Topic: Around Here
Spring Street fire cleanup expected to start on Monday
Written on April 28, 2022 at 7:38 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The charred remains of the four Spring Street buildings destroyed in an April 7 arson will likely start to come down on Monday. According to Friday Harbor Town Administrator Denice Kulseth, the two insurance companies that underwrote the policies on the buildings – Farmers Insurance and Liberty Mutual – have agreed to hire local company Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Labs holding open house on May 21
Written on April 28, 2022 at 11:14 am, by San Juan Update
University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs shares news about their first open house in several years. We are delighted to share the good news that UW Friday Harbor Labs will host its first open house in several years. We look forward to welcoming our community and San Juan Island visitors to the Labs on Saturday, Continue Reading
MV Yakima out of service indefinitely
Written on April 28, 2022 at 9:26 am, by Jeff Arnim
MV Yakima, the number two vessel on the San Juan Islands-Anacortes ferry route, is out of service indefinitely following an incident at Lopez Island yesterday afternoon. “We’re just beginning an investigation into what happened,” says Ian Sterling, public information officer for Washington State Ferries. “We know that the anchor was dislodged somehow and damaged both Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 28
Written on April 28, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan County is holding the first of three public meetings related to the development of its Sustainable Tourism Management Plan tonight. The meeting will take place over Zoom from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Friday Harbor High School baseball lost 11-8 at Coupeville, ending their winning streak at ten games and placing Continue Reading
Candidate filing week runs May 16-20
Written on April 27, 2022 at 1:55 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Starting Monday, May 16, residents interested in running for political office can submit their candidate filings. Eight countywide offices are up for a vote in the November 8 general election, including Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, District 3 Councilmember, District Court Judge, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer. According to the San Juan County Elections Office, candidates may Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 27
Written on April 27, 2022 at 8:39 am, by Jeff Arnim
Doug DeMeerleer’s artwork, Printonyx’s printing, and Cecil DeMeerleer’s publicity efforts joined forces to raise $1,155 for the Family Resource Center. The funds will be used to help those impacted by the April 7 fire with essential household and family needs. There’s a chance that additional prints of Doug’s painting of the buildings at the corner Continue Reading
John Kulseth running for re-election for County Assessor
Written on April 26, 2022 at 1:42 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Incumbent San Juan County Assessor John Kulseth has announced his intention to run for re-election. “I’ve had the privilege of serving as your Assessor for the past eight years and am asking for the opportunity to continue serving you,” Kulseth said in his campaign announcement. “I’ve worked for the past eighteen years to understand and Continue Reading
National Historical Park visitor centers announce opening dates
Written on April 26, 2022 at 10:30 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan Island National Historical Park shares an update about the opening of its English Camp and American Camp visitors this spring and summer. San Juan Island National Historical Park is getting ready to open its visitor centers for the year. This year, the English Camp Visitor Center will open Friday, May 28, and will Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 26
Written on April 26, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School’s baseball and fastpitch teams take on Coupeville on the road today at 4 p.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church is hosting a free concert this Sunday featuring works from C.P.E. Bach, Giovanni Pergolisi and Richard Lind. Any proceeds from donations at the door will be given to the Friday Harbor Food Bank Continue Reading
Town receives USDA environmental stewardship award
Written on April 25, 2022 at 3:26 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares an update about the USDA award they received last week. The Town of Friday Harbor’s wastewater treatment plant improvement project begins later this year and has already earned the Town special recognition. On behalf of the Town, Mayor Ray Jackson accepted the Building a Better America Environmental Stewardship Award Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Jane Fuller for County Council
Written on April 25, 2022 at 1:35 pm, by Jeff Arnim
We are very excited that there is an excellent candidate for our next County Council representative from District 3 (Lopez/Shaw). Jane Fuller is knowledgeable, experienced and energized, and is the right person at the right time for San Juan County. She has a long history with Lopez Island dating back to her childhood and since Continue Reading
Words of thanks from Sheriff Ron Krebs
Written on April 25, 2022 at 9:53 am, by Jeff Arnim
On April 7th, our town was changed forever by an act of arson. There are no words to describe how it felt to arrive on scene and see the scope and magnitude of the fire. It was devastating to watch our iconic downtown burn. The destruction was extensive and the unanswered questions of how and Continue Reading
