Topic: Government
Museum Thanks Town and Mayor
Written on November 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Board of Trustees and staff of the San Juan Historical Society and Museum would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Town of Friday Harbor Council and Mayor Farhad Ghatan for the new Historical Museum directional sign at the corner of Spring and Price Streets. Even though the museum has been located Continue Reading
Volunteer Day on Turtleback Mountain
Written on November 20, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Land Bank invites you to to meet your new Orcas Stewardship Staff and throw in a little habitat restoration to boot. Join us in the oak restoration units to help plant plugs grown in the Salish Seeds Project nursery. We will depart promptly at 9:45 am from the South Trailhead parking area (Deer Continue Reading
Quick Title Service
Written on November 19, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever needed that car or boat license in a hurry, only to be told it would take six to eight weeks to arrive? Now, San Juan County residents can walk away from the licensing counter with a clean, valid, same-day Washington State “Quick Title.” This new service is available at the San Juan County Auditor’s Continue Reading
Dog Licenses
Written on November 14, 2018 at 9:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Charley Goddu, a 10-year old poodle mix, received the first dog license of 2019 at the San Juan County Auditor’s office. Charley, a former rescue dog, was adopted in 2015 by Peter Goddu and Margaret Langlie at the Skagit Humane Society. Charley is one of the friendliest dogs in town. He greets everyone with an Continue Reading
Use the Drop Box After 3:00 PM
Written on November 6, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please do not mail your ballot at the Post Office after 3:00 p.m. today. If you do, it will not be postmarked in time to be counted. Instead, take it to the Ballot Drop Box on the Courthouse lawn by 8:00 p.m. Make sure your vote counts!
Hospital District Public Budget Hearing
Written on November 5, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 will be holding its public budget hearing next Wednesday Nov 7th, 3:45 p.m., at the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. The Special Meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. then go directly to an executive session. The board will return to open session at 3:45 p.m. for the public Continue Reading
Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies
Written on November 4, 2018 at 9:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions with terms ending within 45 days of 11/02/2018 The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website at: http://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on Continue Reading
Comprehensive Plan Update Community Poll
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you were unable to attend the Comprehensive Plan update community workshops in September and October, please take the online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7MPCCX The survey will be available through November 30, 2018. We conducted polling during the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan update community workshops. These questions were conceived out of previous public outreach and Continue Reading
BLM Holding Meetings for National Monument Draft Plan
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Bureau of Land Management released their Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Juan Islands National Monument (Monument) nearly a month ago. Members of the public have until Jan. 3 to provide written comments. The BLM encourages all interested members of the public to review the plan and participate in Continue Reading
County Seeks Participation Updating HSTP
Written on November 1, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the next two months, San Juan County Health & Community Services is undertaking a process to update its Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) originally created in 2010 and then updated in 2014. The HSTP was developed to address the transportation needs of the elderly, people with disabilities, and low income populations in accordance Continue Reading
Letters for Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2018 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates and issues at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Nick Power: Colleen Kenimond Don Hall Rita Latsinova Paul Arons Bill Karges Justin Paulsen Doris M. Sumner Continue Reading
Late Ballots
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from the office of the SJC Auditor, F. Milene Henley… Have you received your ballot for the November 6 election? All ballots were mailed on October 16. Yet an extraordinary number of late and misdirected ballots have been reported to the Elections Office this election. Part of the problem was explained Continue Reading
Deceptive Mailer
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County voters beware: There is apparently a deceptive mailer circulating in our county encouraging you to ignore the names on your ballot for Sheriff and instead write in Undersheriff Zac Reimer. Please see the response below found on Facebook from Zac: It is a shame that I have to set the record straight, Continue Reading
Now’s the Time to Submit Your Comments for the SRKW’s
Written on October 26, 2018 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers and Orca Protectors, Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force has issued round 2 of the draft recommendations for actions — winnowing 63 recommendations to 36. This is our chance to comment on every one — for the orca! The Southern Residents are well-represented by this hard working Task Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting Agenda
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Port District Port Commission Meeting at 271 Front Street (Port meeting room, under San Juan Yacht Club) Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 4pm Meeting Agenda:
Hospital District Meeting
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 Public Notice of Regular Meeting, Wednesday October 24, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building, 1079 Spring Street.
