Topic: Government
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
NOTE: the situation is changing quickly and cases are increasing. This will be a long update, but please read the entire document. There are a number of critical details that it is important the community be aware of. Thank you! Since the last update on Friday December 24th, there have been 54 new confirmed or Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Committed to Continuous Improvement for all Emergency Response
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to you from SJI Fire & Rescue… San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) remains committed to continuous improvement in our service to our islands’ communities to ensure professional, quality, and compassionate emergency response and service. Why does SJIF&R respond to medical calls? First: SJIF&R’s guiding principle is do what is right Continue Reading
Water Rationing Order
Written on December 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has noted that water levels in the water storage tanks in Town are dangerously low and the Town is therefore imposing an immediate water rationing order and may later need to initiate planned service outages to maintain service. We have no indication that there are major leaks in the distribution Continue Reading
New WA State Law Will Reduce the Use of Single-use Utensils, Condiments, and Straws Beginning Jan. 1
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Washington restaurants will no longer automatically include single-use food service items like utensils, condiments, and straws with food orders. A new state law restricts the use of these items and prohibits packaged bundles of single-use items in order to reduce waste and litter – although customers can still request individual items if needed. Continue Reading
Winter Message from the Town
Written on December 28, 2021 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To Town Water Customers: The recent cold snap has caused pipes to freeze in houses and buildings that have never had that issue before. Due to increased water usage, we know there are more leaks in the system. We ask everyone to check their houses, inside and out, to make sure they don’t have burst Continue Reading
Response to Fire Chief Norvin Collins
Written on December 27, 2021 at 4:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the Mailbag today we have this letter from Nathan Butler, Superintendent and EMS Administrator… We have seen the recent letter from Fire Chief Norvin Collins regarding our agency and merger talks. He badly misrepresented our agency, and his letter is an object lesson in why we have opted not to try again at merging Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 24, 2021 at 12:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday December 17th, there have been 13 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 479. However, there are a number of suspect cases currently under investigation that are not yet counted in the total case count pending confirming test results, but may contribute Continue Reading
2022 Dog Licenses Now On Sale
Written on December 23, 2021 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
The dog licensing season is upon us! The San Juan County Auditor’s office gets the exciting opportunity to name the celebrity dog each year and award them the first dog tag. For 2022, the honor goes to Churchill, a 14-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog who is the unofficial greeter for the Elections Office. Encouraging two-legged members Continue Reading
Winter Weather and County Roads
Written on December 22, 2021 at 4:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Snow is currently in the forecast for this weekend. If you would like to learn more about how the County prioritizes and responds to snow events on County Roads please visit Map Gallery | San Juan County, WA see where you can view our priority maps and plans for snow removal. Please remember, winter weather Continue Reading
A Second Court Rejects Cooke Aquaculture’s Challenge Over Termination of Port Angeles Net Pen Lease
Written on December 21, 2021 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following story comes to you from Wild Fish Conservancy… In another legal defeat for Cooke Aquaculture, a second Washington state court has rejected efforts by the seafood giant to sue Washington state over the termination of the company’s lease for their Port Angeles net pen operation. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeals issued an Continue Reading
Swearing In
Written on December 17, 2021 at 1:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dick Grout shares this photo of Dwight Colley being sworn in earlier this week as the new commissioner of San Juan Fire District 3 by Judge Kathryn Loring.
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 17, 2021 at 1:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday December 10th, there have been 16 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 466. While the transmission source is not known for all these cases, a number are tied to recent holiday travel or recent family/friend gatherings. There are approximately seven unvaccinated Continue Reading
EDC launches Mariner Training Initiative for Island Workers
Written on December 16, 2021 at 8:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
In response to the critical lack of maritime and ferry transportation workers, and the continued need for high-wage careers for islanders, the EDC has launched a Mariner Training Initiative. Workers seeking a new career are invited to the EDC’s new program on mariner workforce development. First, on Jan. 29th, 2022, the EDC will offer a Continue Reading
Water Management a Top County Priority
Written on December 15, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From drought conditions this summer to record rainfall and flooding last month, water management is certainly a critical issue. San Juan County’s Clean Water Utility, managed by the Department of Environmental Stewardship, serves citizens by addressing storm and surface water infrastructure improvements such as stream culverts and water quality treatment. The Utility also sweeps and Continue Reading
Bob Ferguson at the LWV December Meeting
Written on December 15, 2021 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude… Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson spoke at the December meeting of the League of Women Voters on Monday about the great variety of issues currently being confronted by his office. Speaking to the group on Zoom, he called his office “the largest law firm in the state,” and said they Continue Reading
Land Bank December Meeting
Written on December 15, 2021 at 4:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
All in a day’s work for our stewards! Check out this time lapse video volunteer Michael Noonan shot of the dock demo at Fisherman Bay Spit Preserve Lopez Island: https://vimeo.com/645420585/bda88786e9 The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting on December 17, from 8:30am – 10:20am, followed by a special meeting Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
