Journal of The San Juan Islands — Week in Review — Episode 13 — January 23, 2024

At 4:30 p.m. yesterday, four first responders with Orcas Island Fire & Rescue traveled on the Department’s Engine #25, which was driven onto the M/V Tillikum bound for Friday Harbor. In Friday Harbor, the pumper was driven straight to the firehouse at 1011 Mullis St., where the Orcas volunteer staff went on duty, allowing San…

The huge French oven has been assembled and is still being fine-tuned. Painting continues. But incredible seawater bagels are already in production. Since these bagels are already perfect, many are going to co-op members who subscribed to pre-orders — part of a successful crowdfunding in the 1st quarter. And two hot bagels were doled out…

Thanks to the legendary generosity of San Juan Islanders, the Friday Harbor Food Bank is still in a position to help all those who approach the “store.” But the need is significant, and the need is growing.We were surprised to learn that demand for food bank services increases in the summer, due to seasonal workers…

48th Parallel News @ Noon anchor, Matthew Rice reports on stories from the local news papers, The Everett Herald and Cascadia Daily News.