Topic: Around Here
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Ron Krebs
Written on October 4, 2022 at 4:51 pm, by San Juan Update
To quote a friend of mine, “a Ron Krebs only comes along every so often”. That simple statement sums up how I feel about our Sheriff. He is that perfect balance of: A good administrator Fair minded and knowledgeable Third generation Islander that deeply feels the sense of community that exists here and the rest Continue Reading
Islanders raising money for wheelchair-accessible van holding dinner fundraiser on Oct. 14
Written on October 4, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
A small group of San Juan Islanders have a dream — to provide free transportation to all wheelchair-bound residents and visitors on the island. Known as Free Wheelin Rides, the team of Clayton Banry, Becky Rhodes, and Mike Otis are currently raising money to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van in order to get the service up Continue Reading
Council to hold Thursday meeting about the state of the ferry system
Written on October 3, 2022 at 7:28 pm, by San Juan Update
The County shares news about a ferry-related County Council meeting taking place on Thursday morning. San Juan County Council announced today that a special meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. to discuss the Washington State Ferry system. Council will be joined by the co-chairs of the County’s Ferry Advisory Committee, Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 3
Written on October 3, 2022 at 9:15 am, by Jeff Arnim
Bivalent COVID booster appointments are now available for the Oct. 17 and 18 clinics hosted by the County Department of Health & Community Services. Island Haven Animal Sanctuary’s online auction fundraiser runs today through Sunday. The organization hopes to raise $10,000 — and they’re already almost a third of the way there. Single-vehicle ferry fares Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Ron Krebs as Sheriff
Written on October 1, 2022 at 10:25 pm, by San Juan Update
I am pleased to support the re-election of Ron Krebs as Sheriff of San Juan County. I met Ron shortly after my arrival in Friday Harbor eight years ago. He has an easygoing personality and is a great communicator, essential skills needed to manage and guide the county’s law enforcement officers. Ron honed his skills Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 1
Written on October 1, 2022 at 10:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
Earlier this week, personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington Department of Ecology, and San Juan County surveyed the shoreline from Lime Kiln State Park to Henry Island looking for impacts from the oil and fuel spilled from the sunken Aleutian Isle fishing vessel. No contaminants were found on any of the shorelines, even on Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on SJI Library District Proposition 1
Written on September 30, 2022 at 7:36 pm, by San Juan Update
Some islanders wonder about building a new library while the island has an affordable housing issue, but affordable housing and an expanded library serve the same island families in different ways. Low- to middle-income families need after school youth programs in safe spaces; books, movies, and audio to check out instead of purchase; and free Continue Reading
County shares its vision for road levy projects
Written on September 30, 2022 at 10:58 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan County sends along its plans for the roughly $4 million in additional funding that would be generated by the road levy increase proposition on this November’s ballot. The upcoming November election includes Resolution 20-2022 – a proposition to increase the road levy. It is a one-time, permanent levy lid lift for the county Continue Reading
River is the Animal Protection Society’s pet of the week
Written on September 30, 2022 at 9:51 am, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animal of the week — River, a six-month-old domestic Pug-Chihuahua-Shih Tzu mix. Pandemonium / (noun): a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people). Puppy pandemonium / (noun): when the pandemonium (of the excitement variety, obviously) erupts Continue Reading
Possibly the most colorful spot on the island
Written on September 29, 2022 at 10:02 pm, by Jeff Arnim
County seeks senior services volunteers
Written on September 29, 2022 at 7:04 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan County’s Health & Community Services department needs your help supporting island seniors. HCS is calling for volunteers to support senior services on San Juan Island. HCS Senior Services provides and supports programs and services that assist seniors in remaining independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. Senior Services is Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Support the Library bond
Written on September 29, 2022 at 12:33 pm, by San Juan Update
I am writing to urge you to join me in voting yes for the Library bond this November. There are lots of reasons why we need a new building — safer parking, space for programs, more space for books and other materials, and to save money on building upkeep, which takes a larger bite out Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Sept. 29
Written on September 29, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Community Theatre’s production of Mauritius opens at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. It runs through Sunday, Oct. 16. Deer Hazel (165 Spring St.) celebrates its seventh anniversary today from 3-8 p.m. They’re having sales throughout the store, a prize giveaway drawing, and food from Natalia Swan Catering. League of Women Voters of the San Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Ron Krebs