NOTE: the situation is changing quickly and cases are increasing. This will be a long update, but please read the entire document. There are a number of critical details that it is important the community be aware of. Thank you! Since the last update on Friday December 24th, there have been 54 new confirmed or Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Committed to Continuous Improvement for all Emergency Response
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to you from SJI Fire & Rescue… San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) remains committed to continuous improvement in our service to our islands’ communities to ensure professional, quality, and compassionate emergency response and service. Why does SJIF&R respond to medical calls? First: SJIF&R’s guiding principle is do what is right Continue Reading
Water Rationing Order
Written on December 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has noted that water levels in the water storage tanks in Town are dangerously low and the Town is therefore imposing an immediate water rationing order and may later need to initiate planned service outages to maintain service. We have no indication that there are major leaks in the distribution Continue Reading
New WA State Law Will Reduce the Use of Single-use Utensils, Condiments, and Straws Beginning Jan. 1
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Washington restaurants will no longer automatically include single-use food service items like utensils, condiments, and straws with food orders. A new state law restricts the use of these items and prohibits packaged bundles of single-use items in order to reduce waste and litter – although customers can still request individual items if needed. Continue Reading
Winter Message from the Town
Written on December 28, 2021 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To Town Water Customers: The recent cold snap has caused pipes to freeze in houses and buildings that have never had that issue before. Due to increased water usage, we know there are more leaks in the system. We ask everyone to check their houses, inside and out, to make sure they don’t have burst Continue Reading
Response to Fire Chief Norvin Collins
Written on December 27, 2021 at 4:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the Mailbag today we have this letter from Nathan Butler, Superintendent and EMS Administrator… We have seen the recent letter from Fire Chief Norvin Collins regarding our agency and merger talks. He badly misrepresented our agency, and his letter is an object lesson in why we have opted not to try again at merging Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 24, 2021 at 12:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday December 17th, there have been 13 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 479. However, there are a number of suspect cases currently under investigation that are not yet counted in the total case count pending confirming test results, but may contribute Continue Reading
2022 Dog Licenses Now On Sale
Written on December 23, 2021 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
The dog licensing season is upon us! The San Juan County Auditor’s office gets the exciting opportunity to name the celebrity dog each year and award them the first dog tag. For 2022, the honor goes to Churchill, a 14-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog who is the unofficial greeter for the Elections Office. Encouraging two-legged members Continue Reading
Winter Weather and County Roads
Written on December 22, 2021 at 4:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Snow is currently in the forecast for this weekend. If you would like to learn more about how the County prioritizes and responds to snow events on County Roads please visit Map Gallery | San Juan County, WA see where you can view our priority maps and plans for snow removal. Please remember, winter weather Continue Reading
A Second Court Rejects Cooke Aquaculture’s Challenge Over Termination of Port Angeles Net Pen Lease
Written on December 21, 2021 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following story comes to you from Wild Fish Conservancy… In another legal defeat for Cooke Aquaculture, a second Washington state court has rejected efforts by the seafood giant to sue Washington state over the termination of the company’s lease for their Port Angeles net pen operation. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeals issued an Continue Reading
Swearing In
Written on December 17, 2021 at 1:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dick Grout shares this photo of Dwight Colley being sworn in earlier this week as the new commissioner of San Juan Fire District 3 by Judge Kathryn Loring.
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 17, 2021 at 1:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday December 10th, there have been 16 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 466. While the transmission source is not known for all these cases, a number are tied to recent holiday travel or recent family/friend gatherings. There are approximately seven unvaccinated Continue Reading
EDC launches Mariner Training Initiative for Island Workers
Written on December 16, 2021 at 8:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
In response to the critical lack of maritime and ferry transportation workers, and the continued need for high-wage careers for islanders, the EDC has launched a Mariner Training Initiative. Workers seeking a new career are invited to the EDC’s new program on mariner workforce development. First, on Jan. 29th, 2022, the EDC will offer a Continue Reading
Water Management a Top County Priority
Written on December 15, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From drought conditions this summer to record rainfall and flooding last month, water management is certainly a critical issue. San Juan County’s Clean Water Utility, managed by the Department of Environmental Stewardship, serves citizens by addressing storm and surface water infrastructure improvements such as stream culverts and water quality treatment. The Utility also sweeps and Continue Reading
Bob Ferguson at the LWV December Meeting
Written on December 15, 2021 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude… Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson spoke at the December meeting of the League of Women Voters on Monday about the great variety of issues currently being confronted by his office. Speaking to the group on Zoom, he called his office “the largest law firm in the state,” and said they Continue Reading
Land Bank December Meeting
Written on December 15, 2021 at 4:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
All in a day’s work for our stewards! Check out this time lapse video volunteer Michael Noonan shot of the dock demo at Fisherman Bay Spit Preserve Lopez Island: https://vimeo.com/645420585/bda88786e9 The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting on December 17, from 8:30am – 10:20am, followed by a special meeting Continue Reading