Topic: Around Here
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for March 18
Written on March 15, 2022 at 7:28 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m. Items up for discussion or action at Friday’s meeting include: Chair and Commissioners report County Council update – Christine Minney Director’s report – Acquisitions update Stewardship report – Final review of draft agricultural policy Outreach Continue Reading
Island Jobs: San Juan Island Community Foundation seeks Director of Finance
Written on March 15, 2022 at 4:30 pm, by Jeff Arnim
SJICF is looking for a full-time accountant to be responsible for all financial, accounting and fund management functions of the Foundation. This senior executive position will join an expert team assuring the successful execution of the Foundation’s charitable community mission. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Friends of the San Juans scores legal victory with implications for Southern Resident killer whales
Written on March 15, 2022 at 2:15 pm, by San Juan Update
Friends of the San Juans shares news about the outcome of legal proceedings involving Phillips 66 and a proposed expansion of its refinery in Ferndale. Friends of the San Juans, a small environmental nonprofit based in the San Juan Islands, recently scored a decisive legal victory against fossil-fuel giant Phillips 66, representing an important win Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue saves Island home
Written on March 15, 2022 at 1:50 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue sends along some details about their response to a recent fire at a home in Friday Harbor. On Friday afternoon, March 11, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) crews received a page from a 911 call regarding reports of fire at a home in the town of Friday Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Luxel is hiring a Lab Technician
Written on March 15, 2022 at 10:48 am, by Jeff Arnim
Luxel has an immediate opening for a full-time Lab Technician to join their growing team. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Pop-up bagel shop fills a hole
Written on March 15, 2022 at 8:36 am, by Jeff Arnim
Law enforcement officer by day, baker by night – Andy Urbach is the aproned hero delivering fresh-baked bagels to an island that can’t get enough of his yeasted works of art. A Corrections Officer with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Andy is the driving force behind Old Town Bagel Co., a pop-up shop preparing Continue Reading
Q&A with OPALCO Board of Directors candidate Jessa Madosky
Written on March 14, 2022 at 3:48 pm, by San Juan Update
Jessa Madosky is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the OPALCO Board of Directors that represents District 1, which includes San Juan Island. Voting opened on March 11 and runs through April 27. OPALCO asked each candidate more than a dozen questions related to key issues facing OPALCO and Rock Island Continue Reading
Q&A with OPALCO Board of Directors candidate Steven Carleton
Written on March 14, 2022 at 3:48 pm, by San Juan Update
Steven Carleton is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the OPALCO Board of Directors that represents District 1, which includes San Juan Island. Voting opened on March 11 and runs through April 27. OPALCO asked each candidate more than a dozen questions related to key issues facing OPALCO and Rock Island Continue Reading
Q&A with OPALCO Board of Directors candidate Mark Madsen
Written on March 14, 2022 at 3:48 pm, by San Juan Update
Mark Madsen is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the OPALCO Board of Directors that represents District 1, which includes San Juan Island. Voting opened on March 11 and runs through April 27. OPALCO asked each candidate more than a dozen questions related to key issues facing OPALCO and Rock Island Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Town of Friday Harbor seeks Refuse Collection and Support staff
Written on March 14, 2022 at 11:11 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor has an immediate opening for a collection and support person for the Town Refuse Department. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Fill the Fund campaign takes place on Friday
Written on March 14, 2022 at 8:18 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Service Scholarship’s Fill the Fund campaign takes place for the third straight year this Friday, March 18. Island Petroleum Services, located at 315 Carter Avenue, is donating 50 cents from each gallon purchased on Friday to SJISS. Formerly known as Dollars for Scholars, SJISS provides needed scholarship funds to graduating seniors who Continue Reading
Town of Friday Harbor seeks public input on revised design standards
Written on March 13, 2022 at 6:39 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares the following update on their revised Public Works Engineering & Design Standards. The public is invited to learn about and comment on the updated Public Works Engineering & Design Standards at the Town Council meeting on Thursday, April 7 at 12 p.m. The Town has updated the Street & Continue Reading
County Council debate on vacation rental caps picks up speed ahead of May deadline
Written on March 13, 2022 at 10:28 am, by Jeff Arnim
A long-term cap on the number of vacation rental permits allowed in San Juan County came a step closer to reality at the County Council meeting this past Tuesday, March 8, as the Council took up debate on the recommendations proposed by the County Planning Commission. Representatives from the County’s Community Development department outlined the Continue Reading
