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Jeff Arnim
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Director Series continues with double feature focused on the survival of salmon
July 14, 2022 at 7:44 am
The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about their ongoing Director Series. The Breach and The Wild will begin with a free online showing Thursday, July 14 as Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in the Director Series. The Breach explores the alarming drop in the Pacific Northwest’s wild salmon population. The film uses Continue Reading
Letter to the community from the Friday Harbor Town Administrator
July 13, 2022 at 8:56 am
To everyone who cares about housing in Friday Harbor, We want to hear from you! The Town is in the process of developing a Housing Action Plan to assess our existing housing stock, look at factors affecting housing affordability, determine the types of housing needed, and remove regulatory constraints to providing adequate housing in Friday Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — July 13
July 13, 2022 at 6:00 am
An article by Richard Arlin Walker in Indian Country Today examines the significance of Indigenous voices, stories, and histories in the new visitor center at American Camp. Salty Fox is now open from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, featuring a rotating menu of sweet and savory foods each day. Roberto the Magnificent will Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote Alex Ramel for 40th District Representative
July 12, 2022 at 7:45 pm
Alex Ramel has proven himself to be an effective, thoughtful, and strategic leader for the 40th District in Washington. He is a progressive democrat who champions climate action, affordable housing, healthcare for all, fully funded schools, equal pay for women, and gun violence prevention. Alex is also a listener and strong collaborator. I highly endorse Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — July 12
July 12, 2022 at 8:00 am
Beaverton Valley Road will be closed for drainage culvert repairs between Egg Lake Road and Boyce Road starting today. The County expects the work to take one week. San Juan Preservation Trust shares positive news about the Island Marble Butterfly caterpillars of the Frazer Homestead Preserve. The Summer Film Series at San Juan Community Theatre Continue Reading
Ready to tackle the harsh and unforgiving terrain of Roche Harbor Resort
July 11, 2022 at 11:34 pm
County Council agenda for July 12
July 11, 2022 at 9:47 pm
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Waldron Island Fire Shelter. Items up for discussion include: Waldron quarry access and use Deer Harbor parking project update Climate and Sustainability Committee update Hazardous waste and recycling update Perceived noise impacts from transient travel Waldron Continue Reading
Recent Comments by Jeff
- March 31, 2022 on Notes from the Island — March 31
- March 26, 2022 on Notes from the Island — March 26
- February 2, 2022 on Cattle Point, from the old power plant & transmission building
- January 30, 2022 on Cold weather, high demand & planned rate increases lead to above average OPALCO bills