Countywide Varicella (Chickenpox) ALERT!
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nine school- and preschool-aged children have CONFIRMED cases of varicella (chickenpox) on Lopez, Orcas and Shaw islands, with additional possible cases awaiting evaluation from health care providers within the county. Schools have been alerted of the current outbreak. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s vaccination status and ensure their children are fully immunized against Continue Reading
San Juan County 2019 Preliminary Budget Published and Available Online
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Preliminary Budget for 2019 has been published. With a theme of “Finish What We’ve Started,” the 2019 budget focuses resources on projects and initiatives already underway within the County. The County has enjoyed several years of remarkable growth in sales, lodging and real estate excise taxes, growth that has allowed the County Continue Reading
San Juan County Property taxes due October 31st
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the second installment of property taxes and personal property taxes are due October 31st. Please note that even if you deposit the envelope with your local post office, it may not be postmarked on the same day. Plan ahead and mail Continue Reading
Northwest artist creating sculpture of Friday Harbor founder Edward Warbass
Written on October 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been selected by the Town of Friday Harbor to complete a life-size bronze sculpture of town founding father Captain Edward D. Warbass. The piece will include Mr. Warbass sitting on a park bench with his dog, Bob, by his side. The artwork is scheduled for installation on the sidewalk Continue Reading
Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop
Written on October 15, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Department of Community Development (DCD) community workshop will be held on October 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the fire station at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor to gather community input on the Comprehensive Plan update. The public is invited to provide input on policy issues that will guide the County Continue Reading
Chicken Pox
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert A case of varicella, or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the Lopez School District, preschools and families to investigate Continue Reading
Museum Thanks Town and Mayor
Written on November 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Board of Trustees and staff of the San Juan Historical Society and Museum would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Town of Friday Harbor Council and Mayor Farhad Ghatan for the new Historical Museum directional sign at the corner of Spring and Price Streets. Even though the museum has been located Continue Reading
Volunteer Day on Turtleback Mountain
Written on November 20, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Land Bank invites you to to meet your new Orcas Stewardship Staff and throw in a little habitat restoration to boot. Join us in the oak restoration units to help plant plugs grown in the Salish Seeds Project nursery. We will depart promptly at 9:45 am from the South Trailhead parking area (Deer Continue Reading
Quick Title Service
Written on November 19, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever needed that car or boat license in a hurry, only to be told it would take six to eight weeks to arrive? Now, San Juan County residents can walk away from the licensing counter with a clean, valid, same-day Washington State “Quick Title.” This new service is available at the San Juan County Auditor’s Continue Reading
Dog Licenses
Written on November 14, 2018 at 9:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Charley Goddu, a 10-year old poodle mix, received the first dog license of 2019 at the San Juan County Auditor’s office. Charley, a former rescue dog, was adopted in 2015 by Peter Goddu and Margaret Langlie at the Skagit Humane Society. Charley is one of the friendliest dogs in town. He greets everyone with an Continue Reading
Use the Drop Box After 3:00 PM
Written on November 6, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please do not mail your ballot at the Post Office after 3:00 p.m. today. If you do, it will not be postmarked in time to be counted. Instead, take it to the Ballot Drop Box on the Courthouse lawn by 8:00 p.m. Make sure your vote counts!
