Lopez Island News

Matemai and Simboti performing at the Zimbabwean Music Festival in Boulder Colorado, June 27.

Some will get more. Others will get less. But for the most part, San Juan County's tourist-related facilities will have to get by next year with about the same amount of public support that's helping them to pay the bills this year.

In response to complaints from islanders and business owners about illegally placed signs, San Juan County has been tagging non-compliant signs with a courtesy notice stating that they must be removed within a specified period of time.

This all-volunteer organization is now in its 23rd year. We wish to thank our Island communities, friends and families, for their wonderful continuous support.

Get ready for the Lopez Salmon Barbecue, which directly supports the fireworks effort! Happening after the parade on the day of the Fourth , Lopez Community Fireworks wants to remind everyone that tickets to the Salmon Barbecue can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce, which will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adult ...

The Lopez Island Historical Museum is featuring Down to Earth, an exhibit of photos and artifacts celebrating the islanda s rich farming heritage.

Q: What's the best way to tackle the San Juan Islands in the summer? Starting point? End point? Can't miss sights/hikes? A: If you're new to the San Juans, first know this: If you're traveling by car in the summer, you're in for lots of long waits in ferry lines, and it isn't cheap.

The San Juan County Council was set for a long and perhaps contentious public hearing on the proposed $933,121 in cuts to the County's 2009 budget for the remainder of the year, but only three people spoke during the hearing, including County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord.

Herald Staff One of the great things about our area is that it's possible to stay close to home and enjoy some wonderful day hikes with the family.

A cancellation of today's 5:05 p.m. departure of the Washington State Ferries vessel Chelan from the Anacortes terminal will also affect departures from Lopez and Friday Harbor, according to the agency.

Today's 5:05 p.m. departure of the Washington State Ferries vessel Chelan from the Anacortes terminal will be canceled because of repairs on the ferry, according to an alert sent by the agency.

Shivanath Mishra and his son, Deobrat Mishra, master sitarists. From their home city of Benares, an ancient spiritual centre of traditional music and Hindu culture, the Mishras are bringing classical North Indian ragas and folk music to Lopez Island, gifting the audience with a fabulous performance and a spiritual experience.

Old fence lines dot the landscape of the preserve. There is minimal parking along the shoulder and there is a makeshift lot .

He keeps the sewers of Mercer Island working by day. But once the weekend arrives, Tom Babcock is off into the wild, walking stick in hand, backpack stocked, ready to search for his personal treasure - agate rocks.

Spring Street International School's graduation was Saturday at the San Juan Community Theatre, but awards were still coming in three days later.

Environmental groups in the San Juans recognize an important fact: the future of our natural world depends on our children.

Commissionera s jobs for the Port of Orcas, the Eastsound Sewer and Water District and the Fisherman Bay Sewer District are some of the positions that no one seems to want.

The fourth class of San Juan County/WSU Beach Watchers graduated May 21 after attending 100 hours of classroom training and field experience about the San Juan County marine and watershed environment.

At their regular Board meeting of May 27, the Board of Directors of the Lopez Island School District approved the hiring of a new elementary principal and district superintendent.

Kelley Palmer-McCarty, who graduated as co-valedictorian of her class at Lopez High School, has won a $3,000 scholarship to help her continue studies at Fairhaven College of Western Washington University in Bellingham.