Written on October 4, 2022 at 4:51 pm, by San Juan Update
To quote a friend of mine, “a Ron Krebs only comes along every so often”. That simple statement sums up how I feel about our Sheriff. He is that perfect balance of: A good administrator Fair minded and knowledgeable Third generation Islander that deeply feels the sense of community that exists here and the rest Continue Reading
Islanders raising money for wheelchair-accessible van holding dinner fundraiser on Oct. 14
Written on October 4, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
A small group of San Juan Islanders have a dream — to provide free transportation to all wheelchair-bound residents and visitors on the island. Known as Free Wheelin Rides, the team of Clayton Banry, Becky Rhodes, and Mike Otis are currently raising money to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van in order to get the service up Continue Reading
Council to hold Thursday meeting about the state of the ferry system
Written on October 3, 2022 at 7:28 pm, by San Juan Update
The County shares news about a ferry-related County Council meeting taking place on Thursday morning. San Juan County Council announced today that a special meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. to discuss the Washington State Ferry system. Council will be joined by the co-chairs of the County’s Ferry Advisory Committee, Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 3
Written on October 3, 2022 at 9:15 am, by Jeff Arnim
Bivalent COVID booster appointments are now available for the Oct. 17 and 18 clinics hosted by the County Department of Health & Community Services. Island Haven Animal Sanctuary’s online auction fundraiser runs today through Sunday. The organization hopes to raise $10,000 — and they’re already almost a third of the way there. Single-vehicle ferry fares Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Ron Krebs as Sheriff
Written on October 1, 2022 at 10:25 pm, by San Juan Update
I am pleased to support the re-election of Ron Krebs as Sheriff of San Juan County. I met Ron shortly after my arrival in Friday Harbor eight years ago. He has an easygoing personality and is a great communicator, essential skills needed to manage and guide the county’s law enforcement officers. Ron honed his skills Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Oct. 1
Written on October 1, 2022 at 10:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
Earlier this week, personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington Department of Ecology, and San Juan County surveyed the shoreline from Lime Kiln State Park to Henry Island looking for impacts from the oil and fuel spilled from the sunken Aleutian Isle fishing vessel. No contaminants were found on any of the shorelines, even on Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on SJI Library District Proposition 1
Written on September 30, 2022 at 7:36 pm, by San Juan Update
Some islanders wonder about building a new library while the island has an affordable housing issue, but affordable housing and an expanded library serve the same island families in different ways. Low- to middle-income families need after school youth programs in safe spaces; books, movies, and audio to check out instead of purchase; and free Continue Reading
County shares its vision for road levy projects
Written on September 30, 2022 at 10:58 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan County sends along its plans for the roughly $4 million in additional funding that would be generated by the road levy increase proposition on this November’s ballot. The upcoming November election includes Resolution 20-2022 – a proposition to increase the road levy. It is a one-time, permanent levy lid lift for the county Continue Reading
River is the Animal Protection Society’s pet of the week
Written on September 30, 2022 at 9:51 am, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animal of the week — River, a six-month-old domestic Pug-Chihuahua-Shih Tzu mix. Pandemonium / (noun): a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people). Puppy pandemonium / (noun): when the pandemonium (of the excitement variety, obviously) erupts Continue Reading
Possibly the most colorful spot on the island
Written on September 29, 2022 at 10:02 pm, by Jeff Arnim
County seeks senior services volunteers
Written on September 29, 2022 at 7:04 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan County’s Health & Community Services department needs your help supporting island seniors. HCS is calling for volunteers to support senior services on San Juan Island. HCS Senior Services provides and supports programs and services that assist seniors in remaining independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. Senior Services is Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Support the Library bond
Written on September 29, 2022 at 12:33 pm, by San Juan Update
I am writing to urge you to join me in voting yes for the Library bond this November. There are lots of reasons why we need a new building — safer parking, space for programs, more space for books and other materials, and to save money on building upkeep, which takes a larger bite out Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Sept. 29
Written on September 29, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Community Theatre’s production of Mauritius opens at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. It runs through Sunday, Oct. 16. Deer Hazel (165 Spring St.) celebrates its seventh anniversary today from 3-8 p.m. They’re having sales throughout the store, a prize giveaway drawing, and food from Natalia Swan Catering. League of Women Voters of the San Continue Reading