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People-watching at the parade
It’s not quite a week after the 2026 Friday Harbor 4th of July parade, we’re posting a slideshow of photos of the spectators. To start the slideshow, just click on any photo. Matt Pranger photos.
And the winners are….
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce released the list of winners of the Friday Harbor 4th of July parade. Best use of THEME – Non-Float: The Cutthroat Pirates Best Use of Theme – float: Soroptimist of Friday Harbor Best use of THEME –…
Friday Harbor celebrates the nation’s Semiquincentennial
The 2026 Friday Harbor 4th of July parade begins The Master Chorale sang the National Anthem. Sheriff Eric Peter salutes as the National Anthem is sung. American Legion Color Guard American Legion Color Guard Salute American Legion American Legion Auxiliary American…
DAR and San Juan Island Garden Club beautified San Juan Island Historical Museum
The San Juan Historical Museum extends its sincere gratitude to the members of the San Juan Islands Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the San Juan Island Garden Club for their dedication and hard work in beautifying the Museum grounds. Both…
San Juan County Clerk Lisa Henderson named WSACC clerk of the year
Lisa Henderson, San Juan County Clerk Lisa Henderson is the recipient of Washington State Association of County Clerks 2026 Clerk of the Year award recipient. WSACC presents the Clerk of the Year award to a member who has demonstrated exceptional representation,…
It took a village to bring missing rescue dog back home on Shaw Island
After nearly a week on the run across Shaw Island, Naylor, a gentle poodle mix recently adopted from Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor, is finally safe at home thanks to the determination of animal care staff, the Sisters who never gave up on him, the…
SJICF appoints Victoria Compton as Chief Development Officer
The San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) has appointed Victoria Compton as Chief Development Officer, effective August 2026. This strategic addition to the leadership team is made possible through a generous grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and…
Friday Harbor’s Northbound Nutters finish first in Race to Alaska
Five days, eight hours and four minutes after sailing out of Port Townsend in their Farrier F-32SR trimaran, the Northbound Nutters team arrived in Ketchikan Alaska. The Friday Harbor team – Nigel Oswald, Gavin Brackett, Michael Holt, Rob Woelfel -finished…
California Lutheran University Confers Honorary Doctorate to Celebrated Composer Morten Lauridsen
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF., June 23, 2026 —For the last five decades, Morten Lauridsen has been regarded as one of the country’s top living vocal composers. His beautifully melodic works, which express myriad emotions and symbolism, have been nominated for five Grammy…
Lopez Island student senior project’s goal to refurbish Keaton’s Basketball Court
Hi, my name is Saskia. For my senior project, I am refurbishing Keaton’s Basketball Court. I have played basketball there almost every day for the past 4 years. My mission with this project is to preserve Keaton’s Court for future generations. This will…