About the Author
Tim Dustrude

Just another part-timer - Part time photographer at ThisIsOurTown.com and Dustrude.com, part time graphic artist, part time blogger at Occasionally a New Photo . And now... full time editor at The San Juan Update.

Recent Posts by Tim

Ferry News

December 28, 2012 at 4:28 pm

Just received this news from WSF and thought it should go up right away in case you have plans to go anywhere.  4:16 PM, Friday, Dec. 28th – The Sealth is currently out of service until further notice until necessary repairs can be made. This will cancel the following eastbound sailings: 4:15pm and 7:45pm from  Continue Reading

Cow and Pig are back!

December 28, 2012 at 4:51 am

In case you didn’t hear about it yet, Cow and Pig have been repaired and are ready to entertain again. Here’s a note from Laurie: Hi to all Cow and Pig fans!! We’re back just in time to say “Merry Christmas” and “Thank You” to all the folks who have called, written and even stopped  Continue Reading

Lights, Camera, Traffic!

December 27, 2012 at 5:50 am

From the Mailbag:

December 27, 2012 at 5:45 am

Let’s see what’s going on around town… Skagit Valley College Registration Registration is going on now for Winter Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin January 7 and are offered at the San Juan Center and online. Earn your Transfer Degree, GED, or High School Diploma. And, be sure to check out our highly popular  Continue Reading

Did you feel that?

December 26, 2012 at 10:48 pm

Check out more about it here: http://www.pnsn.org/earthquakes/recent

This is Our Town – Ken Oberreit of KO’s Subs

December 26, 2012 at 5:45 am

Today our series puts the spotlight on owner Ken Oberreit at KO’s Subs sandwich shop down by the ferry lanes. Ken, his wife Kathy and their kids moved here from Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the Spring of 2010. They had family here and always liked the area. It seemed the timing was right to downsize  Continue Reading

Local happenings…

December 26, 2012 at 4:45 am

47 Years to Own Her First Island Home This story was sent in by Nancy DeVaux, Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust: “In 1965, my husband said we were moving to San Juan, and I burst into tears. I didn’t want to move to Puerto Rico.” That’s Pat Rishel, remembering the start  Continue Reading

– Peace –

December 25, 2012 at 5:42 am

Wishing you warmth, comfort and love on this special day.

Have you noticed?

December 24, 2012 at 5:31 am

The days are getting longer! We’ve passed the shortest day of the year. Winter Solstice was Friday, and from here on out, the days get longer. +++++++++ If you went to the Grange Saturday for fun festivities and photos with Santa, and you’re wondering how to get your free photo, follow this link. Be sure  Continue Reading

It’s today! Santa at Christmas Island

December 22, 2012 at 12:28 pm

J.B. and Glenda are at it again and they’ve sent over this invitation: Please join us at the Grange Hall today, Dec. 22nd, for an old fashioned Christmas Celebration! Doors open from 3:00-7:00 pm Inside Santa will have beautiful teddy bears for every boy and girl, young and old. Come join us around the crackling  Continue Reading

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