Spring Street fire cleanup expected to start on Monday
Written on April 28, 2022 at 7:38 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The charred remains of the four Spring Street buildings destroyed in an April 7 arson will likely start to come down on Monday. According to Friday Harbor Town Administrator Denice Kulseth, the two insurance companies that underwrote the policies on the buildings – Farmers Insurance and Liberty Mutual – have agreed to hire local company Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Labs holding open house on May 21
Written on April 28, 2022 at 11:14 am, by San Juan Update
University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs shares news about their first open house in several years. We are delighted to share the good news that UW Friday Harbor Labs will host its first open house in several years. We look forward to welcoming our community and San Juan Island visitors to the Labs on Saturday, Continue Reading
MV Yakima out of service indefinitely
Written on April 28, 2022 at 9:26 am, by Jeff Arnim
MV Yakima, the number two vessel on the San Juan Islands-Anacortes ferry route, is out of service indefinitely following an incident at Lopez Island yesterday afternoon. “We’re just beginning an investigation into what happened,” says Ian Sterling, public information officer for Washington State Ferries. “We know that the anchor was dislodged somehow and damaged both Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 28
Written on April 28, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan County is holding the first of three public meetings related to the development of its Sustainable Tourism Management Plan tonight. The meeting will take place over Zoom from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Friday Harbor High School baseball lost 11-8 at Coupeville, ending their winning streak at ten games and placing Continue Reading
Candidate filing week runs May 16-20
Written on April 27, 2022 at 1:55 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Starting Monday, May 16, residents interested in running for political office can submit their candidate filings. Eight countywide offices are up for a vote in the November 8 general election, including Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, District 3 Councilmember, District Court Judge, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer. According to the San Juan County Elections Office, candidates may Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 27
Written on April 27, 2022 at 8:39 am, by Jeff Arnim
Doug DeMeerleer’s artwork, Printonyx’s printing, and Cecil DeMeerleer’s publicity efforts joined forces to raise $1,155 for the Family Resource Center. The funds will be used to help those impacted by the April 7 fire with essential household and family needs. There’s a chance that additional prints of Doug’s painting of the buildings at the corner Continue Reading
John Kulseth running for re-election for County Assessor
Written on April 26, 2022 at 1:42 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Incumbent San Juan County Assessor John Kulseth has announced his intention to run for re-election. “I’ve had the privilege of serving as your Assessor for the past eight years and am asking for the opportunity to continue serving you,” Kulseth said in his campaign announcement. “I’ve worked for the past eighteen years to understand and Continue Reading
National Historical Park visitor centers announce opening dates
Written on April 26, 2022 at 10:30 am, by San Juan Update
San Juan Island National Historical Park shares an update about the opening of its English Camp and American Camp visitors this spring and summer. San Juan Island National Historical Park is getting ready to open its visitor centers for the year. This year, the English Camp Visitor Center will open Friday, May 28, and will Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 26
Written on April 26, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School’s baseball and fastpitch teams take on Coupeville on the road today at 4 p.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church is hosting a free concert this Sunday featuring works from C.P.E. Bach, Giovanni Pergolisi and Richard Lind. Any proceeds from donations at the door will be given to the Friday Harbor Food Bank Continue Reading
Town receives USDA environmental stewardship award
Written on April 25, 2022 at 3:26 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares an update about the USDA award they received last week. The Town of Friday Harbor’s wastewater treatment plant improvement project begins later this year and has already earned the Town special recognition. On behalf of the Town, Mayor Ray Jackson accepted the Building a Better America Environmental Stewardship Award Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Jane Fuller for County Council
Written on April 25, 2022 at 1:35 pm, by Jeff Arnim
We are very excited that there is an excellent candidate for our next County Council representative from District 3 (Lopez/Shaw). Jane Fuller is knowledgeable, experienced and energized, and is the right person at the right time for San Juan County. She has a long history with Lopez Island dating back to her childhood and since Continue Reading
Words of thanks from Sheriff Ron Krebs
Written on April 25, 2022 at 9:53 am, by Jeff Arnim
On April 7th, our town was changed forever by an act of arson. There are no words to describe how it felt to arrive on scene and see the scope and magnitude of the fire. It was devastating to watch our iconic downtown burn. The destruction was extensive and the unanswered questions of how and Continue Reading