Topic: Around Here
Jane Fuller announces candidacy for San Juan County Council District 3
Written on April 11, 2022 at 12:12 pm, by San Juan Update
Jane Fuller is running for the San Juan County Council seat for District 3, which includes Lopez, Shaw, and Decatur Islands. All County Council elections are countywide, so San Juan Islanders will still cast a vote for their preferred District 3 candidate in the August primary election. Our county and its residents are experiencing unique Continue Reading
San Juan County fair reveals 2022 poster design, asks for your help
Written on April 11, 2022 at 9:36 am, by San Juan Update
The County Fair shares the design for this year’s promotional poster, along with a request for help. It is official — the San Juan County Fair is back, in person, August 17-20 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Two Little Ducks; Quack, Quack!” This theme is instantly recognizable to any major Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 11
Written on April 11, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center in Friday Harbor is offering free assistance to any workers displaced by last week’s fire who need help finding a new job or who are ready to start a new career. Call 360-378-4662 to learn more. This first-person account of last Thursday’s events reminds us how fortunate we are Continue Reading
Casey Woods is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on April 9, 2022 at 2:44 pm, by San Juan Update
Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Casey Woods as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for April 2022. Casey has been a regular and dedicated volunteer for APS-FH since August of 2021. Casey comes Continue Reading
San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour returns in June
Written on April 9, 2022 at 11:24 am, by Jeff Arnim
The 30th annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour is scheduled to take place this year on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. According to the group organizing this year’s tour: With 19 studios and 46 artists, there are fabulous sculptors, potters, painters, jewelers, and woodworkers to meet. Explore art, clothing, weavings, glass, and Continue Reading
Town approves six-unit single-family home development near the elementary school
Written on April 9, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
Following a review by the Town of Friday Harbor Planning Commission and the adoption of a resolution by the Town Council, development can now proceed on a group of six single-family homes. Located on a 1.08-acre parcel at the corner of Grover Street and Hamilton Ranch Road, across from the elementary school ball fields, the Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 9
Written on April 9, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Four farms are scheduled to take part in today’s Farmers Market: Thornbush Farm and Talking Horse Ranch and Tigercello Farm from San Juan Island, plus Sunnyfield Farm from Lopez Island. Between them they’ll be offering apples, chai, eggs, fresh and aged goat cheese, chives, leeks, and pasture-raised beef and lamb. Another game, another win for Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Slow down for speeders!
Written on April 8, 2022 at 8:54 pm, by San Juan Update
A contradiction? Not at all! This is a proposal to remind visitors and those of us who persist in mainland ways that they are now in San Juan County, where things are different. This is why we’re here, and why others come. But the mainland pace of life is hard to shake, and shake it Continue Reading
Large-scale fire investigation will keep First and Spring Street closures in place
Written on April 8, 2022 at 7:38 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares an update about the upcoming investigation of yesterday’s fire and its impact on traffic and parking in town. Thirty agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are arriving in Friday Harbor today to investigate the fire that destroyed a quarter block of businesses in the downtown Continue Reading
County Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee to launch on the eve of Earth Day
Written on April 8, 2022 at 12:42 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship provides an update about the status of the newly formed Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee. On Friday, April 22, an expected 1 billion people around the world will take action to protect our planet in observance of Earth Day. On the eve of Earth Day, April 21, a Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Family Clinic opens on Monday
Written on April 8, 2022 at 7:54 am, by San Juan Update
Heather Christensen shares the good news about the opening of the new clinic on Blair. Friday Harbor Family Clinic is excited to open our doors this coming Monday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m. We will be giving out new patient paperwork and getting people registered the first week we are open. Please come in anytime Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 8
Written on April 8, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Economic Development Council has already raised $3,000 to support the businesses affected by yesterday’s fire, and the Town of Friday Harbor has committed an additional $10,000 in relief funding. You can donate here. The EDC is also working on recovery options with the County, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the office of Continue Reading
More details about today’s fire in Friday Harbor
Written on April 7, 2022 at 9:10 pm, by San Juan Update
Fire & Rescue sends along a detailed update about the catastrophic fire that occurred earlier today in Friday Harbor. The fire was reported near the intersection of First Street and Spring Street at 3:43 a.m. by a local tow truck driver. Crews arrived on scene and implemented an offensive interior attack prior to withdrawing and Continue Reading
