Topic: Around Here
Notes from the Island — May 19
Written on May 19, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Salty Fox is closed until Friday, May 27. They’ll be back just in time for Memorial Day weekend. San Juan Brewing Co. has fixed their kitchen issues, so burgers and sandwiches and fried items are back on the menu. If you’re planning to attend the Friday Harbor High School state tournament game in Brewster this Continue Reading
Town delivers new refuse carts to residential customers
Written on May 18, 2022 at 12:24 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor sends along an update about the new garbage carts that have been delivered in the last two weeks. Town residential refuse customers are receiving their new, green refuse carts. The 32-gallon wheeled carts include a lift bar to assist workers with loading and reduce the risk of injury. The carts Continue Reading
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for May 20
Written on May 18, 2022 at 10:10 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m. Items up for discussion or action at Friday’s meeting include: General public comments Chair and Commissioners report County Council update – Christine Minney First amended budget proposal Director’s report – Acquisitions update Open Public Meetings Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park’s Summer Series runs between June 18 and Sept. 3
Written on May 18, 2022 at 8:28 am, by San Juan Update
The Sculpture Park shares news about their upcoming summer programming. Summer fun is waiting for you at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Every Saturday beginning June 18, join the fun with a BYOP — bring your own picnic — followed by a family-friendly group sculpture event. The fun kicks off with Alchemy Art Center Continue Reading
County Council caps vacation rental permits on San Juan Island at 337
Written on May 17, 2022 at 9:50 pm, by Jeff Arnim
On Tuesday, more than 16 months after enacting a moratorium on new vacation rental permits, the San Juan County Council put into place a long-term cap on the number of permits allowed within the county. Under the amended ordinance passed unanimously by the Council, San Juan Island will be allotted 337 permits, with 211 for Continue Reading
Six spring sports teams advance to the postseason
Written on May 17, 2022 at 12:15 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School sends along an update about what’s next for its spring sports teams. Baseball – Our baseball team beat Coupeville 3-2 on Friday in a winner-to-state playoff game at La Conner. The boys will now play in the regional state tournament at Brewster High School this Saturday at 1 p.m. Friday Harbor Continue Reading
Island Senior: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Written on May 17, 2022 at 10:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The advice columnist known as Dear Abby once said, “These days it takes nerves of steel just to be neurotic” — and she said that in the sixties. In today’s world there is plenty to fray our weary nerves. We have all the usual causes for mental distress: anxiety, isolation, loss, health issues, all magnified Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 17
Written on May 17, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Brewing Co. donated all of its Saturday beer proceeds — over $3,000 — to help the Friday Harbor businesses most affected by last month’s fire. The Friday Harbor High School boys track & field team are the District 2B academic state champions for spring. The Port of Friday Harbor will be holding its Continue Reading
EDC to offer tech training course in web development
Written on May 16, 2022 at 2:44 pm, by San Juan Update
The EDC shares news about its new Tech Accelerator Training Initiative. In an effort to train local workers into high-wage, skilled tech jobs, the San Juan County Economic Development Council has launched a Tech Accelerator Training Initiative to serve island youth, unemployed and underemployed workers, and business owners needing technological assistance for their enterprises. This Continue Reading
Canadian Vocal trio The Tenors coming to SJCT on May 23
Written on May 16, 2022 at 11:12 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan Community Theatre shares news about a one-night-only concert taking place next Monday. Canadian vocalists Clifton, Fraser, and Victor create the award-winning and multi-platinum-selling band The Tenors. They will be performing live for one night only at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m., accompanied by brass soloist Jens Lindemann. Continue Reading
County Council agenda for May 17
Written on May 16, 2022 at 8:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 9 a.m. The meeting will include four public hearings to consider: Adopting an ordinance to adopt technical corrections to the San Juan County Charter regarding Council residency districts Adopting an ordinance establishing a cap on permits for vacation rental of Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 16
Written on May 16, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Port of Friday Harbor has released the draft of their strategic plan. A public hearing will be held at San Juan Island Yacht Club at noon on Wednesday, June 8 to receive public comments prior to final action by the Port Commission. You can also send written comments to [email protected] up to 48 hours Continue Reading
Linda Pollard is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on May 14, 2022 at 6:32 pm, 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 Linda Pollard as its volunteer of the month for May. Linda came to volunteer at the APS-FH Treasure Hounds store in November 2021, soon after relocating to Friday Harbor. Treasure Hounds is APS-FH’s upscale-resale home Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 19
