Topic: Government
SMP is Compliant
Written on January 18, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State determines San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program is compliant with state law On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations comply with the State’s Shoreline Management Act. San Juan County adopted Ordinance 21 – 2018 that addressed areas Continue Reading
Temporary Air Quality Sensor Installed in Friday Harbor
Written on January 17, 2019 at 8:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County partners with Ecology to monitor air quality The Washington State Department of Ecology installed a mobile air quality monitoring station near the County Administration building on January 7th. This air quality monitoring station will monitor for PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns). Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2018
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This article written by Carolyn Hudson, SJI Fire and Rescue Administrative Officer Lieutenant Michael Henderson received San Juan Island Fire and Rescue’s highest award Saturday night when the District celebrated the 2018 contributions of its members at Downriggers Restaurant. The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2018 at the annual Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meeting today (Wednesday, January 16th) of the Friday Harbor Port Commission. It happens at the San Juan Island Grange Hall, 152 1st Street N., Friday Harbor at 4:00 PM. To see the agenda, click here.
Annual Homeless Count January 24th
Written on January 13, 2019 at 10:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2019 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 24. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated Continue Reading
San Juan County Officials take their Oath of Office
Written on January 9, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
An invitation from SJ County… Please join us as the newly-elected San Juan County Officials take their Oath of Office on Friday, January 11th at 4 pm in the Lobby of the County Courthouse at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor WA, 98250. To be followed by a reception with light refreshments. Judge Stewart Andrew will Continue Reading
Women’s March
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time to march again! The #WomensWave is coming and we’re sweeping the world forward with it! Come to the 3rd Annual Women’s March. Gather on the Courthouse Lawn at the corner of Second and Court Street in Friday Harbor. Saturday, January 19, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Continue Reading
Grants Available to Help Get Kids Outside
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
State Investing in Youth Outdoor Education, Recreation OLYMPIA–Washington State is accepting applications for the No Child Left Inside grant program, which aims to give at-risk children opportunities to experience the outdoors. No Child Left Inside grants fund programs that provide youth in Washington with outdoor recreation and education programs, including summer camps, natural resource-based education Continue Reading
First Meeting of 2019 for San Juan County Democrats
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Democrats invite you to their first meeting of the new year. Here’s chair David Turnoy with more… Fresh off a successful 2018 campaign season, the San Juan County Democrats are ready to begin their activities for 2019. Our first meeting will be this Saturday, January 12, in the community meeting room Continue Reading
SJC PHD Special Board Meeting
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will be having a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, January 10th. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. rather than the usual time, but will be at the usual place – the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. The purpose of this meeting is to potentially appoint an Interim Continue Reading
Department of Community Development Office Closure Notice
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Department of Community Development Office will be closed the week of January 14 – 18. Staff will be trained on new permitting software during this period. Note that building inspections will be conducted. We apologize for the inconvenience.
911 Service Disruptions
Written on December 28, 2018 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan, Director of SJI Emergency Management, shares this notice… With ongoing national issues around the 911 system, remember that if 911 doesn’t work for you in an emergency, (360) 378-4141 is the alternate number to San Juan County Dispatch.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Written on December 27, 2018 at 9:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to offer Christmas tree recycling on January 10, 2019 The Town will collect Christmas trees for residents inside Town limits on January 10, 2019. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of the tree Continue Reading
Retirement Celebration for Judge Stewart Andrew
Written on December 26, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation to you from San Juan County District Court… Please join us in celebrating Judge Andrew’s retirement on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2:30 to 5:00 in the District Courtroom located at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor.
