Topic: Around Here
Planning Commission to issue findings and conclusions on vacation rentals, ADUs
Written on February 7, 2022 at 9:35 am, by Jeff Arnim
On Friday, Feb. 18, the County Planning Commission will formally issue their findings and conclusions on a proposed cap on the number of vacation rentals and accessory dwelling units allowed in San Juan County. At a public meeting on Oct. 15, the commission recommended that the County Council adopt an ordinance that would limit the Continue Reading
Open County job combines data analysis, hazards to personal safety & occasional moped use
Written on February 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm, by Jeff Arnim
At first glance, the description of the open Statistical Analyst job for San Juan County seems unremarkable. Based out of the Assessor’s office, the position generates data-driven valuations for residential and commercial real estate. It uses approaches such as sales studies, neighborhood analysis, and regression analysis to help the Assessor recommend appropriate changes to assessed Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Arts Commission seeks two members
Written on February 6, 2022 at 11:14 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor is looking for two volunteers to join its Arts Commission. According to the Town: Commissioners are unpaid volunteers who represent the interests of the Town, community, and local artists in advising the Town Council on the cultivation, selection, acquisition, and placement of public art. One position is to be filled Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Port Commission agenda for Feb. 9
Written on February 5, 2022 at 12:29 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Port Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 12 p.m. Items up for discussion at Wednesday’s meeting include: Executive Director participation on the Islands’ Oil Spill Association Board Port representation on the County’s Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee Establishing a standing citizen advisory committee Strategic plan commissioner workshop Continue Reading
Island Rec announces 30th annual Children’s Festival
Written on February 5, 2022 at 10:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island’s 30th annual Children’s Festival will take place this year on Saturday, May 7 at the County Fairgrounds. Organized by Island Rec, this year’s festival theme is Making Waves — and they’re inviting island kids of all ages to submit a poster design based on that theme: What does living near the ocean Continue Reading
Month-end real estate market snapshot
Written on February 4, 2022 at 7:41 pm, by San Juan Update
Merri Ann Simonson sends along this month-end real estate market snapshot for San Juan Island.
38 new COVID cases on San Juan Island
Written on February 4, 2022 at 10:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 38 confirmed or probable new COVID cases on San Juan Island since Jan. 28. The County also reports 17 new cases on Orcas Island, and seven on Lopez Island. This week’s 62 new cases are a decline of more than half over last week, and bring Continue Reading
Best of the Fest films for Feb. 5-11
Written on February 4, 2022 at 9:02 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Best of the Fest series presents one feature-length documentary and two short documentary films each week in February. The films are streamed on demand. For the week of Feb. 5 to 11, FHFF is showing Whale Talk, Vala North, and Generations of Sound. FHFF shared with the Update a preview Continue Reading
OPALCO considering modifications to seasonal billing adjustments
Written on February 3, 2022 at 7:17 pm, by Jeff Arnim
In response to member concerns expressed after unexpectedly high December electric bills, OPALCO announced that it is considering changes to the way it handles its seasonal demand charges and credits. According to Foster Hildreth, OPALCO’s general manager, the utility may modify its Energy Charge Adjustment formula so that large surcharges and credits are applied more Continue Reading
San Juan Island Community Foundation adds three board members
Written on February 3, 2022 at 8:14 am, by San Juan Update
Dr. John Moalli, Michael Soltman, and Duncan Wilson joined the Board of Directors of the San Juan Island Community Foundation last month. SJICF shared with the San Juan Update a brief overview of each new board member’s background and achievements.
Planning Commission to issue findings and conclusions on vacation rentals, ADUs
Written on February 7, 2022 at 9:35 am, by Jeff Arnim
On Friday, Feb. 18, the County Planning Commission will formally issue their findings and conclusions on a proposed cap on the number of vacation rentals and accessory dwelling units allowed in San Juan County. At a public meeting on Oct. 15, the commission recommended that the County Council adopt an ordinance that would limit the Continue Reading
Open County job combines data analysis, hazards to personal safety & occasional moped use
Written on February 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm, by Jeff Arnim
At first glance, the description of the open Statistical Analyst job for San Juan County seems unremarkable. Based out of the Assessor’s office, the position generates data-driven valuations for residential and commercial real estate. It uses approaches such as sales studies, neighborhood analysis, and regression analysis to help the Assessor recommend appropriate changes to assessed Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Arts Commission seeks two members
Written on February 6, 2022 at 11:14 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor is looking for two volunteers to join its Arts Commission. According to the Town: Commissioners are unpaid volunteers who represent the interests of the Town, community, and local artists in advising the Town Council on the cultivation, selection, acquisition, and placement of public art. One position is to be filled Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Port Commission agenda for Feb. 9
Written on February 5, 2022 at 12:29 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Port Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 12 p.m. Items up for discussion at Wednesday’s meeting include: Executive Director participation on the Islands’ Oil Spill Association Board Port representation on the County’s Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee Establishing a standing citizen advisory committee Strategic plan commissioner workshop Continue Reading
Island Rec announces 30th annual Children’s Festival
Written on February 5, 2022 at 10:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island’s 30th annual Children’s Festival will take place this year on Saturday, May 7 at the County Fairgrounds. Organized by Island Rec, this year’s festival theme is Making Waves — and they’re inviting island kids of all ages to submit a poster design based on that theme: What does living near the ocean Continue Reading
Month-end real estate market snapshot
Written on February 4, 2022 at 7:41 pm, by San Juan Update
Merri Ann Simonson sends along this month-end real estate market snapshot for San Juan Island.
38 new COVID cases on San Juan Island
Written on February 4, 2022 at 10:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 38 confirmed or probable new COVID cases on San Juan Island since Jan. 28. The County also reports 17 new cases on Orcas Island, and seven on Lopez Island. This week’s 62 new cases are a decline of more than half over last week, and bring Continue Reading
Best of the Fest films for Feb. 5-11
Written on February 4, 2022 at 9:02 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Best of the Fest series presents one feature-length documentary and two short documentary films each week in February. The films are streamed on demand. For the week of Feb. 5 to 11, FHFF is showing Whale Talk, Vala North, and Generations of Sound. FHFF shared with the Update a preview Continue Reading
OPALCO considering modifications to seasonal billing adjustments
Written on February 3, 2022 at 7:17 pm, by Jeff Arnim
In response to member concerns expressed after unexpectedly high December electric bills, OPALCO announced that it is considering changes to the way it handles its seasonal demand charges and credits. According to Foster Hildreth, OPALCO’s general manager, the utility may modify its Energy Charge Adjustment formula so that large surcharges and credits are applied more Continue Reading
San Juan Island Community Foundation adds three board members
Written on February 3, 2022 at 8:14 am, by San Juan Update
Dr. John Moalli, Michael Soltman, and Duncan Wilson joined the Board of Directors of the San Juan Island Community Foundation last month. SJICF shared with the San Juan Update a brief overview of each new board member’s background and achievements.