Topic: Government
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 11, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday December 3rd, there have been 13 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 450. There are approximately two unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine in the islands. Lopez Island: There is one new case on Lopez Island since the Continue Reading
Update from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Chief Norvin Collins
Written on December 10, 2021 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Norvin Collins… As the year comes to a close, your San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) responders and I wished to take a moment to reflect where we are today and what the future holds. There are three points to address that are Continue Reading
Zoom Presentation on Forest Health and Resiliency at Turtleback Mountain and Turtlehead Preserves
Written on December 9, 2021 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank and the Preservation Trust recently completed a forest assessment at Turtleback and Turtlehead Preserves. The resulting report (click here to view report) outlines a variety of forest management actions aimed at increasing forest health, habitat value and climate change resiliency. Staff are incorporating the recommended actions into the forthcoming update to Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #57: December 7, 2021
Written on December 9, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders The New Omicron Variant and What it May Mean for the Islands The rise of a worrisome new variant is front and center in headlines for good reason, but as is so often the case, finding the balance between irrational fear and Continue Reading
Noise Expected for WWTP Sewer Outfall Project
Written on December 9, 2021 at 4:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thursday, December 9th through Saturday, December 18th The Project has reached the phase of construction where the Contractor is preparing for horizontal drilling on MacDonald Street (off Tucker Avenue). This means the Contractor will begin directional drilling on the upland portion of the project and drive the casing that will eventually house the sewer line. Continue Reading
Citizen Volunteers Needed
Written on December 7, 2021 at 4:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for volunteers to fill two upcoming vacancies on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. At large, Position 4 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (Orcas, Crane, Obstruction and Waldron Islands) At large, Position 5 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (San Juan, Brown, Henry and Stuart Islands) If you Continue Reading
A Mayor’s Farewell
Written on December 4, 2021 at 4:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
A letter to the community from Friday Harbor Mayor Farhad Ghatan… As I reflect on my past eight years working for this council and the Town I so dearly love, I am filled with gratitude for those who have seen fit to allow me to represent their interests as well as those who have made Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 3, 2021 at 12:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday November 26th, there have been 6 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 437. There are approximately four unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine in the islands. Lopez Island: There are no new cases on Lopez Island since the Continue Reading
Town and Utility Customers Donate $3,292 to Food Bank
Written on December 3, 2021 at 4:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor thanks the community for supporting the local food bank with their generous contributions to the Harbor Life Ring program this November. Town utility customer donations of $1,646 were matched with a $1,646 grant from the Town for a total donation of $3,292 to the Friday Harbor Food Bank. This is Continue Reading
Partial Closure of Licensing and Recording Services on December 15
Written on December 3, 2021 at 3:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Auditor’s Customer Service division will be closed from noon to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 15, for the department’s annual meeting. Customer Service provides recording services, as well as licensing services for vehicles, vessels, marriages, and dogs. Services will be available on December 15 from 10:00 am through noon, and again from 1:30 to Continue Reading
San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 to Acquire The Village at the Harbor
Written on December 2, 2021 at 9:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On November 2, 2021, San Juan County residents voted in favor of the District acquiring the Village at the Harbor. Integration of the Village into the Hospital District will begin in early March of 2022. The current administrator at the Village, Evan Perrollaz, has agreed to remain in his position indefinitely following the acquisition. Part Continue Reading
Conservation Land Bank Seeks Public Input on Coffelt Farm Study and Proposed Agricultural Policy
Written on November 30, 2021 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
After more than two years of research and community outreach, the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank has entered the final phase in planning future agricultural operations at Coffelt Farm Preserve. The Land Bank invites the public to submit written comments on a new Coffelt Farm study and to attend a Zoom meeting on December Continue Reading
Laporte Road on Orcas Island Closed
Written on November 29, 2021 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A blocked culvert has created a dangerous situation on Laporte Road on Orcas Island. A large amount of water has built up on the uphill side of the road, and the roadway is in danger of failure, in particular with more rain in the forecast. The closure is on Laporte Road, just up from the Continue Reading
Jensen’s Boatyard to Re-Open in January
Written on November 29, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor will be reopening Jensen’s Boatyard on January 3, 2022. The new operations model will see Port staff scheduling and operating the boat lift and boat yard. Port crews will perform all boat lifting and launching, pressure washing, and blocking of vessels. Bottom painting, and vessel maintenance or repairs, may be Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on November 27, 2021 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday November 18th, there have been 27 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 431. There are approximately eight unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine in the islands. Lopez Island: There are fourteen new cases on Lopez Island since the Continue Reading
San Juan EMS to Remain Under the Jurisdiction of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1
Written on November 26, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On November 2, 2021, residents voted for San Juan Island EMS to remain under the jurisdiction of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1. The District will seek to renew its San Juan Island EMS levy in the upcoming February 8, 2022, election. Currently, San Juan Island EMS is at the end of a Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 11, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday December 3rd, there have been 13 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 450. There are approximately two unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine in the islands. Lopez Island: There is one new case on Lopez Island since the Continue Reading
