE

Gov. Inslee's State of the State Covers WA's 'Multifaceted' Challenges

Washington News Service: Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his State of the State speech on Tuesday to...READ MORE

Help save Bumblebee, a very tiny lamb

Bumblebee, may be the smallest living sheep in the world. He weighed just 1.5 pounds at...READ MORE

January 2023 Friday Harbor APS “Volunteer of the Month” is Julie Thompson

Julie Thompson is the Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor Volunteer of the Month for January...READ MORE

Friday Harbor APS Pet of the Week: Max

Max is Friday Harbor Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. He is a two-to-three years old...READ MORE

Merri Ann Simonson's Real Estate Update: 2022 volume was $380,610,000 compared to 2021's $567,862,152

As noted below we had a correction in our market relating to dollar volume and number...READ MORE

Real Estate Updates: San Juan Island Market Share

Below is the year-end 2022 market share report offered by the Simonson and Zambrovitz Team. As...READ MORE

How New Year's resolutions can help combat consumerism, death anxiety

Washington News Service: The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions, offering people...READ MORE

EDC to offer GIS learning cohort as part of Tech Training Accelerator Initiative

The Economic Development Council (EDC) of San Juan County will facilitate a GIS learning cohort this...READ MORE

Child-Care Crisis Squeezes Families, Workers as WA Session Begins

Washington News Service: Child care could be a crucial issue for state lawmakers as the session...READ MORE

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation holds blessing at site of future canoe carving center

SEATTLE— United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF)  on January 6, 2023 held a blessing ceremony at...READ MORE

Friday Harbor HS student Islay Ross's artwork featured in international exhibit

Friday Harbor High School student Islay Ross's artwork is featured in the 2022 AP Art and...READ MORE

Spanish version: RSV severe for some young and old

Antes de esta temporada, la mayoría de nosotros nunca habíamos oído hablar del virus con el...READ MORE

PADS for Parkinson's in Friday Harbor moving to the Veterinary Research Institute of France

  PADs for Parkinson’s, the first program anywhere to train dogs for the detection of an odor...READ MORE

RSV can be severe for some young and old

Submitted by Mark Fishaut MD FAAP: Prior to this season, most of us had never heard of the...READ MORE

National workforce shortages strain public services; ferries, healthcare ...

Across the country and across economic sectors, the challenge to recruit and retain workers has been...READ MORE

"Legislative privilege" used to deny public records requests

Washington Coalition for Open Government press release: In recent months the Washington state Legislature has quietly...READ MORE

PNW Hydrogen Association receives positive review on US Dept. of Energy Hydrogen Hub proposal

Joint Washington-Oregon regional concept paper one of 33 out of 79 proposals to receive encouragement to...READ MORE

Friday Harbor Town Council: Crime stats, new wastewater plant, traffic planning at Ferry terminal

LWVSJ Observer Corps*: The following are summaries of the two recent Friday Harbor Town Council meetings:...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log Jan. 18-24: Missing people; animal problem, downed tree scares off mainlanders

San Juan County Deputies responded to 175 calls from January 18-25, 2023 including: A Lopez Island Deputy...READ MORE

Suspect arrested on San Juan Island for multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 San Juan County Deputies Nawn, Brandt, and Wainwright located and arrested ...READ MORE

Two dogs sought after deadly attack on Doberman on Orcas Island

On January 11, 2023, an Orcas Island deputy responded to a report of two unknown dogs...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log January 11-18: Loose dog kills 26 chickens, residential burglary, dog fight, fraud, noise complaint...

San Juan County Deputies responded to 147 calls from January 11-18, 2023 including: A Lopez Island...READ MORE

People

Free Best of the Fest Films begins Friday, January 27

Friday Harbor Film Festival’s FREE Best of the Fest series begins with showing The Long Rider...READ MORE

Feb. 22: EDC Presents Datapalooza! – the statistics and demographic event for San Juan County

Need data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator...READ MORE

New Book: Voices of Two Americans: Overseas in the 1920s Work and Adventures by Emily Reed Geyman

Two Americans boarded ships a century ago for places unknown to them: Bulgaria, Japan and Russia...READ MORE

Feb. 17: San Juan Island Garden Club hosts excursion to NW Flower & Garden Festival

San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting a one-day excursion to the Northwest Flower & Garden...READ MORE

Jan. 26: Lecture: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at the Lopez Library

Emma Ewert and Mike Rosekrans hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. Hear them share stories...READ MORE

Jan. 17 and 24: No-Sew Workshop at the ReMakery on Lopez Island

  The Lopez ReMakery is offering two free no-sew workshops in January to learn how to make household...READ MORE

Health News

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(Spanish version added) San Juan Islands not immune to another deadly epidemic - Fentanyl

For better or for worse, COVID-19 infection, illness, and fear have rapidly receded from public consciousness. ...READ MORE

New location for Eventide in Friday Harbor

As of Monday, January 30, 2023 Eventide will be operational at the new clinic space that...READ MORE

San Juan County to offer new Oral Health Program for School-age Children

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA – San Juan County Health and Community Services will be providing “Smile...READ MORE

How New Year's resolutions can help combat consumerism, death anxiety

Washington News Service: The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions, offering people...READ MORE

Spanish version: RSV severe for some young and old

Antes de esta temporada, la mayoría de nosotros nunca habíamos oído hablar del virus con el...READ MORE

PADS for Parkinson's in Friday Harbor moving to the Veterinary Research Institute of France

  PADs for Parkinson’s, the first program anywhere to train dogs for the detection of an odor...READ MORE

RSV can be severe for some young and old

Submitted by Mark Fishaut MD FAAP: Prior to this season, most of us had never heard of the...READ MORE

