Topic: Around Here
San Juan Island EMS hires new training and operations assistant chief
Written on June 2, 2022 at 8:31 pm, by San Juan Update
EMS sends along details about their newest hire, T.J. Bishop. San Juan Island EMS would like to officially welcome our new Assistant Chief of Training and Operations, T.J. Bishop. We feel lucky to have Chief Bishop. In his military career he was an infantry squad leader and served in the Special Forces and the Old Continue Reading
National Historic Park and Library continue collaborative programming
Written on June 2, 2022 at 11:31 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan Island National Historical Park shares news about upcoming programming created in partnership with the San Juan Island Library. San Juan Island National Historical Park and the San Juan Island Public Library are pleased to announce the return of our popular collaborative Nature Matters series. These series of interactive programs have been a well-attended Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 2
Written on June 2, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School seniors take on the high school staff in a kickball game at Linde Park this evening at 5 p.m. There will also be a barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs, and any profits go toward grad night. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a home run derby on the baseball diamond, Continue Reading
Recapping the island family hike and film party
Written on June 1, 2022 at 7:23 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Island Trails Committee and Friday Harbor Film Festival share their perspective on the family events they hosted this past Sunday. Last Sunday at 11 a.m., 32 people met in the parking area at the intersection of Roche Harbor and West Valley roads. Led by two high school girls — Lucy and Ava Continue Reading
Burning closed until October
Written on June 1, 2022 at 8:29 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County Fire Marshal sends along an update about burn permits. Residential and commercial burning closed for the season effective June 1. Permits will become available again in October. Recreational campfires remain open at this time and include attended fires consisting of clean, dry firewood in an approved fire pit up to three Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 1
Written on June 1, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Island Air Ambulance will have a space at this weekend’s farmers market to share CPR awareness in recognition of CPR Awareness Week. Island Air’s flight crew — consisting of board-certified paramedics and nurses — will be available to demonstrate and answer any questions for free. Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in their Director Series Continue Reading
A young kit ventures out to see the world
Written on May 31, 2022 at 8:38 pm, by San Juan Update
Learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island, including his role as a member of the volunteer Fox Brigade at American Camp.
In case you missed it: highlights from the San Juan Update in May
Written on May 31, 2022 at 5:30 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The most-read stories on the San Juan Update in May included the County’s allocation of $2 million in funding for affordable housing projects, the County Council’s approval of a vacation rental permit cap, and a profile of newborn lambs in sweaters. We also published original stories about U.S. Representative Rick Larsen’s visit to Friday Harbor, Continue Reading
Childcare co-op pilot program works to address a critical island need
Written on May 31, 2022 at 1:08 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Raising an infant or toddler is challenging for any family trying to balance the demands of work life and home life. But take away nearly half of a community’s childcare capacity in the span of only a few years and all of a sudden achieving that balance can feel impossible. The numbers are staggering – Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 31
Written on May 31, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School’s Lily Rock took home eighth place in the 3200 meters at the 2B track & field state championships in Cheney on Saturday. Crows Nest is open for business again, located in the narrow space between Be Chic Boutique and Friday Harbor Trading Post on Spring Street. Demolition is complete at the Continue Reading
Island Jobs: San Juan Island Library is hiring Public Service Associates
Written on May 28, 2022 at 7:15 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Library is looking for two part-time Public Service Associates — one to work 10 hours per week, the other to work 15 hours per week. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
34 reported active COVID cases on San Juan Island
Written on May 28, 2022 at 12:04 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 34 active COVID cases on San Juan Island as of Friday, down sharply from the 82 cases reported on the County’s COVID dashboard at the same time last week. Orcas Island has 20 active cases, up from 18 last week. Lopez Island has just two active Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 28
Written on May 28, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School’s Luke Fincher is one of two winners of the San Juan Preservation Trust’s Climate Leadership Scholarship for 2022. Here’s the lineup for today’s farmers market. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art is holding its inaugural appraisal event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Desolation Sound is performing from 6 Continue Reading
