Topic: Around Here
What to do with that Tree Now?
Written on December 30, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town Offers Curbside Christmas Tree Collection on January 8, 2016 Customers inside Town limits may place Christmas trees out for curbside collection on Friday, January 8, 2016. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of Continue Reading
Yes, That Was an Earthquake
Written on December 30, 2015 at 12:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
A 4.9 earthquake occurred just a few miles west of San Juan Island at 11:39 pm on December 29th. More info at the USGS Seismology website.
WSF to add fourth Olympic Class ferry
Written on December 29, 2015 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is starting off the New Year with construction of a new Olympic Class ferry. WSF signed a Notice to Proceed last week with shipbuilder Vigor Industrial for work on its fourth 144-vehicle ferry, and work begins in January. The new ferry is funded through the Connecting Washington transportation funding package. Construction Continue Reading
First Annual Resolution Run
Written on December 29, 2015 at 9:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec invites you to take part in the First Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Friday January 1, 2016. This is a family and dog friendly fun run, that travels from Roche Harbor Resort, around White Point and back to the Resort. Register now -$20 for kids 12 and under and $25 Continue Reading
Uh, Oh…
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Ted Strutz
Here’s another photo from Ted Strutz for your viewing enjoyment…
Town Receives 15th Consecutive Clean Audit
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Receives Clean Audit from State for 15th consecutive year. The Washington State Auditor’s Office has completed the 2014 review of Friday Harbor’s financial records and has given the Town a clean audit report. This is the 15th consecutive year the Town has received a clean audit. The State auditors conduct annual reviews of Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Pardon me, but you look like you could use a friend…..A loyal, true friend who will always be by your side, through thick and thin, joining you for all of life’s adventures. And mis-adventures. And dog treats. And belly rubs. And car rides. And dog treats. My name is Nick and you probably won’t believe Continue Reading
School District Requests Voter Support
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Basic education funding” provided by the State of Washington is not sufficient to fully fund school district capital facility improvements and technology. The District’s general fund, funded through state basic education dollars and the local maintenance and operations (M&O) levy, pays for the daily operating expenses and minor repairs of our facilities. “Capital and Technology Continue Reading
Get Familiar With Your Apple Devices
Written on December 28, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get basic instruction in using your Apple iPhone or iPad. Learn how to save contacts for easier phoning. Learn how to use built-in apps like the camera and Siri and how to connect to WiFi, find websites, and download apps. Bring your iPhone or iPad and your Apple ID password. Get Familiar with your iPhone Tuesday, Continue Reading
Britt Arnesen at the Rumor Mill
Written on December 28, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Britt Arnesen performs at the Rumor Mill on Tuesday, December 29th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Here’s more about the Alaskan folksinger-songwriter from her website… Britt Arnesen knows how to draw the woody magic out of a 1957 Gibson J-50. Rich tones from the old guitar inspire her just like music from the time it Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on December 27, 2015 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor FILM Festival is delighted to announce their 2016 Audience Choice Winter Film Series. It will run January through May on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 PM at the Grange. All the films screened this coming winter are audience selected as their favorites. The Winter Film Series will be hosted by Theresa Continue Reading
Women at Work Department
Written on December 27, 2015 at 9:36 am, by Ted Strutz
Here’s another photo from Ted Strutz in this series of what’s going on around town… THE FORCE IS BACK… Samantha Pluff returns from her Nursing Studies and Rugby Scrums at U of W to help out during the Holidays.
A White Christmas?
Written on December 26, 2015 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
We did see a few snowflakes believe it or not… and they were white… and it was Christmas… Does that qualify as a White Christmas? Probably not but it certainly was a gorgeous day with beautiful views in all directions. And from the looks of the parking at the base of Mount Grant, a LOT Continue Reading
Harbor Lights and Happy Holidays!
Written on December 24, 2015 at 7:23 pm, by Ted Strutz
Ted Strutz shares this image of Spring Street Landing and the trees lit up at Memorial Park. Happy Holidays everyone! The San Juan Update wishes you a warm, safe, loving, fun holiday!
Men at Work Department
Written on December 24, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Ted Strutz
Ted Strutz checks in again with a few photos from around the island… Ron Garcia, Traffic and Safety Director, doesn’t let a little rain ruin his mood or task at hand to make sure motorists don’t hit any Earth Movers as they’re busy scraping Jensen Bay Road.
San Juan County Council Concludes Productive 2015
Written on December 24, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Council Chair Bob Jarman closed the 76th council meeting of the year on December 15th at 4:50 pm. The long council meeting was emblematic of so many meetings this year as the Council charged through an aggressive schedule crafted to accomplish much for the citizens. The Council met 11 times in the past Continue Reading
What to do with that Tree Now?
