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Dec. 18, 20, 22, 24: Island Stage Left presents “Omnium Gatherum” in Friday Harbor

Island Stage Left presents “Omnium Gatherum” December 18, 20, 22, 24 in the Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.

Dec. 14, 15, 19, 21, 23: Island Stage Left presents “Christmas Memories" in Friday Harbor

Island Stage Left’s “Christmas Memories” will be presented December 14, 15, 19, 21, 23 in the Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. “Christmas Memories” takes the audience to a small town in Wales, and...READ MORE

Dec. 24 and 25: Religious services on Lopez Island

A Christmas Eve Service will take place at 8 p.m. December 24 at Center Church on Lopez Island. Christmas Day Service is set for 10 a.m. December 25 at Grace Church on Lopez Island.

Dec. 15: Santa Ship on Lopez Island

Lopez Island Lion’s Club's Santa Ship arrives at Odlin Park on Lopez Island at 3:30 p.m. December 15.

Dec. 14: Old-Fashioned Christmas Market in Friday Harbor

The Old-Fashioned Christmas Market will light up historic Brickworks from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The popular event features a holiday crafts market, island food vendors, local...READ MORE

Dec. 11: League of Women Voters of San Juans Holiday Luncheon in Friday Harbor

The League of Women's Voters of the San Juans holiday luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m.to 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 11 at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor. Representative Debra Lekanoff, the 40th...READ MORE

Dec. 21: Solstice Celebration in Friday Harbor

Celebrate the Solstice at the San Juan Island Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. A potluck takes place at 6 p.m. Roasted turkey, stuffing & gravy provided; bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert.

Dec. 7 and 8: Salish Sea Youth Ballet presents Friday Harbor Nutcracker

Enjoy a magical journey to the Land of the Sweets. Salish Sea Ballet presents a 45-minute family-friendly ballet performance highlighting classic Nutcracker scenes, with an island twist. This youth ballet production features young San Juan Island...READ MORE

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Duke: Thank you from Island Haven

Island Haven Animal Sanctuary would like to send a warm thank you out to everyone who braved the cold and...READ MORE

Agosta: Open Letter to San Juan County Fire District #3 Commissioners

Commissioners Jarman, Olsen, and Cardinale: When the Citizens Advisory Group recommended the integration of SJI Emergency Medical Service (EMS) into Fire...READ MORE

Public School Foundation thanks community

Thank you to the community for supporting our schools! The San Juan Public School Foundation would like to thank our community...READ MORE

Sharp: Don't put the cart before the horse with proposed EMS/Fire merger

Dear Editor: The proposed merger of EMS and the San Juan Island Fire Department is a wise move on many levels...READ MORE

Dr. Geyman: Premature merger vote would be irresponsible

To the Editor: I understand that the San Juan County Public Hospital District # 1 will have a special meeting with...READ MORE

Drath: Opposes hasty move by Schwinge, Edwards and Smith

Dear Editor, It is disturbing to me that three public hospital district commissioners on San Juan Island hope to effect change...READ MORE

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Grant awarded for Old Military Road Trail on San Juan Island

Formal planning will soon be underway on a long-distance San Juan Island trail thanks to a recently awarded grant from the National Park Service’s...READ MORE

Field Carrier Landing Practice Schedule at the NAS Whidbey December 2-8, 2019

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – There are aircraft carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at Ault Field, the week of December...READ MORE

AG releases SAFE Report recommending legislative fixes around sexual assault kits, additional funding for cold cases investigations

OLYMPIA — An advisory group convened by the Attorney General’s Office released its report to the Legislature and Governor today. The report calls on...READ MORE

Rep. Jeff Morris accepts new position--will step down from Representing the 40th Legislative District

Olympia- In a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jeff Morris stated “The greatest professional honor I have had is serving the community I...READ MORE

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2020 Dog licenses on sale now

The dog licensing season was kicked off in grand fashion at the courthouse last week, when...READ MORE

Appel: A call for rational climate action

You attend lectures, subscribe to emails, newsletters and magazines, and buy books describing environmental degradation and...READ MORE

December 5, 6, 7, 8: Island Stage Left presents "The Children" in Friday Harbor (Final Weekend)

Island Stage Left presents Lucy Kirkwood's The Children November 8 through December 8 at the Marie Boe Building...READ MORE

Deadline to buy a brick for the new baseball field walkway is Dec. 9

Time is running out for you to order a personalized brick for the walkway right behind...READ MORE

Friday Harbor's connection to Hawaii

Ben Lowenthal writes in his column The State of Aloha in the The Maui News about...READ MORE

A trip down memory lane: Holiday Slideshows 2014-2018

We thought you might enjoy a look back at the holiday celebrations in Friday Harbor. Click...READ MORE

Friday Harbor APS Volunteer of the Month: Kristall Detterbeck

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor's Volunteer of the Month for December is Kristall Detterbeck...READ MORE

Lions Shopping Spree winner scoops up $10.99 worth of groceries

For 29 years, San Juan Lions Club has raised funds for their scholarships by selling raffle...READ MORE

New PHD Board ready to start Dec. 4

San Juan County Public HOspital DIstrict No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and a special meeting Wednesday, December 4 in...READ MORE

PHD responds to medicaid fraud allegations

"SJI EMS disagrees with nearly all of your assertions." That is the response from the attorney representing San Juan Island Public Hospital District in...READ MORE

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Register in advance for WSF's Dec. 7 and 10 webinars

Washington State Ferries will hold webinars at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, for a brief presentation on highlights of 2019 and what’s next for implementation of the 2040 Long Range...

Software glitch caused overbooked reservations Dec. 1

Visitors returning home from Friday Harbor after the long holiday weekend were in for an unpleasant surprise Sunday morning. Due to a software glitch, the 9:55 sailing from Friday Harbor to Anacortes was overbooked. According to...

Samish ferry running at half-power

Washington State Ferries: The M/V Samish is operating at half power while the crew troubleshoots an issue with the main engine. This delayed the Friday Harbor 1:55 p.m. to Anacortes and will delay the 3:40 p.m...

WSF to host first ever virtual community meetings Dec. 7 and 10

SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is hosting a round of community meetings through a new, online webinar in order to share the latest information and engage people in ferry-served communities from Tacoma to the San Juan...

Nov.12-Dec. 8: International sailing canceled; More domestic sailings added

Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 8, international service between Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney B.C. is cancelled due to required maintenance on both vessels in WSF's fleet certified to run international service to and from Sidney, B.C:...

Vehicle reservations for winter schedule available Tuesday, Nov. 5

The first round of vehicle reservations for Washington State Ferries winter sailings will go live at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you’re planning ahead for trips on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands or Port Townsend/Coupeville routes between...

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