Topic: Around Here
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #3
Written on December 29, 2022 at 12:07 pm, by Jeff Arnim
From Nov. 1 — A quiet autumn morning at Dream Lake.
Library and Mullis Center hosting daytime New Year’s Eve event for island kids
Written on December 29, 2022 at 10:12 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Library invites families with toddlers, preschoolers, and other young kids who might not make it to midnight to take part in Noon Year’s Eve. This daytime event starts at the Mullis Center — 589 Nash St. — at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 with themed crafts, activities, and games. Attendees will Continue Reading
2023 dog licenses on sale starting Jan. 3
Written on December 28, 2022 at 3:33 pm, by San Juan Update
The County sends along news about this year’s dog licensing program. The San Juan County Auditor’s office is ready for the 2023 dog licensing season. Each year, the department has the pleasure of recognizing a celebrity dog and issuing them the first dog tag. Competition in 2023 was steep and just one Celebrity Dog could Continue Reading
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #4
Written on December 28, 2022 at 12:24 pm, by Jeff Arnim
From April 22 — Up and over the closed gate on the way to Fourth of July Beach.
Christmas Eve power outage occurred in the same location as two days prior, OPALCO says
Written on December 28, 2022 at 10:11 am, by San Juan Update
OPALCO shares details about the mainland power delivery issues that caused the all-county power outage on Christmas Eve. At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, all of San Juan County lost power again – only a day after after experiencing another county-wide outage. An OPALCO engineer happened to be driving through Anacortes and saw a Continue Reading
Taken shortly before I was scolded by one of the interisland crew members for running in the passenger cabin
Written on December 27, 2022 at 10:48 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Food Bank open regular hours this week
Written on December 27, 2022 at 7:32 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Food Bank is back to its regular hours this week — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday for online order pick-up, and New Year’s Eve Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #5
Written on December 27, 2022 at 11:34 am, by Jeff Arnim
From Oct. 13 — Footsteps at high tide at Eagle Cove.
OPALCO shares details about Dec. 22 power outage
Written on December 27, 2022 at 9:13 am, by San Juan Update
OPALCO sends along news about the cause of the first of two county-wide outages from last week. Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, as temperatures dipped into the low 20s, a mainland electrical feeder serving San Juan County lost power. Shortly after the power went out, the Bonneville Power Administration team helped identify Continue Reading
Town continues to hunt water leaks, seeks help from residents
Written on December 26, 2022 at 6:46 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor sends along a request for help with its continuing fight against water leaks. The Town is continuing to lose ground with our water supply. We are asking those on Town water to please check for water leaks. At this point leaks most likely will be somewhere in your home or Continue Reading
County launches text-to-911 for emergency response
Written on December 26, 2022 at 4:40 pm, by San Juan Update
The County shares news about the newest addition to its emergency response capabilities. San Juan County is pleased to announce that cell phone users in the county can now send text messages to 911 in an emergency. This new feature increases accessibility to emergency services and helps San Juan County’s emergency response teams quickly and Continue Reading
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #6
Written on December 26, 2022 at 11:51 am, by Jeff Arnim
From Aug. 19 — High above the San Juan County Fair.
Eureka and Stanford are the Animal Protection Society’s pets of the week
Written on December 26, 2022 at 9:36 am, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animals of the week — Eureka and Stanford, two year-and-a-half-old domestic shorthairs. Hiya guys, the names are Eureka and Stanford. We’re brothers — litter-mates actually. We’ve been together since birth, came to the shelter together, and together is how we plan on Continue Reading
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #3
Written on December 29, 2022 at 12:07 pm, by Jeff Arnim
From Nov. 1 — A quiet autumn morning at Dream Lake.
Library and Mullis Center hosting daytime New Year’s Eve event for island kids
Written on December 29, 2022 at 10:12 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Library invites families with toddlers, preschoolers, and other young kids who might not make it to midnight to take part in Noon Year’s Eve. This daytime event starts at the Mullis Center — 589 Nash St. — at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 with themed crafts, activities, and games. Attendees will Continue Reading
2023 dog licenses on sale starting Jan. 3
Written on December 28, 2022 at 3:33 pm, by San Juan Update
The County sends along news about this year’s dog licensing program. The San Juan County Auditor’s office is ready for the 2023 dog licensing season. Each year, the department has the pleasure of recognizing a celebrity dog and issuing them the first dog tag. Competition in 2023 was steep and just one Celebrity Dog could Continue Reading
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #4
Written on December 28, 2022 at 12:24 pm, by Jeff Arnim
From April 22 — Up and over the closed gate on the way to Fourth of July Beach.
Christmas Eve power outage occurred in the same location as two days prior, OPALCO says
Written on December 28, 2022 at 10:11 am, by San Juan Update
OPALCO shares details about the mainland power delivery issues that caused the all-county power outage on Christmas Eve. At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, all of San Juan County lost power again – only a day after after experiencing another county-wide outage. An OPALCO engineer happened to be driving through Anacortes and saw a Continue Reading
Taken shortly before I was scolded by one of the interisland crew members for running in the passenger cabin
Written on December 27, 2022 at 10:48 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Food Bank open regular hours this week
Written on December 27, 2022 at 7:32 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Food Bank is back to its regular hours this week — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday for online order pick-up, and New Year’s Eve Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #5
Written on December 27, 2022 at 11:34 am, by Jeff Arnim
From Oct. 13 — Footsteps at high tide at Eagle Cove.
OPALCO shares details about Dec. 22 power outage
Written on December 27, 2022 at 9:13 am, by San Juan Update
OPALCO sends along news about the cause of the first of two county-wide outages from last week. Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, as temperatures dipped into the low 20s, a mainland electrical feeder serving San Juan County lost power. Shortly after the power went out, the Bonneville Power Administration team helped identify Continue Reading
Town continues to hunt water leaks, seeks help from residents
Written on December 26, 2022 at 6:46 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor sends along a request for help with its continuing fight against water leaks. The Town is continuing to lose ground with our water supply. We are asking those on Town water to please check for water leaks. At this point leaks most likely will be somewhere in your home or Continue Reading
County launches text-to-911 for emergency response
Written on December 26, 2022 at 4:40 pm, by San Juan Update
The County shares news about the newest addition to its emergency response capabilities. San Juan County is pleased to announce that cell phone users in the county can now send text messages to 911 in an emergency. This new feature increases accessibility to emergency services and helps San Juan County’s emergency response teams quickly and Continue Reading
Our 20 favorite photos from 2022 — #6
Written on December 26, 2022 at 11:51 am, by Jeff Arnim
From Aug. 19 — High above the San Juan County Fair.
Eureka and Stanford are the Animal Protection Society’s pets of the week
Written on December 26, 2022 at 9:36 am, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animals of the week — Eureka and Stanford, two year-and-a-half-old domestic shorthairs. Hiya guys, the names are Eureka and Stanford. We’re brothers — litter-mates actually. We’ve been together since birth, came to the shelter together, and together is how we plan on Continue Reading