Topic: Business
Kids Can Learn Hands-On Trades Skills Online
Written on February 25, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with WSU Extension’s San Juan County 4‑H program, is creating activities for children to introduce them to different trades in a fun and hands-on program that is offered remotely. The first installment on fire preplanning will launch on March Continue Reading
Council To Hold Vacation Rental Moratorium Public Hearing Tuesday
Written on February 22, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Hayley Day, San Juan Update At 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, the San Juan County Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on its vacation rental permit application moratorium. The council approved a six-month moratorium on vacation rental permit applications from Jan. 13 through July 13. The resolution states that “while this moratorium is Continue Reading
Buy A Bait Shop Meal, Support Friday Harbor Seniors
Written on February 22, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Travis Ayers, Friday Harbor High School Grad Night Volunteers are raising funds for Friday Harbor High School Grad Night by selling four delicious meals at Haley’s Bait Shop. Order the meals online by Wednesday, Feb. 24, and pick up the meals from 4–7 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Enter Sunshine Alley off First Street with your order Continue Reading
Help Build Makers Economy In San Juans
Written on February 21, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Economic Development Council Makers – from craftspeople to engineers and from hobbyists to business owners – are invited to join the Economic Development Council of San Juan County to begin asset mapping with the San Juan Makers Guild on Friday, Feb. 26 from noon‑1 p.m. on Zoom. Presenters are Marcy Montgomery and Continue Reading
Free ‘Kitchen Sink’ Meals at Cynthia’s Bistro
Written on February 18, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Cynthia’s Bistro Grab a free dinner from 4:30–6 p.m., Today, Thursday, Feb. 18, at Cynthia’s Bistro, 65 Nichols Street in Friday Harbor. The bistro is offering free takeout meals on the restaurant’s front porch to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home-cooked meal; no questions asked, just free food. The meals Continue Reading
Shop, Eat Local This Valentine’s Day
Written on February 13, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce It’s a three-day weekend and Valentine’s Day on Sunday. Usually, it is the winter big weekend for restaurants, inns and stores. This year, that is not the case, but you can still help make the holiday the best possible under the circumstances. Support businesses if Continue Reading
San Juans Move To Phase 2 Of State Reopening Plan
Written on February 12, 2021 at 7:16 am, by Hayley Day
Restaurants, Gyms Open at 25% Capacity On Feb. 14 From Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee’s Office Gov. Jay Inslee announced Feb. 11 five new regions have met the metric requirements to progress to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington reopening plan, starting this weekend. The West and Puget Sound regions have maintained their metric requirements to Continue Reading
OPALCO Employees On Lopez Test Positive For COVID
Written on February 12, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From OPALCO Three OPALCO employees have tested positive for COVID-19 on Lopez and others are under quarantine, following the San Juan County protocol. At this time, the employees who tested positive appear to have mild to no symptoms and are resting at home. As their quarantine periods are up over the next week or so, we Continue Reading

Kids Can Learn Hands-On Trades Skills Online
Written on February 25, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with WSU Extension’s San Juan County 4‑H program, is creating activities for children to introduce them to different trades in a fun and hands-on program that is offered remotely. The first installment on fire preplanning will launch on March Continue Reading
Council To Hold Vacation Rental Moratorium Public Hearing Tuesday
Written on February 22, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Hayley Day, San Juan Update At 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, the San Juan County Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on its vacation rental permit application moratorium. The council approved a six-month moratorium on vacation rental permit applications from Jan. 13 through July 13. The resolution states that “while this moratorium is Continue Reading

Buy A Bait Shop Meal, Support Friday Harbor Seniors
Written on February 22, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Travis Ayers, Friday Harbor High School Grad Night Volunteers are raising funds for Friday Harbor High School Grad Night by selling four delicious meals at Haley’s Bait Shop. Order the meals online by Wednesday, Feb. 24, and pick up the meals from 4–7 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Enter Sunshine Alley off First Street with your order Continue Reading

Help Build Makers Economy In San Juans
Written on February 21, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Economic Development Council Makers – from craftspeople to engineers and from hobbyists to business owners – are invited to join the Economic Development Council of San Juan County to begin asset mapping with the San Juan Makers Guild on Friday, Feb. 26 from noon‑1 p.m. on Zoom. Presenters are Marcy Montgomery and Continue Reading

Free ‘Kitchen Sink’ Meals at Cynthia’s Bistro
Written on February 18, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Cynthia’s Bistro Grab a free dinner from 4:30–6 p.m., Today, Thursday, Feb. 18, at Cynthia’s Bistro, 65 Nichols Street in Friday Harbor. The bistro is offering free takeout meals on the restaurant’s front porch to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home-cooked meal; no questions asked, just free food. The meals Continue Reading

Shop, Eat Local This Valentine’s Day
Written on February 13, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce It’s a three-day weekend and Valentine’s Day on Sunday. Usually, it is the winter big weekend for restaurants, inns and stores. This year, that is not the case, but you can still help make the holiday the best possible under the circumstances. Support businesses if Continue Reading

San Juans Move To Phase 2 Of State Reopening Plan
Written on February 12, 2021 at 7:16 am, by Hayley Day
Restaurants, Gyms Open at 25% Capacity On Feb. 14 From Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee’s Office Gov. Jay Inslee announced Feb. 11 five new regions have met the metric requirements to progress to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington reopening plan, starting this weekend. The West and Puget Sound regions have maintained their metric requirements to Continue Reading

OPALCO Employees On Lopez Test Positive For COVID
Written on February 12, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From OPALCO Three OPALCO employees have tested positive for COVID-19 on Lopez and others are under quarantine, following the San Juan County protocol. At this time, the employees who tested positive appear to have mild to no symptoms and are resting at home. As their quarantine periods are up over the next week or so, we Continue Reading