Topic: Around Here
Notes from the Island — April 15
Written on April 15, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Town of Friday Harbor announced yesterday afternoon that the cause of last Thursday’s fire was arson. They also disclosed that the fire started on the deck behind the building that housed Crystal Seas Kayaking. Washington State Ferries has postponed next week’s scheduled release of summer season vehicle Continue Reading
San Juan Island Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
Written on April 14, 2022 at 8:31 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Community Foundation has announced that scholarship applications are now being accepted for eligible San Juan Island 2022 graduating high school seniors. All applicants must plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university as full-time students in the 2022-2023 academic year. Eligibility requirements vary depending upon the program. For details and Continue Reading
A look at the first quarter real estate market results
Written on April 14, 2022 at 11:56 am, by San Juan Update
Merri Ann Simonson sends along an update about the state of the San Juan Island real estate market. This seller’s market continues to be very strong. The first quarter results in San Juan County and on San Juan Island were as expected for a first quarter. Per the NWMLS, the dollar volume in San Juan Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Starr Excavation is hiring for multiple office positions
Written on April 14, 2022 at 8:36 am, by Jeff Arnim
Starr Excavation is looking for two people to assist with office duties and administrative work in either a part-time or full-time capacity. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Notes from the Island — April 14
Written on April 14, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Firefighters Association is hosting its annual Easter event this Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance, and there’s a stamp collecting challenge (with prizes) for kids that you can learn more about on the Fire Department’s website. After a snow-out on Tuesday, the high school baseball and fastpitch Continue Reading
Senior Services Council Board to meet April 21
Written on April 13, 2022 at 1:05 pm, by San Juan Update
The Senior Services Council of San Juan County shares news about their upcoming meeting. The Board of Directors of the Senior Services Council of San Juan County will meet Thursday, April 21 at 1 p.m. over Zoom. The Board will discuss future directions for the Council intended to improve services for seniors and people living Continue Reading
Pet parade takes place April 23
Written on April 13, 2022 at 10:24 am, by San Juan Update
Island Rec sends along the details about the pet parade they’re hosting a week from Saturday. Grab your favorite pet and join us for a community pet parade on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m to noon at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Well behaved pets of any kind can register to participate. Prizes will Continue Reading
EDC offering fire recovery sessions for business owners and employees
Written on April 13, 2022 at 7:13 am, by San Juan Update
The Economic Development Council of San Juan County shares news about information sessions being offered later this week for businesses affected by last week’s fire. The EDC invites business owners and employees who have been displaced or negatively impacted by the April 7 fire in downtown Friday Harbor to an informational session featuring local banks, Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Power Squadron becomes largest in the Northwest, launches boating education program focused on local knowledge
Written on April 12, 2022 at 7:51 pm, by San Juan Update
The Friday Harbor Power Squadron shares an update about the growth of their organization and a new education program that focuses on the unique challenges of boating in the San Juan Islands. It is rare when a local organization from an island of only 7,000 residents can outperform similar groups from large cities like Seattle Continue Reading
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for April 15
Written on April 12, 2022 at 11:43 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, April 15 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 quarter 2022 financial report Director’s report – Acquisitions update Stewardship report Continue Reading
Climbing up the walls on Argyle
Written on April 12, 2022 at 9:29 am, by Jeff Arnim
Tucked in a back corner of the gym on Argyle Avenue, inside what was originally a racquetball court, sits one the Island’s most unique and challenging fitness options. Climb San Juan, started by Pat McAvoy last June, is the community’s only climbing gym. The walls that rise above the thickly padded floor have the look Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 12
Written on April 12, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Sea Salt’s fundraiser for the businesses affected by last week’s fire was a great success, raising more than $5,000. The funds will be distributed where they’re most needed by the Economic Development Council. Crows Nest Coffee is raising money to help rebuild their business. Friday Harbor High School baseball and fastpitch both Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 15
Written on April 15, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Town of Friday Harbor announced yesterday afternoon that the cause of last Thursday’s fire was arson. They also disclosed that the fire started on the deck behind the building that housed Crystal Seas Kayaking. Washington State Ferries has postponed next week’s scheduled release of summer season vehicle Continue Reading
San Juan Island Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
Written on April 14, 2022 at 8:31 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Community Foundation has announced that scholarship applications are now being accepted for eligible San Juan Island 2022 graduating high school seniors. All applicants must plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university as full-time students in the 2022-2023 academic year. Eligibility requirements vary depending upon the program. For details and Continue Reading
A look at the first quarter real estate market results
Written on April 14, 2022 at 11:56 am, by San Juan Update
Merri Ann Simonson sends along an update about the state of the San Juan Island real estate market. This seller’s market continues to be very strong. The first quarter results in San Juan County and on San Juan Island were as expected for a first quarter. Per the NWMLS, the dollar volume in San Juan Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Starr Excavation is hiring for multiple office positions
Written on April 14, 2022 at 8:36 am, by Jeff Arnim
Starr Excavation is looking for two people to assist with office duties and administrative work in either a part-time or full-time capacity. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Notes from the Island — April 14
Written on April 14, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Firefighters Association is hosting its annual Easter event this Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance, and there’s a stamp collecting challenge (with prizes) for kids that you can learn more about on the Fire Department’s website. After a snow-out on Tuesday, the high school baseball and fastpitch Continue Reading
Senior Services Council Board to meet April 21
Written on April 13, 2022 at 1:05 pm, by San Juan Update
The Senior Services Council of San Juan County shares news about their upcoming meeting. The Board of Directors of the Senior Services Council of San Juan County will meet Thursday, April 21 at 1 p.m. over Zoom. The Board will discuss future directions for the Council intended to improve services for seniors and people living Continue Reading
Pet parade takes place April 23
Written on April 13, 2022 at 10:24 am, by San Juan Update
Island Rec sends along the details about the pet parade they’re hosting a week from Saturday. Grab your favorite pet and join us for a community pet parade on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m to noon at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Well behaved pets of any kind can register to participate. Prizes will Continue Reading
EDC offering fire recovery sessions for business owners and employees
Written on April 13, 2022 at 7:13 am, by San Juan Update
The Economic Development Council of San Juan County shares news about information sessions being offered later this week for businesses affected by last week’s fire. The EDC invites business owners and employees who have been displaced or negatively impacted by the April 7 fire in downtown Friday Harbor to an informational session featuring local banks, Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Power Squadron becomes largest in the Northwest, launches boating education program focused on local knowledge
Written on April 12, 2022 at 7:51 pm, by San Juan Update
The Friday Harbor Power Squadron shares an update about the growth of their organization and a new education program that focuses on the unique challenges of boating in the San Juan Islands. It is rare when a local organization from an island of only 7,000 residents can outperform similar groups from large cities like Seattle Continue Reading
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for April 15
Written on April 12, 2022 at 11:43 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, April 15 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 quarter 2022 financial report Director’s report – Acquisitions update Stewardship report Continue Reading
Climbing up the walls on Argyle
Written on April 12, 2022 at 9:29 am, by Jeff Arnim
Tucked in a back corner of the gym on Argyle Avenue, inside what was originally a racquetball court, sits one the Island’s most unique and challenging fitness options. Climb San Juan, started by Pat McAvoy last June, is the community’s only climbing gym. The walls that rise above the thickly padded floor have the look Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 12
Written on April 12, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Sea Salt’s fundraiser for the businesses affected by last week’s fire was a great success, raising more than $5,000. The funds will be distributed where they’re most needed by the Economic Development Council. Crows Nest Coffee is raising money to help rebuild their business. Friday Harbor High School baseball and fastpitch both Continue Reading