Topic: Around Here
Letter to the Editor: Support the Library’s bond measure
Written on October 15, 2022 at 5:16 pm, by San Juan Update
I am writing in support of the library bond that will appear on the November 8th ballot. I am the parent of a 2nd and a 4th grader and their young lives have been so enhanced by the services at our public library. From toddler story time, to crafting activities, to free access to technology, Continue Reading
Willy and Fynn are the Animal Protection Society’s pets of the week
Written on October 15, 2022 at 4:13 pm, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animals of the week — two six-year-old beagle mixes Hi there! Our names are Willy and Fynn and we’re a pair of beagle-like brothers. Being brothers and having a brother is the best. It’s like having a built-in best friend and knowing Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Some background on the Library proposal
Written on October 15, 2022 at 10:14 am, by San Juan Update
We have the opportunity to make a positive and substantial contribution to our community by voting yes on the bond for building a new San Juan Island Library. After thoroughly investigating all options — including remodeling the current facility now on the Spring Street property — and consulting construction specialists, the Library Board has determined Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 15
Written on October 15, 2022 at 8:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
Cask & Schooner closes its doors today. According to the restaurant’s website, owner Gary Gero needs to retire for health reasons. The business is for sale, and prospective new owners can call 360–739-2053 for more information. Friday Harbor High School beat La Conner 67-18 in a road game last night. The Wolverines have two games Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Writers and authors in support of the Library bond
Written on October 14, 2022 at 9:39 pm, by San Juan Update
We, the undersigned San Juan Island writers and authors, support the Library bond in the upcoming November 8th election. The Library is of great importance to us in many ways. It supports our writing by providing a well-stocked collection for research and inspiration as well as offering workshops on writing, editing, and publishing. It features Continue Reading
Touch-a-Truck event takes place next Friday
Written on October 14, 2022 at 4:40 pm, by San Juan Update
Island Rec shares news about its upcoming event for kids. School’s out early on Friday, Oct. 21, so grab your pals and come explore rigs of all shapes and sizes at Island Rec’s annual Touch-a-Truck event. We will be at the Friday Harbor Elementary School playground again this year, from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes for the Library bond
Written on October 14, 2022 at 1:50 pm, by San Juan Update
In these stressful, contentious times, our library, more than any other place, provides a center for everyone in our community. It offers so many services beyond books and the future of these many services are jeopardized if the library remains in its present location. The opponents of the library bond argue that now is not Continue Reading
Luci Francis is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on October 14, 2022 at 9:37 am, by San Juan Update
APS-FH shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society—Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Luci Francis as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for October. Luci has been volunteering with APS-FH since April. Luci is a joy to the dogs and shelter staff alike. She always has a positive Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: In support of Ron Krebs
Written on October 13, 2022 at 9:21 pm, by San Juan Update
With the upcoming elections in November, I wanted to take some time to talk about our Sheriff, Ron Krebs. I’ve known Ron since I moved to the island in 2012 and have always been impressed with his commitment to our community. Whenever we’ve discussed what he feels is most important, the people in our county Continue Reading
Freezer Burned: Tales of Interior Alaska
Written on October 13, 2022 at 6:59 pm, by San Juan Update
Freezer Burned is an ongoing series for the San Juan Update, written by Steve Ulvi. Read the previous story in this series. The Alapah Cabin at Last After eight drudgerous days of working his way up the Kuuk River, Sonny found the last two nights of siwash camping about as pleasant as could be hoped Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Eric Peter for County Sheriff
Written on October 13, 2022 at 11:23 am, by San Juan Update
Experience matters is a campaign slogan in the current Sheriff’s race, but it matters a lot what field or occupation you’re experienced in. If I wanted to fly to somewhere in the world, I’d prefer an experienced pilot. If I’m going to have root canal surgery, I’d prefer an experienced dentist. Likewise, in the Sheriff’s Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 13
Written on October 13, 2022 at 9:54 am, by Jeff Arnim
Free Wheelin Rides hosts their dinner fundraiser for a wheelchair-accessible van tomorrow starting at 6 p.m. at the San Juan Masonic Lodge, 15 Second St. N. The haunted mausoleum opens at Roche Harbor tomorrow starting at 6 p.m. The event runs from approximately 6–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights until Oct. 29, weather permitting. In Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Reject ranked-choice voting charter amendment
Written on October 12, 2022 at 1:46 pm, by San Juan Update
Ranked-choice voting changes the traditional democratic principle that the candidate with the most votes wins. Under RCV, the ballot lets the voter choose multiple names in order of preference. If no candidate wins a majority, the bottom contender is eliminated and that person’s votes are reassigned to their second choices – or third or fourth, Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Support the Library’s bond measure
