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Mayor Jackson Decides to Not Run for County Council
Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson has decided not to run for San Juan County Council. He told CNL2 today, “I just feel that I can serve best by concentrating on the business of being mayor. I look forward to working with the winner in making our community a better one.”
Happy Mothers Day
For the mothers among us, and the mothers we miss — this is Mothers Day.
UPDATE: Swinomish Casino and Restaurants Reopen After 19-day Impact of Cybersecurity Incident
UPDATED THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2024: Late yesterday, Wed., Apr. 23, Swinomish Casino & Lodge reopened the casino, dining, and lodging facilities after being closed for 19 days due to a cyberattack. To entice customers back, the property is increasing “promo play” offers and promotions for all guests until the end of May. The Swinomish Casino…
Countdown to Opening: Orcas Bakery in Delicious Dress Rehearsals
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…
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Covers Mullis St. Firehouse Allowing SJI Firefighters to Attend Awards Banquet
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…
Statewide drought declared due to low snowpack and dry forecast
OLYMPIA – With winter’s snowstorms largely behind us and summer just weeks away, our state’s low snowpack and forecasts for a dry and warm spring and summer have spurred the Department of Ecology to declare a drought emergency for most of Washington. After an exceptionally dry start to the winter, Washington’s snowpack made up some ground in February,…