Topic: Around Here
Island Jobs: San Juan Island Library Board seeks a Trustee
Written on October 31, 2022 at 11:34 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Library is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy on the five-member Library Board for a non-paid term of office that runs from Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2027. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
County Council agenda for Nov. 1
Written on October 31, 2022 at 10:09 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. Items up for discussion or action include: 2022 budget — third amendment 2023 budget mid-biennial review Approving the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023-2028 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Cancelling prior years unclaimed accounts payable and payroll warrants Continue Reading
Aries Unpingco ties the game for the Pee Wee Tigers
Written on October 29, 2022 at 8:49 pm, by Jeff Arnim
He would later score the game-winning touchdown on a fourth-and-goal play in overtime. All three Tiger football teams won their games on Saturday and will continue post-season play next weekend.
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m voting yes for the library
Written on October 29, 2022 at 5:55 pm, by San Juan Update
Like many islanders — and especially property owners — I experienced some pretty intense sticker shock at the $20 million estimated cost of the new Library on Spring Street. It was enough to stop me in my tracks, despite being someone who consistently votes progressive. Does a small rural community really need such an expensive Continue Reading
Town of Friday Harbor matching Food Bank donations during the month of November
Written on October 29, 2022 at 1:36 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town shares news about its yearly initiative to provide some extra support for Friday Harbor Food Bank. Each November, the Town of Friday Harbor asks that you help us support an important community need — the Friday Harbor Food Bank. The Food Bank spends over $10,000 each month serving nearly 750 households, and roughly Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Inter Island Propane is looking for a Customer Service Representative
Written on October 29, 2022 at 9:26 am, by Jeff Arnim
Inter Island Propane is hiring a Customer Service Representative for a full-time position with flexible hours. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Frank and Francesca
Written on October 28, 2022 at 9:20 pm, by Brad Pillow
“Frank and Francesca are the two resident bald eagles that use the Cattle Point lighthouse as a fishing perch,” Brad says. “At this angle it’s hard to tell the size difference for determining male and female, but if you look at the beaks, Francesca has the larger beak as females do. Also, the pupil size Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: From the Vote Yes For Our Library committee
Written on October 28, 2022 at 7:38 pm, by San Juan Update
On your ballot right now is the years-long campaign to build a new Library. The issue is shrouded in rumors and misinformation. Many wonder why the Library itself has not done more to respond and answer people’s questions. The answer is simple — public agencies are highly constrained in their ability to campaign, and the Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes for the library
Written on October 28, 2022 at 2:22 pm, by San Juan Update
Every community deserves a first-rate public library, and I hope that we will all embrace this opportunity to build one. The existing structure is bursting at the seams, with no room to expand in its current location. Through years of work and study, our library board has created a vision for a facility that can Continue Reading
Tiger football teams host Saturday playoff games
Written on October 28, 2022 at 10:35 am, by Jeff Arnim
Following a successful season for Friday Harbor Tigers youth football, all three teams will host a first-round playoff game tomorrow at Linde Community Fields. The Midget team (ages 9-10) kicks off at 11 a.m. against Bellingham, followed by the Juniors (ages 11-12) at 1 p.m. against Bellingham, and the Pee Wees (ages 6-8) at 3 Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 28
Written on October 28, 2022 at 9:26 am, by Jeff Arnim
Today is homecoming at Friday Harbor High School. The parade starts at 3 p.m. from WSF Lot C and proceeds up Spring St., to be followed by a pep rally at 3:30 p.m. at Turnbull Gym. The football game against Coupeville High School starts at 6:30 p.m. High school boys soccer finished up their regular Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on the Charter Review Commission propositions
Written on October 27, 2022 at 10:22 pm, by San Juan Update
Friends who know I served on the Charter Review Commission asked for my take on the four CRC propositions that are on the ballot. Here’s what I told them. During the CRC meetings the only one of the four proposals I supported was Prop 2. The 2021 CRC spent three weeks trying to secure basic Continue Reading
Island Jobs: San Juan Island Library Board seeks a Trustee
Written on October 31, 2022 at 11:34 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Library is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy on the five-member Library Board for a non-paid term of office that runs from Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2027. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
County Council agenda for Nov. 1
Written on October 31, 2022 at 10:09 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. Items up for discussion or action include: 2022 budget — third amendment 2023 budget mid-biennial review Approving the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023-2028 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Cancelling prior years unclaimed accounts payable and payroll warrants Continue Reading
Aries Unpingco ties the game for the Pee Wee Tigers
Written on October 29, 2022 at 8:49 pm, by Jeff Arnim
He would later score the game-winning touchdown on a fourth-and-goal play in overtime. All three Tiger football teams won their games on Saturday and will continue post-season play next weekend.