Written on December 30, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town Offers Curbside Christmas Tree Collection on January 8, 2016 Customers inside Town limits may place Christmas trees out for curbside collection on Friday, January 8, 2016. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of Continue Reading
Yes, That Was an Earthquake
Written on December 30, 2015 at 12:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
A 4.9 earthquake occurred just a few miles west of San Juan Island at 11:39 pm on December 29th. More info at the USGS Seismology website.
WSF to add fourth Olympic Class ferry
Written on December 29, 2015 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is starting off the New Year with construction of a new Olympic Class ferry. WSF signed a Notice to Proceed last week with shipbuilder Vigor Industrial for work on its fourth 144-vehicle ferry, and work begins in January. The new ferry is funded through the Connecting Washington transportation funding package. Construction Continue Reading
First Annual Resolution Run
Written on December 29, 2015 at 9:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec invites you to take part in the First Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Friday January 1, 2016. This is a family and dog friendly fun run, that travels from Roche Harbor Resort, around White Point and back to the Resort. Register now -$20 for kids 12 and under and $25 Continue Reading
Uh, Oh…
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Ted Strutz
Here’s another photo from Ted Strutz for your viewing enjoyment…
Town Receives 15th Consecutive Clean Audit
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Receives Clean Audit from State for 15th consecutive year. The Washington State Auditor’s Office has completed the 2014 review of Friday Harbor’s financial records and has given the Town a clean audit report. This is the 15th consecutive year the Town has received a clean audit. The State auditors conduct annual reviews of Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Pardon me, but you look like you could use a friend…..A loyal, true friend who will always be by your side, through thick and thin, joining you for all of life’s adventures. And mis-adventures. And dog treats. And belly rubs. And car rides. And dog treats. My name is Nick and you probably won’t believe Continue Reading
School District Requests Voter Support
Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Basic education funding” provided by the State of Washington is not sufficient to fully fund school district capital facility improvements and technology. The District’s general fund, funded through state basic education dollars and the local maintenance and operations (M&O) levy, pays for the daily operating expenses and minor repairs of our facilities. “Capital and Technology Continue Reading
Get Familiar With Your Apple Devices
Written on December 28, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get basic instruction in using your Apple iPhone or iPad. Learn how to save contacts for easier phoning. Learn how to use built-in apps like the camera and Siri and how to connect to WiFi, find websites, and download apps. Bring your iPhone or iPad and your Apple ID password. Get Familiar with your iPhone Tuesday, Continue Reading
Britt Arnesen at the Rumor Mill
Written on December 28, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Britt Arnesen performs at the Rumor Mill on Tuesday, December 29th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Here’s more about the Alaskan folksinger-songwriter from her website… Britt Arnesen knows how to draw the woody magic out of a 1957 Gibson J-50. Rich tones from the old guitar inspire her just like music from the time it Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on December 27, 2015 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor FILM Festival is delighted to announce their 2016 Audience Choice Winter Film Series. It will run January through May on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 PM at the Grange. All the films screened this coming winter are audience selected as their favorites. The Winter Film Series will be hosted by Theresa Continue Reading
Women at Work Department
Written on December 27, 2015 at 9:36 am, by Ted Strutz
Here’s another photo from Ted Strutz in this series of what’s going on around town… THE FORCE IS BACK… Samantha Pluff returns from her Nursing Studies and Rugby Scrums at U of W to help out during the Holidays.
A White Christmas?
Written on December 26, 2015 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
We did see a few snowflakes believe it or not… and they were white… and it was Christmas… Does that qualify as a White Christmas? Probably not but it certainly was a gorgeous day with beautiful views in all directions. And from the looks of the parking at the base of Mount Grant, a LOT Continue Reading
Harbor Lights and Happy Holidays!
Written on December 24, 2015 at 7:23 pm, by Ted Strutz
Ted Strutz shares this image of Spring Street Landing and the trees lit up at Memorial Park. Happy Holidays everyone! The San Juan Update wishes you a warm, safe, loving, fun holiday!
Men at Work Department
Written on December 24, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Ted Strutz
Ted Strutz checks in again with a few photos from around the island… Ron Garcia, Traffic and Safety Director, doesn’t let a little rain ruin his mood or task at hand to make sure motorists don’t hit any Earth Movers as they’re busy scraping Jensen Bay Road.
San Juan County Council Concludes Productive 2015
Written on December 24, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Council Chair Bob Jarman closed the 76th council meeting of the year on December 15th at 4:50 pm. The long council meeting was emblematic of so many meetings this year as the Council charged through an aggressive schedule crafted to accomplish much for the citizens. The Council met 11 times in the past Continue Reading