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for March 18
Written on March 15, 2022 at 7:28 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m. Items up for discussion or action at Friday’s meeting include: Chair and Commissioners report County Council update – Christine Minney Director’s report – Acquisitions update Stewardship report – Final review of draft agricultural policy Outreach Continue Reading
Island Jobs: San Juan Island Community Foundation seeks Director of Finance
Written on March 15, 2022 at 4:30 pm, by Jeff Arnim
SJICF is looking for a full-time accountant to be responsible for all financial, accounting and fund management functions of the Foundation. This senior executive position will join an expert team assuring the successful execution of the Foundation’s charitable community mission. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Friends of the San Juans scores legal victory with implications for Southern Resident killer whales
Written on March 15, 2022 at 2:15 pm, by San Juan Update
Friends of the San Juans shares news about the outcome of legal proceedings involving Phillips 66 and a proposed expansion of its refinery in Ferndale. Friends of the San Juans, a small environmental nonprofit based in the San Juan Islands, recently scored a decisive legal victory against fossil-fuel giant Phillips 66, representing an important win Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue saves Island home
Written on March 15, 2022 at 1:50 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue sends along some details about their response to a recent fire at a home in Friday Harbor. On Friday afternoon, March 11, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) crews received a page from a 911 call regarding reports of fire at a home in the town of Friday Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Luxel is hiring a Lab Technician
Written on March 15, 2022 at 10:48 am, by Jeff Arnim
Luxel has an immediate opening for a full-time Lab Technician to join their growing team. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Pop-up bagel shop fills a hole
Written on March 15, 2022 at 8:36 am, by Jeff Arnim
Law enforcement officer by day, baker by night – Andy Urbach is the aproned hero delivering fresh-baked bagels to an island that can’t get enough of his yeasted works of art. A Corrections Officer with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Andy is the driving force behind Old Town Bagel Co., a pop-up shop preparing Continue Reading
Q&A with OPALCO Board of Directors candidate Jessa Madosky
Written on March 14, 2022 at 3:48 pm, by San Juan Update
Jessa Madosky is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the OPALCO Board of Directors that represents District 1, which includes San Juan Island. Voting opened on March 11 and runs through April 27. OPALCO asked each candidate more than a dozen questions related to key issues facing OPALCO and Rock Island Continue Reading
Q&A with OPALCO Board of Directors candidate Steven Carleton
Written on March 14, 2022 at 3:48 pm, by San Juan Update
Steven Carleton is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the OPALCO Board of Directors that represents District 1, which includes San Juan Island. Voting opened on March 11 and runs through April 27. OPALCO asked each candidate more than a dozen questions related to key issues facing OPALCO and Rock Island Continue Reading
Q&A with OPALCO Board of Directors candidate Mark Madsen
Written on March 14, 2022 at 3:48 pm, by San Juan Update
Mark Madsen is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the OPALCO Board of Directors that represents District 1, which includes San Juan Island. Voting opened on March 11 and runs through April 27. OPALCO asked each candidate more than a dozen questions related to key issues facing OPALCO and Rock Island Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Town of Friday Harbor seeks Refuse Collection and Support staff
Written on March 14, 2022 at 11:11 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor has an immediate opening for a collection and support person for the Town Refuse Department. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Fill the Fund campaign takes place on Friday
Written on March 14, 2022 at 8:18 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Service Scholarship’s Fill the Fund campaign takes place for the third straight year this Friday, March 18. Island Petroleum Services, located at 315 Carter Avenue, is donating 50 cents from each gallon purchased on Friday to SJISS. Formerly known as Dollars for Scholars, SJISS provides needed scholarship funds to graduating seniors who Continue Reading
Town of Friday Harbor seeks public input on revised design standards
Written on March 13, 2022 at 6:39 pm, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares the following update on their revised Public Works Engineering & Design Standards. The public is invited to learn about and comment on the updated Public Works Engineering & Design Standards at the Town Council meeting on Thursday, April 7 at 12 p.m. The Town has updated the Street & Continue Reading
County Council debate on vacation rental caps picks up speed ahead of May deadline
Written on March 13, 2022 at 10:28 am, by Jeff Arnim
A long-term cap on the number of vacation rental permits allowed in San Juan County came a step closer to reality at the County Council meeting this past Tuesday, March 8, as the Council took up debate on the recommendations proposed by the County Planning Commission. Representatives from the County’s Community Development department outlined the Continue Reading