Topic: Community
Meet the New Owner
Written on January 20, 2022 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Update has a new owner! I am very happy to introduce the new Owner/Editor of the San Juan Update to you — Jeff Arnim. Jeff is currently working on a post to introduce himself and family to you — that should be published here within a few days I think, but in the Continue Reading
Thank You, San Juan Island
Written on January 1, 2022 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note to you from Tim Dustrude, editor of the San Juan Update… As many of you may know, my passion in the past couple of years has been traveling with my wife Shannon in our camper van and seeing our beautiful country. We have been many places so far, from west coast to east Continue Reading
Water Leak Found and Stopped at 660 Spring Street
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s Note, Jan. 2, 2022 — We may not be out of the woods just yet — see this message from Duncan Wilson on San Juan Islander. (Friday Harbor, WA) – December 31, 2021 – The San Juan Island Library District was notified by the Town of a major leak at the former Life Care Continue Reading
Goodbye Cafe Demeter
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Marilyn O’Conner shares this photo of Jordyn Magnuson (left) and Alex Hayes (right), two of the crew on either side of Pam Stewart, owner of Cafe Demeter, as they hang the “closed” sign on Christmas Eve. The bakery is closing permanently. It has been a beloved community gathering place for many years, not just for the Continue Reading
Artists’ Registry Show Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary With a Peek Behind the Scenes
Written on December 28, 2021 at 3:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) have been busy over the last few weeks, preparing for the annual Artists’ Registry Show, which opened its doors December 17. The show is the much-anticipated event highlighting the recent works of artists from each of the San Juan Islands. A bit of history follows. Continue Reading
Help Dena Royal
Written on December 28, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dena Royal lost her boat home with all her belongings when it sank during Sunday’s storm. You can help her by donating to this emergency fund set up for her by her daughter at GoFundMe.
Free Healthcare Clinic for Islanders
Written on December 21, 2021 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
A record 77 people received free care during the first mobile preventative care clinic coordinated by San Juan County’s new Latinx Healthcare Advisory Committee. The clinic, hosted December 2 at the Mullis Community Center by the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center (FRC), Sea Mar Community Health Center and PeaceHealth, was created in response to Continue Reading
Fair Poster Contest
Written on December 20, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Two Little Ducks: Quack, Quack” Yes, that is correct, the 2022 San Juan County Fair theme centers around bingo and feathered friends. The SJC Fair would like to invite all aspiring artists to submit art for the 2022 poster and declare Bingo! The San Juan County Fair Board enjoys working with the local artists who Continue Reading

Meet the New Owner
Written on January 20, 2022 at 12:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Update has a new owner! I am very happy to introduce the new Owner/Editor of the San Juan Update to you — Jeff Arnim. Jeff is currently working on a post to introduce himself and family to you — that should be published here within a few days I think, but in the Continue Reading

Thank You, San Juan Island
Written on January 1, 2022 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note to you from Tim Dustrude, editor of the San Juan Update… As many of you may know, my passion in the past couple of years has been traveling with my wife Shannon in our camper van and seeing our beautiful country. We have been many places so far, from west coast to east Continue Reading

Water Leak Found and Stopped at 660 Spring Street
Written on December 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s Note, Jan. 2, 2022 — We may not be out of the woods just yet — see this message from Duncan Wilson on San Juan Islander. (Friday Harbor, WA) – December 31, 2021 – The San Juan Island Library District was notified by the Town of a major leak at the former Life Care Continue Reading

Goodbye Cafe Demeter
Written on December 29, 2021 at 9:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Marilyn O’Conner shares this photo of Jordyn Magnuson (left) and Alex Hayes (right), two of the crew on either side of Pam Stewart, owner of Cafe Demeter, as they hang the “closed” sign on Christmas Eve. The bakery is closing permanently. It has been a beloved community gathering place for many years, not just for the Continue Reading

Artists’ Registry Show Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary With a Peek Behind the Scenes
Written on December 28, 2021 at 3:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) have been busy over the last few weeks, preparing for the annual Artists’ Registry Show, which opened its doors December 17. The show is the much-anticipated event highlighting the recent works of artists from each of the San Juan Islands. A bit of history follows. Continue Reading

Help Dena Royal
Written on December 28, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dena Royal lost her boat home with all her belongings when it sank during Sunday’s storm. You can help her by donating to this emergency fund set up for her by her daughter at GoFundMe.

Free Healthcare Clinic for Islanders
Written on December 21, 2021 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
A record 77 people received free care during the first mobile preventative care clinic coordinated by San Juan County’s new Latinx Healthcare Advisory Committee. The clinic, hosted December 2 at the Mullis Community Center by the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center (FRC), Sea Mar Community Health Center and PeaceHealth, was created in response to Continue Reading

Fair Poster Contest
Written on December 20, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Two Little Ducks: Quack, Quack” Yes, that is correct, the 2022 San Juan County Fair theme centers around bingo and feathered friends. The SJC Fair would like to invite all aspiring artists to submit art for the 2022 poster and declare Bingo! The San Juan County Fair Board enjoys working with the local artists who Continue Reading