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m voting yes for the library
Written on October 29, 2022 at 5:55 pm, by San Juan Update
Like many islanders — and especially property owners — I experienced some pretty intense sticker shock at the $20 million estimated cost of the new Library on Spring Street. It was enough to stop me in my tracks, despite being someone who consistently votes progressive. Does a small rural community really need such an expensive Continue Reading
Town of Friday Harbor matching Food Bank donations during the month of November
Written on October 29, 2022 at 1:36 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town shares news about its yearly initiative to provide some extra support for Friday Harbor Food Bank. Each November, the Town of Friday Harbor asks that you help us support an important community need — the Friday Harbor Food Bank. The Food Bank spends over $10,000 each month serving nearly 750 households, and roughly Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Inter Island Propane is looking for a Customer Service Representative
Written on October 29, 2022 at 9:26 am, by Jeff Arnim
Inter Island Propane is hiring a Customer Service Representative for a full-time position with flexible hours. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Frank and Francesca
Written on October 28, 2022 at 9:20 pm, by Brad Pillow
“Frank and Francesca are the two resident bald eagles that use the Cattle Point lighthouse as a fishing perch,” Brad says. “At this angle it’s hard to tell the size difference for determining male and female, but if you look at the beaks, Francesca has the larger beak as females do. Also, the pupil size Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: From the Vote Yes For Our Library committee
Written on October 28, 2022 at 7:38 pm, by San Juan Update
On your ballot right now is the years-long campaign to build a new Library. The issue is shrouded in rumors and misinformation. Many wonder why the Library itself has not done more to respond and answer people’s questions. The answer is simple — public agencies are highly constrained in their ability to campaign, and the Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes for the library
Written on October 28, 2022 at 2:22 pm, by San Juan Update
Every community deserves a first-rate public library, and I hope that we will all embrace this opportunity to build one. The existing structure is bursting at the seams, with no room to expand in its current location. Through years of work and study, our library board has created a vision for a facility that can Continue Reading
Tiger football teams host Saturday playoff games
Written on October 28, 2022 at 10:35 am, by Jeff Arnim
Following a successful season for Friday Harbor Tigers youth football, all three teams will host a first-round playoff game tomorrow at Linde Community Fields. The Midget team (ages 9-10) kicks off at 11 a.m. against Bellingham, followed by the Juniors (ages 11-12) at 1 p.m. against Bellingham, and the Pee Wees (ages 6-8) at 3 Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 28
Written on October 28, 2022 at 9:26 am, by Jeff Arnim
Today is homecoming at Friday Harbor High School. The parade starts at 3 p.m. from WSF Lot C and proceeds up Spring St., to be followed by a pep rally at 3:30 p.m. at Turnbull Gym. The football game against Coupeville High School starts at 6:30 p.m. High school boys soccer finished up their regular Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on the Charter Review Commission propositions
Written on October 27, 2022 at 10:22 pm, by San Juan Update
Friends who know I served on the Charter Review Commission asked for my take on the four CRC propositions that are on the ballot. Here’s what I told them. During the CRC meetings the only one of the four proposals I supported was Prop 2. The 2021 CRC spent three weeks trying to secure basic Continue Reading