Topic: Around Here

San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for Sept. 16

Written on September 15, 2022 at 6:47 pm, by

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, Sept. 16 at 8:30 a.m. Items up for discussion or action at Friday’s meeting include: General public comments Chair and Commissioners report Partner update – Angela Anderson, San Juan Preservation Trust County Council update – Christine Minney Director’s report –  Continue Reading

Comprehensive Plan update enters final review stage

Written on September 15, 2022 at 5:17 pm, by

San Juan County’s Department of Community Development shares details about the Comprehensive Plan review process taking place in the months ahead. Monday marked the first of many County Council meetings devoted to reviewing the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update. The Council will review different elements of the Plan every Monday through Oct. 17 with additional, semi-regular  Continue Reading

County-wide power outage happens tonight

Written on September 15, 2022 at 1:17 pm, by

OPALCO shares a reminder about a maintenance power outage taking place overnight. All of San Juan County will be affected by a planned power outage necessary for Bonneville Power Association to make scheduled repairs to the transmission lines that deliver power to the islands. This maintenance outage will happen during the night minimize impact to  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — Sept. 15

Written on September 15, 2022 at 8:15 am, by

After 12 years in business, the end of the current iteration of The Bean is almost here. According to a Facebook post by owner Eric Bienenstock, The Bean’s last day in business is tomorrow. In the post Eric says that “the cafe is for sale, and I am in discussions with an interested party. My  Continue Reading

The last surviving kit of the season narrowly avoids oncoming traffic on a blind curve near the Cattle Point Interpretive area

Written on September 14, 2022 at 10:19 pm, by

According to Brad, “Sadly, they only cross the road here for one reason: to get food that two of the neighbors put out for them.” Learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.

Open house taking place at newly acquired Land Bank property on Orcas Island on Sept. 24

Written on September 14, 2022 at 9:06 pm, by

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust share details about the upcoming public event at the North Shore/Glenwood Inn property on the west side of Orcas Island. Join the San Juan County Council, and staff and commissioners/directors from the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust,  Continue Reading

Fall Great Islands Clean-up takes place Sept. 24

Written on September 14, 2022 at 12:31 pm, by

The County sends along news about the islands’ twice-annual beach and road clean-up event. Join your fellow islanders for the 2022 Fall Great Islands Clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 24 between 10 a.m and 2 p.m. During this event, participants of all ages can sign-up to collect trash on a designated beach or road, and then  Continue Reading

Amara Johnsen is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month

Written on September 14, 2022 at 9:35 am, by

APS-FH shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society is pleased to announce Amara Johnsen as our volunteer of the month for September. Amara has been volunteering at the APS-FH Treasure Hounds store since March of this year. She works as a retail sales clerk for the store as  Continue Reading

Look down

Written on September 13, 2022 at 10:08 pm, by

Lainey Volk of San Juan Island EMS to receive national award for community service

Written on September 13, 2022 at 5:44 pm, by

San Juan Island EMS shares news about an important award that Lainey Volk will receive next month. Lainey Volk has been nominated and chosen for the 2022 EMS World/Dynarex EMS Caring Award, given to EMS professionals who show outstanding dedication to their community. This award is nationally recognized at the EMS World convention, which takes  Continue Reading

Volunteer training to be offered by Hospice of San Juan

Written on September 13, 2022 at 1:33 pm, by

Hospice of San Juan sends along news about their fall volunteer training class. If you have been looking for a way to give back to this community, and want to be part of a loving and caring team, you can learn to be a Hospice of San Juan volunteer at HSJ’s fall training event. The  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Film Festival passes and film guide now available

Written on September 13, 2022 at 12:08 pm, by

Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about this year’s event, happening both in theatres and online. It’s time to make your plans for the Friday Harbor Film Festival, taking place Oct. 21-30. Passes are now available on the Film Festival website for both the in-theatre and on-demand festivals. The full film guide is also online,  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — Sept. 13

Written on September 13, 2022 at 9:00 am, by

The National Transportation Safety Board announced yesterday that the wreckage of the de Havilland DHC-3 Otter floatplane that crashed on Sept. 6 on its way to Renton from Friday Harbor has been located in Mutiny Bay off Whidbey Island. Friday Harbor High School’s community projects class is brainstorming ideas about community problems that its students  Continue Reading

Sign of the times

Written on September 12, 2022 at 8:19 pm, by

Peace Island Medical Center reduces visitor restrictions

Written on September 12, 2022 at 1:14 pm, by

PeaceHealth sends along news about its revised visitation policies. PeaceHealth is pleased to announce that effective immediately visitors are again allowed — one per patient and one at a time — at Peace Island Medical Center. Visitors are still required to wear a mask in healthcare settings, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  Continue Reading

WSU Extension offers farm planning course

Written on September 12, 2022 at 11:04 am, by

Washington State University San Juan County Extension shares news about an upcoming course for future farmers. If you are interested in farming, not sure how to begin, or dream of beginning or expanding your own small farm, the Cultivating Success series of courses combines workshop and farmer-direct learning experiences to help foster the success of  Continue Reading