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(Top) Freya, almost two years old, is unsure of the jolly bearded guy in a red suit during a photo opportunity with Santa Claus at Kings Marine in Friday Harbor last weekend. Matt Pranger photo

(Bottom) Don't forget the Tree Lighting takes place Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 pm. Due to the condition of one of the 100-year-old elms, the lights won't look the same as they have in the recent past. Sharon Kivisto photo

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Dec. 2: Island Lights Festival in Friday Harbor

File photo of 2018 crowd. Photo by Sharon Kivisto The Island Lights Festival in Friday Harbor, sponsored...READ MORE

Dec. 10 & 11: The Winter Artisans Market hosts New Holiday Events at Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas

From Their Hands to our Hearts The village tradition of an Artisans Market once again fills the...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log Nov. 23-29: Damaged mailboxes, fraud, vehicle prowl, fencing conflicts, loose dog, found jewelry

San Juan County Deputies responded to 129 calls from November 23-29, 2022 including: Lopez Island Deputies responded...READ MORE

Town proclaims Dec. 1 Wolverine HS Soccer Day

    The Town of Friday Harbor adopted a proclamation declaring December 1, 2022 Wolverine Boys Soccer Day...READ MORE

Delicious artistic Driftless Cookies featured on The Food Network Dec. 11

Islanders have an abundance of hidden talents and newcomer Gerryanne Bohn of Driftless Cookies is no...READ MORE

After 6 years in the works, San Juan County Comp Plan Update adopted

San Juan County Media Release: San Juan County Council adopted the 2036 Comprehensive Plan Update Tuesday, November...READ MORE

San Juan County Courts Update Community Service Program

San Juan County District Court and Superior Court are updating their community service program and are...READ MORE

Totem installed at entryway to UW Friday Harbor Fernald Labs

UW FHL release: University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs has a new totem pole installation at...READ MORE

No Corporate Tax Cuts without Family Tax Relief, Dems Say

A group of U.S. House members said Congress should not pass corporate tax breaks unless it...READ MORE

Dec. 20: Deadline to drop off Letters to Santa

Every year, a team of dedicated volunteer elves assist Santa in responding to the hundreds of...READ MORE

Part I: Affordable Housing: Providing Opportunity on Orcas

To some, the term ‘affordable housing’ means nothing more than a low monthly payment. But to...READ MORE

Part II: Affordable Housing: Lopez’s Community-Driven Solutions

Leyna Lavinthal and her family of three are about to celebrate a major milestone – one...READ MORE

Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Updates: IRS Section 1031 - Tax Deferred Exchange

Another popular avenue for funding a real estate investment is utilizing a 1031 tax deferred exchange...READ MORE

Part III: Affordable Housing: A Foundation for San Juan’s Future

Take a stroll through Friday Harbor’s neighborhoods and you’ll find the next wave of affordable housing...READ MORE

Part IV: Affordable Housing: The Future of Affordability in San Juan County

San Juan County Series: The need for affordable housing is a widespread and growing issue –...READ MORE

Ray's Pharmacy, short a second pharmacist, will be closed on Saturdays

Message from Ray’s General Store and Pharmacy Staff: Orcas Island friends and community members, Ray’s Pharmacy RX...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sculpture Park partners plant 6 Giant Sequoias and 14 Coast Redwoods

PropagationNation and the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park (SJISP) have joined forces to plant six Giant...READ MORE

Nov. 29: Donate household supplies to Family Resource Center

The Joyce Sobel Family Resource Center on San Juan Island has a household goods drive on Giving...READ MORE

Course correction needed for rapidly changing beaches

FRIENDS media release: With more than 400 miles of coastline, San Juan County is a sanctuary...READ MORE

Sheriff's Log San Juan Islands Nov. 16-22: Escaped chicken, dog bite, dogs loose, internet fraud, DUI

San Juan County Deputies responded to 133 calls from November 16-22, 2022 including:A deputy was dispatched...READ MORE

San Juan County Recognizes the Cultural Heritage That Helped Shape Our Islands

San Juan County Council declared the month of November Native American Heritage Month in recognition of...READ MORE

Share your opinion on possible ferry fuel surcharge by November 30

State transportation commission seeks comments on funding additional ferry fuel costs OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation...READ MORE

Relocation of Lopez Island Public Works Facility under consideration

  San Juan County Public Works Department is in the planning stages of relocating Public Works operations currently...READ MORE

Kenmore pilot died while on test flight for another airline

Scott Brennaman, Kenmore Air's chief pilot, died November 19, 2022. Kenmore Air released the following statement. It’s...READ MORE

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...READ MORE

Four dams to be removed from Klamath river

NOAA is celebrating a milestone in the decades-long Klamath dam removal process. The Federal Energy Regulatory...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

WSF officials commit to improved notifications of cancellations

Washington State Ferries committed to working on better notification strategies of cancellations following a meeting, organized by...READ MORE

Friday Harbor APS Pet of the Week: Foster

  Hi everyone, I’m Foster! Although I’ve only been at the shelter for less than a month...READ MORE

Town of Friday Harbor Proclamation: Small Business Saturday

WSF: Plan ahead for holiday weekend travel

Thanksgiving Day travelers should plan ahead for busy holiday sailings and stay up-to-date on the latest schedules...READ MORE

Group Urges Divided Nation to Choose 'Better Angels' During Holidays

Washington News Service: The holidays can be stressful, and our deeply divided political times can make...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...READ MORE

'Wow' Factor: Outdoor Rec adds loads of dollars to WA economy

Washington News Service: Outdoor recreation continues to contribute to Washington state's economy in a big way. That's...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

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...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...READ MORE

