Stillpoint students named sem-finalists in state literary contest
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Semi-finalist in the state 2013 'Letters About Literature' program 6th grader Ula Grace of Stillpoint School, poses for a picture with school parent-volunteer John Davis. Stillpoint 5th grader, Eden Light, not pictured, was also selected as a LAL semi-finalist
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
A Dog Gone Good contest
Coco runs away with first place, outpaces the pack by 50 votes
New face for historic Friday Harbor home
She was honored by the Town of Friday Harbor as the 2013 recipient of the “Partners in Preservation” award, May 8, on the front steps of the restored bungalow at 460 Argyle Avenue.
A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction
Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction. Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...
Marilyn Frances: 1930 — 2013 | Passages
Marilyn Frances passed away peacefully at home in Brush Prairie, Wash. on May 2, 2013 at the age of 82, surrounded by family.
Mid-May Blow
A front associated with a line of thunderstorms and followed by very strong winds raked western Washington this afternoon, resulting in the loss of power to tens of thousands of homes and a major blockage of I5.WSDOT photo of a big tree blocking parts of I5First, what were the wind speeds like? Here is a...
Genavie ‘Geb’ Nichols: 1929—2013 | Passages
Geb had a hand in almost all aspects of Shaw life over the past 42 years. It began in 1971 when she and her second husband, John Nichols (Woodland Park Zoo superintendent,) bought the Shaw General Store along with the post office, marina, gas station and ferry dock contract.
SJ Public Schools Foundation earns state 'Leadership Award'
The foundation raises thousands of dollars each year, through fundraising activities and events such as its annual Phone-a-Thon and the Knowledge Bowl, for direct classroom support for San Juan Island students. After nearly 20 years of providing financial support, the foundation is nearing a $1 million milestone of donations.
Mother’s Day Special Forecast
I have gotten a number of inquiries about the weather on Mother's Day, particularly since the general forecasts have been on the wet side.I believe I can offer some good news for those of you with a little patience, tomorrow has real potential for a nice walk or barbecue (even if your mother is not...
University Research Reveals the Secrets of Cold Drinks
As the weather warms and the outdoor picnic/barbecue season commences, there are few more important questions than how can I keep my drinks chilled? And for the scientifically minded: what processes control the temperatures of my cold beverages? How many times have you taken a cold beer out of the cooler and found it lukewarm and...