San Juan Island EMS hires new training and operations assistant chief
Written on June 2, 2022 at 8:31 pm, by San Juan Update
EMS sends along details about their newest hire, T.J. Bishop. San Juan Island EMS would like to officially welcome our new Assistant Chief of Training and Operations, T.J. Bishop. We feel lucky to have Chief Bishop. In his military career he was an infantry squad leader and served in the Special Forces and the Old Continue Reading
National Historic Park and Library continue collaborative programming
Written on June 2, 2022 at 11:31 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan Island National Historical Park shares news about upcoming programming created in partnership with the San Juan Island Library. San Juan Island National Historical Park and the San Juan Island Public Library are pleased to announce the return of our popular collaborative Nature Matters series. These series of interactive programs have been a well-attended Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 2
Written on June 2, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School seniors take on the high school staff in a kickball game at Linde Park this evening at 5 p.m. There will also be a barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs, and any profits go toward grad night. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a home run derby on the baseball diamond, Continue Reading
Recapping the island family hike and film party
Written on June 1, 2022 at 7:23 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Island Trails Committee and Friday Harbor Film Festival share their perspective on the family events they hosted this past Sunday. Last Sunday at 11 a.m., 32 people met in the parking area at the intersection of Roche Harbor and West Valley roads. Led by two high school girls — Lucy and Ava Continue Reading
Burning closed until October
Written on June 1, 2022 at 8:29 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County Fire Marshal sends along an update about burn permits. Residential and commercial burning closed for the season effective June 1. Permits will become available again in October. Recreational campfires remain open at this time and include attended fires consisting of clean, dry firewood in an approved fire pit up to three Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 1
Written on June 1, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Island Air Ambulance will have a space at this weekend’s farmers market to share CPR awareness in recognition of CPR Awareness Week. Island Air’s flight crew — consisting of board-certified paramedics and nurses — will be available to demonstrate and answer any questions for free. Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in their Director Series Continue Reading
A young kit ventures out to see the world
Written on May 31, 2022 at 8:38 pm, by San Juan Update
Learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island, including his role as a member of the volunteer Fox Brigade at American Camp.
In case you missed it: highlights from the San Juan Update in May
Written on May 31, 2022 at 5:30 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The most-read stories on the San Juan Update in May included the County’s allocation of $2 million in funding for affordable housing projects, the County Council’s approval of a vacation rental permit cap, and a profile of newborn lambs in sweaters. We also published original stories about U.S. Representative Rick Larsen’s visit to Friday Harbor, Continue Reading
Childcare co-op pilot program works to address a critical island need
Written on May 31, 2022 at 1:08 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Raising an infant or toddler is challenging for any family trying to balance the demands of work life and home life. But take away nearly half of a community’s childcare capacity in the span of only a few years and all of a sudden achieving that balance can feel impossible. The numbers are staggering – Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 31
Written on May 31, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School’s Lily Rock took home eighth place in the 3200 meters at the 2B track & field state championships in Cheney on Saturday. Crows Nest is open for business again, located in the narrow space between Be Chic Boutique and Friday Harbor Trading Post on Spring Street. Demolition is complete at the Continue Reading
Island Jobs: San Juan Island Library is hiring Public Service Associates
Written on May 28, 2022 at 7:15 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Library is looking for two part-time Public Service Associates — one to work 10 hours per week, the other to work 15 hours per week. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
34 reported active COVID cases on San Juan Island
Written on May 28, 2022 at 12:04 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 34 active COVID cases on San Juan Island as of Friday, down sharply from the 82 cases reported on the County’s COVID dashboard at the same time last week. Orcas Island has 20 active cases, up from 18 last week. Lopez Island has just two active Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 28
Written on May 28, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School’s Luke Fincher is one of two winners of the San Juan Preservation Trust’s Climate Leadership Scholarship for 2022. Here’s the lineup for today’s farmers market. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art is holding its inaugural appraisal event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Desolation Sound is performing from 6 Continue Reading