San Juan EMS paramedics now responding from station

At midnight on January 1, 2023, San Juan Island EMS crew replaced the unit designators. While...READ MORE

Airlift Northwest opens satellite base on Orcas Island

The air ambulance service’s local presence will expedite response times to medical emergencies in the San...READ MORE

State and San Juan County change COVID-19 Data Reporting

As of December 1, 2022, Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has decommissioned the Washington State...READ MORE

RSV cases increasing, can be serious in infants, young children, and elderly

Washington state is seeing an increase in cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). RSV is a...READ MORE

Diabetes Month: Disease A Challenge for Millions in US

Washington News Service: November is national diabetes month, spotlighting a disease that affects millions of Americans. In...READ MORE

Regional, state and national news items

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WA Lawmakers look to add affordable housing for 'Missing Middle'

Washington News Service - January 23, 2023 - Washingtonians are being squeezed out of the housing market, and some state lawmakers want to see...READ MORE

January 20: Rep. Larsen meeting with Port, County, Makers Guild, Land Bank

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA – On Friday, January 20, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will meet with Friday Harbor Mayor Raymont Jackson and Town Administrator Denice...READ MORE

WA joins multi-state effort to pass wealth tax

Washington News Service | January 19, 2023 - Lawmakers in Washington and other states are introducing bills taxing wealth in their legislatures in a...READ MORE

NOAA awards $5 million for regional sharing of ocean data and collaboration with Washington’s Tribes

Cantwell-championed funding secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help West Coast Ocean Alliance and tribal organizations coordinate ocean data and monitor changing conditions...READ MORE

State formally adopts 9 Tribal proposals to replace derogatory place names

Proposals are first to reach Board of Natural Resources after federal order; Board also approves San Juan County spelling correction OLYMPIA – Nine tribal proposals...READ MORE

Ramel, Macri, introduce stability measures to stop excessive rent hikes

OLYMPIA – Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle) and Rep. Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham) have introduced HB 1388 and HB 1389 to stop excessive rent hikes, give renters...READ MORE

State Parks is hiring 305 park aides

Seasonal positions will serve parks across Washington OLYMPIA – Washington State Parks is recruiting seasonal park aides to work in its beautiful outdoor places this...READ MORE

Larsen, DelBene Call for Answers Around Persistent Postal Delays, Workforce Shortages in Northwest Washington

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA – Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) are calling for answers about persistent mail delays reported to both offices in...READ MORE

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Soccer State Championship

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Mother, son contributed in both of Friday Harbor’s state championships

A couple of weeks ago as the playoffs loomed the subject of state championships came up between Friday Harbor High...READ MORE

SLIDESHOW: Friday Harbor boys soccer team buoyantly returns as state champions

The ride back to San Juan Island on the last ferry of the night is always more enjoyable after a...READ MORE

Wolverines slay Dragons in shootout; Friday Harbor and Orcas Island boys to battle for soccer state crown

Friday Harbor slayed St. George’s 2-1 after winning a shootout in the Class 1B/2B Boys Soccer State Semifinal Friday, Nov...READ MORE

Slideshow: Orcas Soccer beats MVC: Next up State Championship title match

Orcas Island High School is headed for the Class 1B/2B State Championship game at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 19 in...READ MORE

Friday Harbor, Orcas Island each a win away from state soccer title showdown

  Island soccer fans are two wins from an ultimate showdown – Friday Harbor and Orcas Island high schools battling in...READ MORE

Slideshow: Orcas boys soccer beats Evergreen Lutheran Nov. 11

Islands’ soccer fans were  treated to a double-bill Friday, Nov. 11 at Sedro-Woolley High School. The Wolverines (12-2) faced eighth-seed...READ MORE

SLIDESHOW: Friday Harbor and Orcas soccer teams both advance to the state semifinals Nov. 18

  Friday Harbor and Orcas Island soccer teams played at Sedro Woolley Friday, Nov. 11 and came away with wins.  Both...READ MORE

Friday Harbor boys soccer team earns state tourney’s top seed, Orcas Island slotted No. 3

Friday Harbor soccer boys soccer team, with a bi-district championship shootout win over Orcas Island, earned the top seed to...READ MORE

Friday Harbor trims Orcas in shootout, takes district championship

Friday Harbor boys soccer team won this season's rubber match against Orcas Island 2-1 on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the...READ MORE

2022 Election

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San Juan Island Library thanks community, looks forward

(Friday Harbor, WA) – November 11, 2022 – The staff and Board of Trustees of the San Juan Island Library...READ MORE

Eric Peter elected San Juan County Sheriff, voter turnout 76 percent

Sgt. Eric Peter has been elected San Juan County Sheriff. He had 5,500 (53.08%) votes. Sheriff Ron Krebs received 4,829 (46.61%)...READ MORE

Levies, charter amendments fail, Peter leading Krebs

Election results were released shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022. There are still more ballots to be counted...READ MORE

San Juan County Road levy on November ballot

PRESS RELEASE: The upcoming November election includes Resolution 20-2022 – a proposition to increase the road levy. It is a...READ MORE

Charter amendments will appear on November ballot in San Juan County

San Juan County Council members - Chair Christine Minney, Cindy Wolf and Jamie Stephens - voted August 2, 2022 to...READ MORE

Lawsuit filed against San Juan County after 4 Charter Amendments blocked from ballot

On August 2, 2022, San Juan County Council unilaterally blocked four Charter Amendments from going to the voters. This decision...READ MORE

Election facts: Sgt Peter is not planning on firing staff; Sheriff Krebs took citizens on boat

It's that time of year again - Election season - and rumors are spreading. Regarding the election for San Juan...READ MORE

Eric Peter is running to be San Juan County Sheriff

Relationships matter. I am Eric Peter, and I am announcing my candidacy for San Juan County Sheriff. It is time...READ MORE

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