Topic: Around Here
SHIBA offering introduction to Medicare on Jan. 26
Written on January 24, 2022 at 8:27 am, by Jeff Arnim
Local volunteers for the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program are hosting an online introduction to Medicare for enrollees joining the program in 2022. On Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m., the presenters will outline how Medicare works, its different coverage options, and key program milestones and dates that must be met in order Continue Reading
J & L pods in Haro Strait on Jan. 20
Written on January 23, 2022 at 8:44 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Center for Whale Research recently published a report about their Jan. 20 encounter with the J and L Southern Resident killer whale pods in Haro Strait. You can read the full report at their website. Photo credit: Center for Whale Research
Ambiguity on Beaverton Valley Road
Written on January 23, 2022 at 3:58 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The rock on Beaverton Valley Road took on its newest look last week, thanks to the creative mind and careful hand of islander Daisy Roth. Scenes of the holidays were replaced with vibrant splashes of color, standing in stark contrast to the gray cloudiness of the San Juan skies above. “I have always been deeply Continue Reading
Introductory boating class starts Feb. 1
Written on January 23, 2022 at 9:57 am, by Jeff Arnim
America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands is holding a four-week introductory boating class, starting Tuesday, Feb. 1. The class focuses on basic boat handling, safety considerations and requirements, and nautical rules of the road. Passing the course grants you a Certificate of Completion, which is required to obtain a Washington State Boater Education Continue Reading
Mossy fence
Written on January 22, 2022 at 5:53 pm, by Jeff Arnim
On the trail to Fourth of July Beach at American Camp.
Submit your letters to the editor by Jan. 26
Written on January 22, 2022 at 9:51 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Update seeks letters to the editor with comments on the two levies up for a vote in the Feb. 8 special election. Submit your comments by email by this coming Wednesday, Jan. 26. You can submit a comment on one levy, or on both. All letters will be published in the Update Continue Reading
Father Daughter Dance takes place Feb. 4
Written on January 22, 2022 at 7:42 am, by Jeff Arnim
Tickets are now on sale for Island Rec’s 16th Annual Father Daughter Dance – a special occasion for young women of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads, granddads, or other male role-models. Treat your daughters to a special night out with music from DJ Doug, dancing, a keepsake Continue Reading
63 new COVID cases on San Juan Island
Written on January 21, 2022 at 7:37 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 63 confirmed or probable new COVID cases on San Juan Island since Jan. 14. The County also reports 23 new cases on Orcas Island, 19 on Lopez Island, and one on an outer island. This week’s 106 new cases bring the total case count to 856. Continue Reading
Hello San Juan Island
Written on January 21, 2022 at 3:58 pm, by Jeff Arnim
We are Jeff and Kristen Arnim, the new caretakers of the San Juan Update. We’ve always enjoyed the stories and photos published by the Update, and we look forward to continuing to bring them to you as this publication enters its 25th year. Just like Tim and Ian, we’ll focus on the things that make Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bringing In The New Year With Katerina Wen on YouTube
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:56 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… If you are anything like me being snowed in during a pandemic over the holidays involved plenty of Christmas movies, whole season binges, plus more than the usual baked goods, sweets, and festive beverages. Also, if you are like Continue Reading
Winter Visitor at Dream Lake
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Neither Rain nor snow nor heat nor…” well you know the rest. It seems nothing keeps these beautiful birds from arriving at this chilly time of year. John Miller shares another of his gorgeous photos.
Town Residents to Receive Free Refuse “Carts”
Written on November 24, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Within the coming weeks, Town of Friday Harbor residential refuse customers will receive 32-gallon, wheeled refuse carts with a lift bar to assist refuse workers in loading their truck. These carts will help refuse personnel avoid injuries incurred from repetitive lifting. Rates and pickup dates for residential customers will remain the same, and traditional (non-lift) Continue Reading
Aging on the Island: Long Term & Hospice Care
Written on November 8, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
League of Women Voters Membership Meeting November 8th , 2021 12 pm via Zoom Speakers this month will be Kathryn Clary and Kaaren Flint of Hospice Northwest, Mariluz Villa from Hospice San Juan and Even Perrollaz representing the Village at the Harbor. All three will give presentations and there will be time for questions and Continue Reading
Assessed Value vs. Market Value
Written on November 5, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wondering how the County Assessor’s Office came up with your new Assessed Value? Is it the same as your property’s Market Value? Join San Juan County Assessor, John Kulseth, and Windermere Real Estate Consultant, Tamara Weaver, as they answer your questions and demystify those two very different values. This is a FREE online presentation, November Continue Reading
Thank You Ferry Workers!