Jewett Swearing-in Ceremony
Written on December 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone is welcome to attend the swearing-in ceremony and reception for the newly elected San Juan County District Court Judge, Carolyn Jewett, at 12:00 pm on January 11, 2019. The ceremony will begin at noon in the District Court courtroom of the county courthouse, at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor. Jewett will be sworn in Continue Reading
Marjorie Walker Art Exhibit
Written on December 19, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
New art installation features Marjorie Walker: Artist, Bohemian, Islander The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce a new outdoor public art history installation in the Sunshine Alley breezeway. The exhibit honors late artist and San Juan Island resident Marjorie Walker (1906-1992) and will be displayed through 2019. Walker was born in 1906 in Continue Reading
Draft of Fairgrounds Master Plan
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fairgrounds Master Plan is currently being developed and the first draft is complete! It is now available for review online at: www.sanjuanco.com/1552/Fair-Master-Plan-Update (under “Latest News”). A printed reference copy is also available at the Parks & Fair Administrative Office for in-house review. The intent of the draft is to give the countywide community an Continue Reading
Citizens Respond to Call for Food Bank Assistance
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor utility customers have once again shown their holiday spirit by contributing to the Harbor Life Ring program to benefit the Friday Harbor Food Bank. The Town distributed a letter in the October utility billing statement informing customers that any donations they made in November would be contributed to the Food Bank. Continue Reading
Governor’s Electric Ferries Proposal
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from WSF… Governor Jay Inslee unveiled his “Clean Transportation” (PDF) proposal last week and it includes investments in electric-hybrid state ferries. This announcement gives us a peek into state investments in the 2019-2021 biennium and many of them focus on fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The governor has budgeted $64.3 Continue Reading
Statement from PWWA
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Pacific Whale Watch Association issued the following statement… Whale watching and responsible no/low-impact ecotourism is critical to education and conservation efforts that we all are engaged in to protect all whales in the Salish Sea. As the Legislature, the Governor’s Task Force, and the public continue working towards ensuring the safety of the Southern Continue Reading
$18 Million for Salmon Recovery
Written on December 11, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
State Awards Nearly $18 Million for Salmon Recovery Projects Statewide OLYMPIA – The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board today announced the award of nearly $18 million in grants for projects to restore salmon habitat in an effort to bring the iconic fish back from the brink of extinction. An estimated 75 percent of the funded Continue Reading
Joint Meetings at the Fire Station
Written on December 11, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, it’s the Board of Commissioners for San Juan County Fire District #3. They will have their regular meeting at 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 12th, at the fire station at 1011 Mullis Street. Then, at 5:00 pm, the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 will be meeting jointly with the Town of Friday Harbor, Continue Reading
SMP is Compliant
Written on January 18, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State determines San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program is compliant with state law On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations comply with the State’s Shoreline Management Act. San Juan County adopted Ordinance 21 – 2018 that addressed areas Continue Reading
Temporary Air Quality Sensor Installed in Friday Harbor
Written on January 17, 2019 at 8:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County partners with Ecology to monitor air quality The Washington State Department of Ecology installed a mobile air quality monitoring station near the County Administration building on January 7th. This air quality monitoring station will monitor for PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns). Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2018
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This article written by Carolyn Hudson, SJI Fire and Rescue Administrative Officer Lieutenant Michael Henderson received San Juan Island Fire and Rescue’s highest award Saturday night when the District celebrated the 2018 contributions of its members at Downriggers Restaurant. The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2018 at the annual Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meeting today (Wednesday, January 16th) of the Friday Harbor Port Commission. It happens at the San Juan Island Grange Hall, 152 1st Street N., Friday Harbor at 4:00 PM. To see the agenda, click here.
Annual Homeless Count January 24th
Written on January 13, 2019 at 10:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2019 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 24. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated Continue Reading
San Juan County Officials take their Oath of Office
Written on January 9, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
An invitation from SJ County… Please join us as the newly-elected San Juan County Officials take their Oath of Office on Friday, January 11th at 4 pm in the Lobby of the County Courthouse at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor WA, 98250. To be followed by a reception with light refreshments. Judge Stewart Andrew will Continue Reading
Women’s March
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time to march again! The #WomensWave is coming and we’re sweeping the world forward with it! Come to the 3rd Annual Women’s March. Gather on the Courthouse Lawn at the corner of Second and Court Street in Friday Harbor. Saturday, January 19, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Continue Reading
Grants Available to Help Get Kids Outside
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
State Investing in Youth Outdoor Education, Recreation OLYMPIA–Washington State is accepting applications for the No Child Left Inside grant program, which aims to give at-risk children opportunities to experience the outdoors. No Child Left Inside grants fund programs that provide youth in Washington with outdoor recreation and education programs, including summer camps, natural resource-based education Continue Reading
First Meeting of 2019 for San Juan County Democrats
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Democrats invite you to their first meeting of the new year. Here’s chair David Turnoy with more… Fresh off a successful 2018 campaign season, the San Juan County Democrats are ready to begin their activities for 2019. Our first meeting will be this Saturday, January 12, in the community meeting room Continue Reading
SJC PHD Special Board Meeting
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will be having a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, January 10th. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. rather than the usual time, but will be at the usual place – the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. The purpose of this meeting is to potentially appoint an Interim Continue Reading
Department of Community Development Office Closure Notice
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Department of Community Development Office will be closed the week of January 14 – 18. Staff will be trained on new permitting software during this period. Note that building inspections will be conducted. We apologize for the inconvenience.