Update from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Chief Norvin Collins
Written on December 10, 2021 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Norvin Collins… As the year comes to a close, your San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) responders and I wished to take a moment to reflect where we are today and what the future holds. There are three points to address that are Continue Reading
Zoom Presentation on Forest Health and Resiliency at Turtleback Mountain and Turtlehead Preserves
Written on December 9, 2021 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank and the Preservation Trust recently completed a forest assessment at Turtleback and Turtlehead Preserves. The resulting report (click here to view report) outlines a variety of forest management actions aimed at increasing forest health, habitat value and climate change resiliency. Staff are incorporating the recommended actions into the forthcoming update to Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #57: December 7, 2021
Written on December 9, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders The New Omicron Variant and What it May Mean for the Islands The rise of a worrisome new variant is front and center in headlines for good reason, but as is so often the case, finding the balance between irrational fear and Continue Reading
Noise Expected for WWTP Sewer Outfall Project
Written on December 9, 2021 at 4:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thursday, December 9th through Saturday, December 18th The Project has reached the phase of construction where the Contractor is preparing for horizontal drilling on MacDonald Street (off Tucker Avenue). This means the Contractor will begin directional drilling on the upland portion of the project and drive the casing that will eventually house the sewer line. Continue Reading
Citizen Volunteers Needed
Written on December 7, 2021 at 4:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for volunteers to fill two upcoming vacancies on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. At large, Position 4 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (Orcas, Crane, Obstruction and Waldron Islands) At large, Position 5 – four-year term expiring December 2025 (San Juan, Brown, Henry and Stuart Islands) If you Continue Reading
A Mayor’s Farewell
Written on December 4, 2021 at 4:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
A letter to the community from Friday Harbor Mayor Farhad Ghatan… As I reflect on my past eight years working for this council and the Town I so dearly love, I am filled with gratitude for those who have seen fit to allow me to represent their interests as well as those who have made Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on December 3, 2021 at 12:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday November 26th, there have been 6 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 437. There are approximately four unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine in the islands. Lopez Island: There are no new cases on Lopez Island since the Continue Reading
Town and Utility Customers Donate $3,292 to Food Bank
Written on December 3, 2021 at 4:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor thanks the community for supporting the local food bank with their generous contributions to the Harbor Life Ring program this November. Town utility customer donations of $1,646 were matched with a $1,646 grant from the Town for a total donation of $3,292 to the Friday Harbor Food Bank. This is Continue Reading
Partial Closure of Licensing and Recording Services on December 15
Written on December 3, 2021 at 3:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Auditor’s Customer Service division will be closed from noon to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 15, for the department’s annual meeting. Customer Service provides recording services, as well as licensing services for vehicles, vessels, marriages, and dogs. Services will be available on December 15 from 10:00 am through noon, and again from 1:30 to Continue Reading
San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 to Acquire The Village at the Harbor
Written on December 2, 2021 at 9:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On November 2, 2021, San Juan County residents voted in favor of the District acquiring the Village at the Harbor. Integration of the Village into the Hospital District will begin in early March of 2022. The current administrator at the Village, Evan Perrollaz, has agreed to remain in his position indefinitely following the acquisition. Part Continue Reading
Conservation Land Bank Seeks Public Input on Coffelt Farm Study and Proposed Agricultural Policy
Written on November 30, 2021 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
After more than two years of research and community outreach, the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank has entered the final phase in planning future agricultural operations at Coffelt Farm Preserve. The Land Bank invites the public to submit written comments on a new Coffelt Farm study and to attend a Zoom meeting on December Continue Reading
Laporte Road on Orcas Island Closed
Written on November 29, 2021 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A blocked culvert has created a dangerous situation on Laporte Road on Orcas Island. A large amount of water has built up on the uphill side of the road, and the roadway is in danger of failure, in particular with more rain in the forecast. The closure is on Laporte Road, just up from the Continue Reading
Jensen’s Boatyard to Re-Open in January
Written on November 29, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor will be reopening Jensen’s Boatyard on January 3, 2022. The new operations model will see Port staff scheduling and operating the boat lift and boat yard. Port crews will perform all boat lifting and launching, pressure washing, and blocking of vessels. Bottom painting, and vessel maintenance or repairs, may be Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on November 27, 2021 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday November 18th, there have been 27 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 431. There are approximately eight unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases currently in quarantine in the islands. Lopez Island: There are fourteen new cases on Lopez Island since the Continue Reading
San Juan EMS to Remain Under the Jurisdiction of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1
Written on November 26, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On November 2, 2021, residents voted for San Juan Island EMS to remain under the jurisdiction of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1. The District will seek to renew its San Juan Island EMS levy in the upcoming February 8, 2022, election. Currently, San Juan Island EMS is at the end of a Continue Reading