Topic: Around Here
From onlooking to action
Written on April 7, 2022 at 11:49 am, by Jeff Arnim
Except for the hard-working first responders, this morning we’re all onlookers, watching powerless as the face of Friday Harbor and the lives of dozens of our fellow Islanders change forever with the progression of the major fire that started in town early this morning. To help change that in some small way, please consider donating Continue Reading
Fire crews from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez battling fire on First Street
Written on April 7, 2022 at 8:06 am, by Jeff Arnim
Three buildings on the northeast corner of First Street and Spring Street caught fire at roughly 4 a.m. this morning and continue to burn. Fire crews from San Juan Island, Orcas Island and Lopez Island are currently working to contain the blaze, which is confirmed to have affected the buildings housing Herb’s Tavern, Crows Nest, Continue Reading
Sheriff’s boat Sentinel to remain in service through the summer
Written on April 7, 2022 at 7:33 am, by Jeff Arnim
With the busy tourist and boating seasons on the horizon, the San Juan County Council has opted to delay the planned sale of Sentinel, one of the primary emergency response vessels operated by the County Sheriff’s Office. At the Council meeting held this past Tuesday, April 5, Sheriff Ron Krebs recommended that the County pause Continue Reading
Great Islands Clean-up takes place April 23
Written on April 6, 2022 at 2:20 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship shares details about the Island’s major annual public clean-up event. The Great Islands Clean-up is back in person. Come join your fellow Islanders for the 2022 Spring Great Islands Clean-up on Saturday, April 23, between 10 a.m and 2 p.m. This year’s theme, All Hands on Deck, Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Island Rec is hiring a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker
Written on April 6, 2022 at 10:44 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Park and Recreation District is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker to help out from May through mid-September. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Today is Library Giving Day
Written on April 6, 2022 at 7:44 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Island Library sends along a reminder about the importance of its individual financial supporters. What is 100 years old and opens its doors to Islanders 6 days a week? Your local library! The San Juan Island Library welcomes Islanders and visitors of all ages, and has for a century. With nothing more Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 6
Written on April 6, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School baseball blew out Concrete High School 20-0 yesterday afternoon at Linde to move to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in conference. The Wolverines play again on Friday in a road game at LaConner. Coho is running another pop-up this Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m., only instead of dim sum, this Continue Reading
Rhonda Pederson running for re-election for County Treasurer
Written on April 5, 2022 at 6:42 pm, by San Juan Update
Incumbent County Treasurer Rhonda Pederson sends along her re-election announcement. I am honored to have served as San Juan County Treasurer since January 2015, and announce that I am running for re-election. I am proud of my department’s high level of integrity, commitment, and service to the citizens of San Juan County, especially during the Continue Reading
Elegant Edibles bake sale takes place at Community Theatre on April 16
Written on April 5, 2022 at 11:00 am, by San Juan Update
The Community Arts Theatre Society (CATS) sends along news about their bake sale fundraiser, which takes place next Saturday. The annual Elegant Edibles Easter Bake Sale returns on Saturday, April 16 in the Lobby of the Community Theatre. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the sale ends at noon. Arrive early to select your favorite Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 5
Written on April 5, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The high school baseball team returns to the diamond at Linde this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in a conference game against Concrete High School. San Juan Singers are performing a Celtic concert this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Theatre. The performances feature Irish, Scottish, and Welsh music accompanied by piano, harp, Continue Reading
Town shares Spring Cleanup results
Written on April 4, 2022 at 2:25 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor sends along a brief update about last week’s Spring Cleanup efforts. The Town of Friday Harbor helped its customers jump start their spring cleaning with free pickup of oversized refuse the week of March 25-31. This is the sixth year the Town has offered the Spring Cleanup service to its Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Atelier holding open house on April 7
Written on April 4, 2022 at 11:44 am, by San Juan Update
Friday Harbor Atelier shares some news about their upcoming spring exhibition. Winter has given us an opportunity to go inward and springtime brings the promise of new creativity, as the artists of the Friday Harbor Atelier open the doors to a new season with new artworks by more than a dozen member artists. The artists of the Continue Reading
County Council agenda for April 5
Written on April 4, 2022 at 8:47 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at 9 a.m. The meeting will include two public hearings related to: An ordinance amending San Juan County Code 3.16, eliminating separate lodging tax facilities and promotion accounts and making other amendments to update Chapter 3.16 of the San Juan County Continue Reading
