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Frederick West is the new director of San Juan Singers
Frederick West has become the new director of San Juan Singers, following the retirement of Angel Michaels and Eleanor Bennett-White. West brings his experience of decades of professional choral conducting in Seattle, including composing, arranging, and considerable…
APS-FH’s First Summer Gala at the Shelter a Resounding Success
Friday Harbor, WA — The Animal Protection Society–Friday Harbor welcomed supporters to its first major fundraising event held on the shelter grounds for the Paw BQ Summer Gala , an evening celebrating the pets, people, programs, and community partnerships that make…
Town to honor Verne Howard with Verne’s Way
West Street in Friday Harbor will be renamed Verne’s Way. The honorary renaming means the street sign will include both names. Friday Harbor Town Council voted to honor Verne Howard for his lifelong commitment to the support of the community well-being, charity…
Just like in a Hallmark movie, townsfolk turn out for couple’s wedding
A simple wedding ceremony turned into a warm island welcome for Peter Waldman and Elitza (Ellie) Batchiyska. It could have been a Hallmark movie. The actor and writer planned to elope to Friday Harbor and exchange vows at the San Juan County Courthouse. Since they…
Author Thor Hanson is finalist in the WSBA 2026 awards
The Washington Center for the Book (an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book administered by Washington State Library) has selected 41 finalists in seven categories for the 2026 Washington State Book Awards (WSBA) for outstanding books published by…
36 boats enter the 56th Shaw Island Classic Race
The Shaw Island Classic, hosted by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, is notorious for light winds, strong currents and avoiding obstacles such as rocks, reefs and ferries. Luckily the scenery is gorgeous, and racers love a challenge, which makes this race a fun day on…
Annual Rick Campbell Memorial Hot Rod Show at Lug Nuts August 1, 2026
The Annual Rick Campbell Memorial Hot Rod Show featured dozens of vehicles in Friday Harbor August 1, 2026. Photos by Matt Pranger
Way to help 3 women arrested by ICE in San Juan County, WA
Three women returning from a housecleaning job on an outer island July 7, 2026 were stopped by the US Coast Guard near Roche Harbor. ICE was contacted and two of the women were deported. The third woman was taken to the Tacoma Detention Center. The People’s…
Go fly a kite
Looking for something to do that doesn’t involve a screen? How about something that gets you out of the house, let’s you zone out and provides a joyful and meditative experience. How about kite flying. Kite enthusiasts Max Gilbertson and Katherine Hales…
Suzie Lefever retires after keeping islanders moving for 30 years
Celebration slated Sunday, July 19th Growing up in a Friday Harbor-size town in western Pennsylvania Suzie Lefever preferred to be active. As a young girl she played pickup sports with the neighborhood kids and also enjoyed helping her father in his workshop. She…