911 Service Disruptions
Written on December 28, 2018 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan, Director of SJI Emergency Management, shares this notice… With ongoing national issues around the 911 system, remember that if 911 doesn’t work for you in an emergency, (360) 378-4141 is the alternate number to San Juan County Dispatch.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Written on December 27, 2018 at 9:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to offer Christmas tree recycling on January 10, 2019 The Town will collect Christmas trees for residents inside Town limits on January 10, 2019. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of the tree Continue Reading
Retirement Celebration for Judge Stewart Andrew
Written on December 26, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation to you from San Juan County District Court… Please join us in celebrating Judge Andrew’s retirement on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2:30 to 5:00 in the District Courtroom located at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor.
Jewett Swearing-in Ceremony
Written on December 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone is welcome to attend the swearing-in ceremony and reception for the newly elected San Juan County District Court Judge, Carolyn Jewett, at 12:00 pm on January 11, 2019. The ceremony will begin at noon in the District Court courtroom of the county courthouse, at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor. Jewett will be sworn in Continue Reading
Marjorie Walker Art Exhibit
Written on December 19, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
New art installation features Marjorie Walker: Artist, Bohemian, Islander The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce a new outdoor public art history installation in the Sunshine Alley breezeway. The exhibit honors late artist and San Juan Island resident Marjorie Walker (1906-1992) and will be displayed through 2019. Walker was born in 1906 in Continue Reading
Draft of Fairgrounds Master Plan
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fairgrounds Master Plan is currently being developed and the first draft is complete! It is now available for review online at: www.sanjuanco.com/1552/Fair-Master-Plan-Update (under “Latest News”). A printed reference copy is also available at the Parks & Fair Administrative Office for in-house review. The intent of the draft is to give the countywide community an Continue Reading
Citizens Respond to Call for Food Bank Assistance
Written on December 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor utility customers have once again shown their holiday spirit by contributing to the Harbor Life Ring program to benefit the Friday Harbor Food Bank. The Town distributed a letter in the October utility billing statement informing customers that any donations they made in November would be contributed to the Food Bank. Continue Reading
Governor’s Electric Ferries Proposal
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from WSF… Governor Jay Inslee unveiled his “Clean Transportation” (PDF) proposal last week and it includes investments in electric-hybrid state ferries. This announcement gives us a peek into state investments in the 2019-2021 biennium and many of them focus on fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The governor has budgeted $64.3 Continue Reading
Statement from PWWA
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Pacific Whale Watch Association issued the following statement… Whale watching and responsible no/low-impact ecotourism is critical to education and conservation efforts that we all are engaged in to protect all whales in the Salish Sea. As the Legislature, the Governor’s Task Force, and the public continue working towards ensuring the safety of the Southern Continue Reading
$18 Million for Salmon Recovery
Written on December 11, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
State Awards Nearly $18 Million for Salmon Recovery Projects Statewide OLYMPIA – The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board today announced the award of nearly $18 million in grants for projects to restore salmon habitat in an effort to bring the iconic fish back from the brink of extinction. An estimated 75 percent of the funded Continue Reading
Joint Meetings at the Fire Station
Written on December 11, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, it’s the Board of Commissioners for San Juan County Fire District #3. They will have their regular meeting at 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 12th, at the fire station at 1011 Mullis Street. Then, at 5:00 pm, the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 will be meeting jointly with the Town of Friday Harbor, Continue Reading