Written on May 19, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Salty Fox is closed until Friday, May 27. They’ll be back just in time for Memorial Day weekend. San Juan Brewing Co. has fixed their kitchen issues, so burgers and sandwiches and fried items are back on the menu. If you’re planning to attend the Friday Harbor High School state tournament game in Brewster this Continue Reading
Town delivers new refuse carts to residential customers
Written on May 18, 2022 at 12:24 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor sends along an update about the new garbage carts that have been delivered in the last two weeks. Town residential refuse customers are receiving their new, green refuse carts. The 32-gallon wheeled carts include a lift bar to assist workers with loading and reduce the risk of injury. The carts Continue Reading
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for May 20
Written on May 18, 2022 at 10:10 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m. Items up for discussion or action at Friday’s meeting include: General public comments Chair and Commissioners report County Council update – Christine Minney First amended budget proposal Director’s report – Acquisitions update Open Public Meetings Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park’s Summer Series runs between June 18 and Sept. 3
Written on May 18, 2022 at 8:28 am, by San Juan Update
The Sculpture Park shares news about their upcoming summer programming. Summer fun is waiting for you at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Every Saturday beginning June 18, join the fun with a BYOP — bring your own picnic — followed by a family-friendly group sculpture event. The fun kicks off with Alchemy Art Center Continue Reading
County Council caps vacation rental permits on San Juan Island at 337
Written on May 17, 2022 at 9:50 pm, by Jeff Arnim
On Tuesday, more than 16 months after enacting a moratorium on new vacation rental permits, the San Juan County Council put into place a long-term cap on the number of permits allowed within the county. Under the amended ordinance passed unanimously by the Council, San Juan Island will be allotted 337 permits, with 211 for Continue Reading
Six spring sports teams advance to the postseason
Written on May 17, 2022 at 12:15 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School sends along an update about what’s next for its spring sports teams. Baseball – Our baseball team beat Coupeville 3-2 on Friday in a winner-to-state playoff game at La Conner. The boys will now play in the regional state tournament at Brewster High School this Saturday at 1 p.m. Friday Harbor Continue Reading
Island Senior: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Written on May 17, 2022 at 10:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The advice columnist known as Dear Abby once said, “These days it takes nerves of steel just to be neurotic” — and she said that in the sixties. In today’s world there is plenty to fray our weary nerves. We have all the usual causes for mental distress: anxiety, isolation, loss, health issues, all magnified Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 17
Written on May 17, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Brewing Co. donated all of its Saturday beer proceeds — over $3,000 — to help the Friday Harbor businesses most affected by last month’s fire. The Friday Harbor High School boys track & field team are the District 2B academic state champions for spring. The Port of Friday Harbor will be holding its Continue Reading
EDC to offer tech training course in web development
Written on May 16, 2022 at 2:44 pm, by San Juan Update
The EDC shares news about its new Tech Accelerator Training Initiative. In an effort to train local workers into high-wage, skilled tech jobs, the San Juan County Economic Development Council has launched a Tech Accelerator Training Initiative to serve island youth, unemployed and underemployed workers, and business owners needing technological assistance for their enterprises. This Continue Reading
Canadian Vocal trio The Tenors coming to SJCT on May 23
Written on May 16, 2022 at 11:12 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan Community Theatre shares news about a one-night-only concert taking place next Monday. Canadian vocalists Clifton, Fraser, and Victor create the award-winning and multi-platinum-selling band The Tenors. They will be performing live for one night only at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m., accompanied by brass soloist Jens Lindemann. Continue Reading
County Council agenda for May 17
Written on May 16, 2022 at 8:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 9 a.m. The meeting will include four public hearings to consider: Adopting an ordinance to adopt technical corrections to the San Juan County Charter regarding Council residency districts Adopting an ordinance establishing a cap on permits for vacation rental of Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 16
Written on May 16, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Port of Friday Harbor has released the draft of their strategic plan. A public hearing will be held at San Juan Island Yacht Club at noon on Wednesday, June 8 to receive public comments prior to final action by the Port Commission. You can also send written comments to [email protected] up to 48 hours Continue Reading
Linda Pollard is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on May 14, 2022 at 6:32 pm, 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 Linda Pollard as its volunteer of the month for May. Linda came to volunteer at the APS-FH Treasure Hounds store in November 2021, soon after relocating to Friday Harbor. Treasure Hounds is APS-FH’s upscale-resale home Continue Reading