Written on October 15, 2022 at 5:16 pm, by San Juan Update
I am writing in support of the library bond that will appear on the November 8th ballot. I am the parent of a 2nd and a 4th grader and their young lives have been so enhanced by the services at our public library. From toddler story time, to crafting activities, to free access to technology, Continue Reading
Willy and Fynn are the Animal Protection Society’s pets of the week
Written on October 15, 2022 at 4:13 pm, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animals of the week — two six-year-old beagle mixes Hi there! Our names are Willy and Fynn and we’re a pair of beagle-like brothers. Being brothers and having a brother is the best. It’s like having a built-in best friend and knowing Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Some background on the Library proposal
Written on October 15, 2022 at 10:14 am, by San Juan Update
We have the opportunity to make a positive and substantial contribution to our community by voting yes on the bond for building a new San Juan Island Library. After thoroughly investigating all options — including remodeling the current facility now on the Spring Street property — and consulting construction specialists, the Library Board has determined Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 15
Written on October 15, 2022 at 8:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
Cask & Schooner closes its doors today. According to the restaurant’s website, owner Gary Gero needs to retire for health reasons. The business is for sale, and prospective new owners can call 360–739-2053 for more information. Friday Harbor High School beat La Conner 67-18 in a road game last night. The Wolverines have two games Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Writers and authors in support of the Library bond
Written on October 14, 2022 at 9:39 pm, by San Juan Update
We, the undersigned San Juan Island writers and authors, support the Library bond in the upcoming November 8th election. The Library is of great importance to us in many ways. It supports our writing by providing a well-stocked collection for research and inspiration as well as offering workshops on writing, editing, and publishing. It features Continue Reading
Touch-a-Truck event takes place next Friday
Written on October 14, 2022 at 4:40 pm, by San Juan Update
Island Rec shares news about its upcoming event for kids. School’s out early on Friday, Oct. 21, so grab your pals and come explore rigs of all shapes and sizes at Island Rec’s annual Touch-a-Truck event. We will be at the Friday Harbor Elementary School playground again this year, from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes for the Library bond
Written on October 14, 2022 at 1:50 pm, by San Juan Update
In these stressful, contentious times, our library, more than any other place, provides a center for everyone in our community. It offers so many services beyond books and the future of these many services are jeopardized if the library remains in its present location. The opponents of the library bond argue that now is not Continue Reading
Luci Francis is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on October 14, 2022 at 9:37 am, by San Juan Update
APS-FH shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society—Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Luci Francis as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for October. Luci has been volunteering with APS-FH since April. Luci is a joy to the dogs and shelter staff alike. She always has a positive Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: In support of Ron Krebs
Written on October 13, 2022 at 9:21 pm, by San Juan Update
With the upcoming elections in November, I wanted to take some time to talk about our Sheriff, Ron Krebs. I’ve known Ron since I moved to the island in 2012 and have always been impressed with his commitment to our community. Whenever we’ve discussed what he feels is most important, the people in our county Continue Reading
Freezer Burned: Tales of Interior Alaska
Written on October 13, 2022 at 6:59 pm, by San Juan Update
Freezer Burned is an ongoing series for the San Juan Update, written by Steve Ulvi. Read the previous story in this series. The Alapah Cabin at Last After eight drudgerous days of working his way up the Kuuk River, Sonny found the last two nights of siwash camping about as pleasant as could be hoped Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Eric Peter for County Sheriff
Written on October 13, 2022 at 11:23 am, by San Juan Update
Experience matters is a campaign slogan in the current Sheriff’s race, but it matters a lot what field or occupation you’re experienced in. If I wanted to fly to somewhere in the world, I’d prefer an experienced pilot. If I’m going to have root canal surgery, I’d prefer an experienced dentist. Likewise, in the Sheriff’s Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 13
Written on October 13, 2022 at 9:54 am, by Jeff Arnim
Free Wheelin Rides hosts their dinner fundraiser for a wheelchair-accessible van tomorrow starting at 6 p.m. at the San Juan Masonic Lodge, 15 Second St. N. The haunted mausoleum opens at Roche Harbor tomorrow starting at 6 p.m. The event runs from approximately 6–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights until Oct. 29, weather permitting. In Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Reject ranked-choice voting charter amendment
Written on October 12, 2022 at 1:46 pm, by San Juan Update
Ranked-choice voting changes the traditional democratic principle that the candidate with the most votes wins. Under RCV, the ballot lets the voter choose multiple names in order of preference. If no candidate wins a majority, the bottom contender is eliminated and that person’s votes are reassigned to their second choices – or third or fourth, Continue Reading