Hospital District Public Budget Hearing
Written on November 5, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 will be holding its public budget hearing next Wednesday Nov 7th, 3:45 p.m., at the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. The Special Meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. then go directly to an executive session. The board will return to open session at 3:45 p.m. for the public Continue Reading
Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies
Written on November 4, 2018 at 9:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions with terms ending within 45 days of 11/02/2018 The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website at: http://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on Continue Reading
Comprehensive Plan Update Community Poll
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you were unable to attend the Comprehensive Plan update community workshops in September and October, please take the online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7MPCCX The survey will be available through November 30, 2018. We conducted polling during the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan update community workshops. These questions were conceived out of previous public outreach and Continue Reading
BLM Holding Meetings for National Monument Draft Plan
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Bureau of Land Management released their Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Juan Islands National Monument (Monument) nearly a month ago. Members of the public have until Jan. 3 to provide written comments. The BLM encourages all interested members of the public to review the plan and participate in Continue Reading
County Seeks Participation Updating HSTP
Written on November 1, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the next two months, San Juan County Health & Community Services is undertaking a process to update its Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) originally created in 2010 and then updated in 2014. The HSTP was developed to address the transportation needs of the elderly, people with disabilities, and low income populations in accordance Continue Reading
Letters for Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2018 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates and issues at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Nick Power: Colleen Kenimond Don Hall Rita Latsinova Paul Arons Bill Karges Justin Paulsen Doris M. Sumner Continue Reading
Late Ballots
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from the office of the SJC Auditor, F. Milene Henley… Have you received your ballot for the November 6 election? All ballots were mailed on October 16. Yet an extraordinary number of late and misdirected ballots have been reported to the Elections Office this election. Part of the problem was explained Continue Reading
Deceptive Mailer
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County voters beware: There is apparently a deceptive mailer circulating in our county encouraging you to ignore the names on your ballot for Sheriff and instead write in Undersheriff Zac Reimer. Please see the response below found on Facebook from Zac: It is a shame that I have to set the record straight, Continue Reading
Now’s the Time to Submit Your Comments for the SRKW’s
Written on October 26, 2018 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers and Orca Protectors, Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force has issued round 2 of the draft recommendations for actions — winnowing 63 recommendations to 36. This is our chance to comment on every one — for the orca! The Southern Residents are well-represented by this hard working Task Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting Agenda
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Port District Port Commission Meeting at 271 Front Street (Port meeting room, under San Juan Yacht Club) Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 4pm Meeting Agenda:
Hospital District Meeting
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 Public Notice of Regular Meeting, Wednesday October 24, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building, 1079 Spring Street.
Countywide Varicella (Chickenpox) ALERT!
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nine school- and preschool-aged children have CONFIRMED cases of varicella (chickenpox) on Lopez, Orcas and Shaw islands, with additional possible cases awaiting evaluation from health care providers within the county. Schools have been alerted of the current outbreak. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s vaccination status and ensure their children are fully immunized against Continue Reading
San Juan County 2019 Preliminary Budget Published and Available Online
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Preliminary Budget for 2019 has been published. With a theme of “Finish What We’ve Started,” the 2019 budget focuses resources on projects and initiatives already underway within the County. The County has enjoyed several years of remarkable growth in sales, lodging and real estate excise taxes, growth that has allowed the County Continue Reading
San Juan County Property taxes due October 31st
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the second installment of property taxes and personal property taxes are due October 31st. Please note that even if you deposit the envelope with your local post office, it may not be postmarked on the same day. Plan ahead and mail Continue Reading
Northwest artist creating sculpture of Friday Harbor founder Edward Warbass
Written on October 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been selected by the Town of Friday Harbor to complete a life-size bronze sculpture of town founding father Captain Edward D. Warbass. The piece will include Mr. Warbass sitting on a park bench with his dog, Bob, by his side. The artwork is scheduled for installation on the sidewalk Continue Reading
Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop
Written on October 15, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Department of Community Development (DCD) community workshop will be held on October 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the fire station at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor to gather community input on the Comprehensive Plan update. The public is invited to provide input on policy issues that will guide the County Continue Reading
Chicken Pox
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert A case of varicella, or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the Lopez School District, preschools and families to investigate Continue Reading