From onlooking to action
Written on April 7, 2022 at 11:49 am, by Jeff Arnim
Except for the hard-working first responders, this morning we’re all onlookers, watching powerless as the face of Friday Harbor and the lives of dozens of our fellow Islanders change forever with the progression of the major fire that started in town early this morning. To help change that in some small way, please consider donating Continue Reading
Fire crews from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez battling fire on First Street
Written on April 7, 2022 at 8:06 am, by Jeff Arnim
Three buildings on the northeast corner of First Street and Spring Street caught fire at roughly 4 a.m. this morning and continue to burn. Fire crews from San Juan Island, Orcas Island and Lopez Island are currently working to contain the blaze, which is confirmed to have affected the buildings housing Herb’s Tavern, Crows Nest, Continue Reading
Sheriff’s boat Sentinel to remain in service through the summer
Written on April 7, 2022 at 7:33 am, by Jeff Arnim
With the busy tourist and boating seasons on the horizon, the San Juan County Council has opted to delay the planned sale of Sentinel, one of the primary emergency response vessels operated by the County Sheriff’s Office. At the Council meeting held this past Tuesday, April 5, Sheriff Ron Krebs recommended that the County pause Continue Reading
Great Islands Clean-up takes place April 23
Written on April 6, 2022 at 2:20 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship shares details about the Island’s major annual public clean-up event. The Great Islands Clean-up is back in person. Come join your fellow Islanders for the 2022 Spring Great Islands Clean-up on Saturday, April 23, between 10 a.m and 2 p.m. This year’s theme, All Hands on Deck, Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Island Rec is hiring a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker
Written on April 6, 2022 at 10:44 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Island Park and Recreation District is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker to help out from May through mid-September. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Today is Library Giving Day
Written on April 6, 2022 at 7:44 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Island Library sends along a reminder about the importance of its individual financial supporters. What is 100 years old and opens its doors to Islanders 6 days a week? Your local library! The San Juan Island Library welcomes Islanders and visitors of all ages, and has for a century. With nothing more Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 6
Written on April 6, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
Friday Harbor High School baseball blew out Concrete High School 20-0 yesterday afternoon at Linde to move to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in conference. The Wolverines play again on Friday in a road game at LaConner. Coho is running another pop-up this Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m., only instead of dim sum, this Continue Reading
Rhonda Pederson running for re-election for County Treasurer
Written on April 5, 2022 at 6:42 pm, by San Juan Update
Incumbent County Treasurer Rhonda Pederson sends along her re-election announcement. I am honored to have served as San Juan County Treasurer since January 2015, and announce that I am running for re-election. I am proud of my department’s high level of integrity, commitment, and service to the citizens of San Juan County, especially during the Continue Reading
Elegant Edibles bake sale takes place at Community Theatre on April 16
Written on April 5, 2022 at 11:00 am, by San Juan Update
The Community Arts Theatre Society (CATS) sends along news about their bake sale fundraiser, which takes place next Saturday. The annual Elegant Edibles Easter Bake Sale returns on Saturday, April 16 in the Lobby of the Community Theatre. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the sale ends at noon. Arrive early to select your favorite Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — April 5
Written on April 5, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The high school baseball team returns to the diamond at Linde this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in a conference game against Concrete High School. San Juan Singers are performing a Celtic concert this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Theatre. The performances feature Irish, Scottish, and Welsh music accompanied by piano, harp, Continue Reading
Town shares Spring Cleanup results
Written on April 4, 2022 at 2:25 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor sends along a brief update about last week’s Spring Cleanup efforts. The Town of Friday Harbor helped its customers jump start their spring cleaning with free pickup of oversized refuse the week of March 25-31. This is the sixth year the Town has offered the Spring Cleanup service to its Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Atelier holding open house on April 7
Written on April 4, 2022 at 11:44 am, by San Juan Update
Friday Harbor Atelier shares some news about their upcoming spring exhibition. Winter has given us an opportunity to go inward and springtime brings the promise of new creativity, as the artists of the Friday Harbor Atelier open the doors to a new season with new artworks by more than a dozen member artists. The artists of the Continue Reading
County Council agenda for April 5
Written on April 4, 2022 at 8:47 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at 9 a.m. The meeting will include two public hearings related to: An ordinance amending San Juan County Code 3.16, eliminating separate lodging tax facilities and promotion accounts and making other amendments to update Chapter 3.16 of the San Juan County Continue Reading