Nov. 21: Pruning of Memorial Park's Elms; Nov. 29: Installation of lights

Professional pruning of the Memorial Park elms on Spring Street in Friday Harbor is scheduled for...READ MORE

Peace Health Celebrates 10 Years of Service to San Juan Island

November 17th, 2012, PeaceHealth held the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new facility Peace Island...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...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log Nov. 9-15, 2022: Drowning, firearm found in park, numerous trespassers,

San Juan County Deputies responded to 135 calls from November 9-15, 2022 including: Lopez Island Deputy responded...READ MORE

Commissioner Franz Cancels Leases for Remaining Net Pen Salmon Farms in Puget Sound

Announcement regarding future of finfish net pen aquaculture in Washington slated for Friday The Washington State Department...READ MORE

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

People

Dec. 10 & 11: The Winter Artisans Market hosts New Holiday Events at Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas

From Their Hands to our Hearts The village tradition of an Artisans Market once again fills the...READ MORE

Delicious artistic Driftless Cookies featured on The Food Network Dec. 11

Islanders have an abundance of hidden talents and newcomer Gerryanne Bohn of Driftless Cookies is no...READ MORE

Dec. 20: Deadline to drop off Letters to Santa

Every year, a team of dedicated volunteer elves assist Santa in responding to the hundreds of...READ MORE

Ray's Pharmacy, short a second pharmacist, will be closed on Saturdays

Message from Ray’s General Store and Pharmacy Staff: Orcas Island friends and community members, Ray’s Pharmacy RX...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sculpture Park partners plant 6 Giant Sequoias and 14 Coast Redwoods

PropagationNation and the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park (SJISP) have joined forces to plant six Giant...READ MORE

Nov. 29: Donate household supplies to Family Resource Center

The Joyce Sobel Family Resource Center on San Juan Island has a household goods drive on Giving...READ MORE

Health News

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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

Peace Health Celebrates 10 Years of Service to San Juan Island

November 17th, 2012, PeaceHealth held the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new facility Peace Island...READ MORE

Island Air Medical Crew places 3rd in National Competition

This past October, Island Air Ambulance based in Friday Harbor, was invited to compete in the...READ MORE

Fallout Reverberates from End of WA Pandemic Emergency Declaration

Washington News Service - Washington state has ended its COVID-19 state of emergency, and that's having...READ MORE

Nov. 8: Special PHD meeting for budget hearing

San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (San Juan) will hold a special meeting at...READ MORE

Autumn Immunizations – What? Why? When? Where? How?

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 26, 2022 – San Juan County Health and Community Services' message is...READ MORE

State COVID-19 emergency orders to expire Monday, Oct. 31

Monday will be the final day of Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. While the virus...READ MORE

PeaceHealth eases visitation policy as San Juan County’s COVID-19 transmission rates decline

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. – PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has relaxed visitation policies further effective Wednesday...READ MORE

Nov. 7 and 8: Bivalent booster clinic in Friday Harbor and Nov. 9 on Orcas Island

San Juan County Health and Community Services Department has appointments available for bivalent boosters on San...READ MORE

Oct. 26 (Orcas) and Oct. 27 (Lopez): Free flu vaccine clinic for children

Short Term stays now available at Village at the Harbor

For many, recovery from a hospitalization or recent surgery can be daunting, and often, the prospect...READ MORE

Regional, state and national news items

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No Corporate Tax Cuts without Family Tax Relief, Dems Say

A group of U.S. House members said Congress should not pass corporate tax breaks unless it also expands tax credits for families.Rep. Pramila Jayapal...READ MORE

Group Urges Divided Nation to Choose 'Better Angels' During Holidays

Washington News Service: The holidays can be stressful, and our deeply divided political times can make it harder to see family. But efforts across...READ MORE

'Wow' Factor: Outdoor Rec adds loads of dollars to WA economy

Washington News Service: Outdoor recreation continues to contribute to Washington state's economy in a big way. That's according to new data from the Bureau of...READ MORE

EPA Reestablishes Federal Water Pollution Standards for Washington

SEATTLE (November 15, 2022)  – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reestablish federal water quality standards for the State of...READ MORE

Electric heat pumps mandatory for new homes as of July 2023

New homes and apartment buildings built in Washington state must be equipped with electric heat pumps beginning in July. The state Building Code Council...READ MORE

Nov. 15 & 16: State Transportation Commission meets in Anacortes

The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold their November Meeting in Anacortes on November 15 and 16, 2022 in the Council Chambers, Anacortes Municipal...READ MORE

Stressed Out: Dungeness Crabs off the Pacific Northwest Coast

November 2022 -  Dungeness crab is an iconic and valuable fishery resource that is culturally and economically important to West Coast communities. Off the...READ MORE

Campaign to reinstate child tax credit program for WA families

The expanded Child Tax Credit lifted 3.7 million kids out of poverty in the United States, including many in Washington. The tax credit expired...READ MORE

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San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log Nov. 23-29: Damaged mailboxes, fraud, vehicle prowl, fencing conflicts, loose dog, found jewelry

San Juan County Deputies responded to 129 calls from November 23-29, 2022 including: Lopez Island Deputies responded...READ MORE

Sheriff's Log San Juan Islands Nov. 16-22: Escaped chicken, dog bite, dogs loose, internet fraud, DUI

San Juan County Deputies responded to 133 calls from November 16-22, 2022 including:A deputy was dispatched...READ MORE

San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log Nov. 9-15, 2022: Drowning, firearm found in park, numerous trespassers,

San Juan County Deputies responded to 135 calls from November 9-15, 2022 including: Lopez Island Deputy responded...READ MORE

Sheriff's Log San Juan Islands Nov. 2-9: Attempted burglary, suicide, shared medication, theft

San Juan County Deputies responded to 135 calls from November 2 - 8, 2022 including: A deputy...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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