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the San Juan Island’s Visitor Bureau thanked our local ferry workers with a card and Cookies from Felicitation’s Bakery on Wednesday. L to R Jeri Aiken, Deborah Hoskinson, Erin Wygant, Annesa Knowles – Photo by Becki Day
SHIBA offering introduction to Medicare on Jan. 26
Written on January 24, 2022 at 8:27 am, by Jeff Arnim
Local volunteers for the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program are hosting an online introduction to Medicare for enrollees joining the program in 2022. On Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m., the presenters will outline how Medicare works, its different coverage options, and key program milestones and dates that must be met in order Continue Reading
J & L pods in Haro Strait on Jan. 20
Written on January 23, 2022 at 8:44 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Center for Whale Research recently published a report about their Jan. 20 encounter with the J and L Southern Resident killer whale pods in Haro Strait. You can read the full report at their website. Photo credit: Center for Whale Research
Ambiguity on Beaverton Valley Road
Written on January 23, 2022 at 3:58 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The rock on Beaverton Valley Road took on its newest look last week, thanks to the creative mind and careful hand of islander Daisy Roth. Scenes of the holidays were replaced with vibrant splashes of color, standing in stark contrast to the gray cloudiness of the San Juan skies above. “I have always been deeply Continue Reading
Introductory boating class starts Feb. 1
Written on January 23, 2022 at 9:57 am, by Jeff Arnim
America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands is holding a four-week introductory boating class, starting Tuesday, Feb. 1. The class focuses on basic boat handling, safety considerations and requirements, and nautical rules of the road. Passing the course grants you a Certificate of Completion, which is required to obtain a Washington State Boater Education Continue Reading
Mossy fence
Written on January 22, 2022 at 5:53 pm, by Jeff Arnim
On the trail to Fourth of July Beach at American Camp.
Submit your letters to the editor by Jan. 26
Written on January 22, 2022 at 9:51 am, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan Update seeks letters to the editor with comments on the two levies up for a vote in the Feb. 8 special election. Submit your comments by email by this coming Wednesday, Jan. 26. You can submit a comment on one levy, or on both. All letters will be published in the Update Continue Reading
Father Daughter Dance takes place Feb. 4
Written on January 22, 2022 at 7:42 am, by Jeff Arnim
Tickets are now on sale for Island Rec’s 16th Annual Father Daughter Dance – a special occasion for young women of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads, granddads, or other male role-models. Treat your daughters to a special night out with music from DJ Doug, dancing, a keepsake Continue Reading
63 new COVID cases on San Juan Island
Written on January 21, 2022 at 7:37 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 63 confirmed or probable new COVID cases on San Juan Island since Jan. 14. The County also reports 23 new cases on Orcas Island, 19 on Lopez Island, and one on an outer island. This week’s 106 new cases bring the total case count to 856. Continue Reading
Hello San Juan Island
Written on January 21, 2022 at 3:58 pm, by Jeff Arnim
We are Jeff and Kristen Arnim, the new caretakers of the San Juan Update. We’ve always enjoyed the stories and photos published by the Update, and we look forward to continuing to bring them to you as this publication enters its 25th year. Just like Tim and Ian, we’ll focus on the things that make Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bringing In The New Year With Katerina Wen on YouTube
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:56 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… If you are anything like me being snowed in during a pandemic over the holidays involved plenty of Christmas movies, whole season binges, plus more than the usual baked goods, sweets, and festive beverages. Also, if you are like Continue Reading
Winter Visitor at Dream Lake
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Neither Rain nor snow nor heat nor…” well you know the rest. It seems nothing keeps these beautiful birds from arriving at this chilly time of year. John Miller shares another of his gorgeous photos.
Town Residents to Receive Free Refuse “Carts”
Written on November 24, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Within the coming weeks, Town of Friday Harbor residential refuse customers will receive 32-gallon, wheeled refuse carts with a lift bar to assist refuse workers in loading their truck. These carts will help refuse personnel avoid injuries incurred from repetitive lifting. Rates and pickup dates for residential customers will remain the same, and traditional (non-lift) Continue Reading
Aging on the Island: Long Term & Hospice Care
Written on November 8, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
League of Women Voters Membership Meeting November 8th , 2021 12 pm via Zoom Speakers this month will be Kathryn Clary and Kaaren Flint of Hospice Northwest, Mariluz Villa from Hospice San Juan and Even Perrollaz representing the Village at the Harbor. All three will give presentations and there will be time for questions and Continue Reading
Assessed Value vs. Market Value
Written on November 5, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wondering how the County Assessor’s Office came up with your new Assessed Value? Is it the same as your property’s Market Value? Join San Juan County Assessor, John Kulseth, and Windermere Real Estate Consultant, Tamara Weaver, as they answer your questions and demystify those two very different values. This is a FREE online presentation, November Continue Reading
Thank You Ferry Workers!
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the San Juan Island’s Visitor Bureau thanked our local ferry workers with a card and Cookies from Felicitation’s Bakery on Wednesday. L to R Jeri Aiken, Deborah Hoskinson, Erin Wygant, Annesa Knowles – Photo by Becki Day