Jane Fuller announces candidacy for San Juan County Council District 3
Written on April 11, 2022 at 12:12 pm, by San Juan Update
Jane Fuller is running for the San Juan County Council seat for District 3, which includes Lopez, Shaw, and Decatur Islands. All County Council elections are countywide, so San Juan Islanders will still cast a vote for their preferred District 3 candidate in the August primary election. Our county and its residents are experiencing unique Continue Reading
San Juan County fair reveals 2022 poster design, asks for your help
Written on April 11, 2022 at 9:36 am, by San Juan Update
The County Fair shares the design for this year’s promotional poster, along with a request for help. It is official — the San Juan County Fair is back, in person, August 17-20 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Two Little Ducks; Quack, Quack!” This theme is instantly recognizable to any major Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 11
Written on April 11, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center in Friday Harbor is offering free assistance to any workers displaced by last week’s fire who need help finding a new job or who are ready to start a new career. Call 360-378-4662 to learn more. This first-person account of last Thursday’s events reminds us how fortunate we are Continue Reading
Casey Woods is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on April 9, 2022 at 2:44 pm, by San Juan Update
Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Casey Woods as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for April 2022. Casey has been a regular and dedicated volunteer for APS-FH since August of 2021. Casey comes Continue Reading
San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour returns in June
Written on April 9, 2022 at 11:24 am, by Jeff Arnim
The 30th annual San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour is scheduled to take place this year on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. According to the group organizing this year’s tour: With 19 studios and 46 artists, there are fabulous sculptors, potters, painters, jewelers, and woodworkers to meet. Explore art, clothing, weavings, glass, and Continue Reading
Town approves six-unit single-family home development near the elementary school
Written on April 9, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
Following a review by the Town of Friday Harbor Planning Commission and the adoption of a resolution by the Town Council, development can now proceed on a group of six single-family homes. Located on a 1.08-acre parcel at the corner of Grover Street and Hamilton Ranch Road, across from the elementary school ball fields, the Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 9
Written on April 9, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Four farms are scheduled to take part in today’s Farmers Market: Thornbush Farm and Talking Horse Ranch and Tigercello Farm from San Juan Island, plus Sunnyfield Farm from Lopez Island. Between them they’ll be offering apples, chai, eggs, fresh and aged goat cheese, chives, leeks, and pasture-raised beef and lamb. Another game, another win for Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Slow down for speeders!
Written on April 8, 2022 at 8:54 pm, by San Juan Update
A contradiction? Not at all! This is a proposal to remind visitors and those of us who persist in mainland ways that they are now in San Juan County, where things are different. This is why we’re here, and why others come. But the mainland pace of life is hard to shake, and shake it Continue Reading
Large-scale fire investigation will keep First and Spring Street closures in place
Written on April 8, 2022 at 7:38 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares an update about the upcoming investigation of yesterday’s fire and its impact on traffic and parking in town. Thirty agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are arriving in Friday Harbor today to investigate the fire that destroyed a quarter block of businesses in the downtown Continue Reading
County Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee to launch on the eve of Earth Day
Written on April 8, 2022 at 12:42 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship provides an update about the status of the newly formed Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee. On Friday, April 22, an expected 1 billion people around the world will take action to protect our planet in observance of Earth Day. On the eve of Earth Day, April 21, a Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Family Clinic opens on Monday
Written on April 8, 2022 at 7:54 am, by San Juan Update
Heather Christensen shares the good news about the opening of the new clinic on Blair. Friday Harbor Family Clinic is excited to open our doors this coming Monday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m. We will be giving out new patient paperwork and getting people registered the first week we are open. Please come in anytime Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 8
Written on April 8, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Economic Development Council has already raised $3,000 to support the businesses affected by yesterday’s fire, and the Town of Friday Harbor has committed an additional $10,000 in relief funding. You can donate here. The EDC is also working on recovery options with the County, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the office of Continue Reading
More details about today’s fire in Friday Harbor
Written on April 7, 2022 at 9:10 pm, by San Juan Update
Fire & Rescue sends along a detailed update about the catastrophic fire that occurred earlier today in Friday Harbor. The fire was reported near the intersection of First Street and Spring Street at 3:43 a.m. by a local tow truck driver. Crews arrived on scene and implemented an offensive interior attack prior to withdrawing and Continue Reading