Topic: Government
Integration of EMS and Fire Suspended
Written on May 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This week in a Special Board Meeting the hospital district, in a unanimous vote, suspended the integration of San Juan Island EMS and San Juan Island Fire and Rescue. This project was initiated in 2018 with a Citizen’s Advisory Group, making this action a significant change for the district. All interagency discussion, planning, or steering Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Continues Planning Post Pandemic Response
Written on May 6, 2020 at 5:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue’s (SJIF&R) Commission Chairman Jarman and commissioners are disappointed by the actions taken last night by Public Hospital District’s (PHD) to cease the creation of a single all hazard emergency services agency. The timing and actions of the PHD Board’s unilateral decision in the middle of a global health pandemic Continue Reading
Hospital District Meeting
Written on May 5, 2020 at 6:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In person meeting or call in?? Read on… San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 is giving public notice of a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday May 5, 2020, 6:00 p.m. at the Hospital District Offices ( 849 Spring Street Unit B-5). Call-in information for the public follows: Call-In Number: 509-824-1884 Conference Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #21: May 4, 2020 Checking In On Our Current Situation
Written on May 4, 2020 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders Antibody Testing: There Are No Shortcuts to Success There is nothing anyone of us wants more right now than to put the COVID-19 crisis behind us and get down to the work of reopening and restoring our communities. There is an inclination Continue Reading
Scotch Broom Census Set for May
Written on May 4, 2020 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need an excuse to get outside? (safely and and while maintaining self-distancing, of course…) OLYMPIA–The Washington Invasive Species Council, state agencies and researchers are calling for a census in May to help determine the location of Scotch broom throughout the state. “We need everyone’s help to size up the problem,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator Continue Reading
Vacant County Board and Commission Positions
Written on May 4, 2020 at 7:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
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 a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Continue Reading
San Juan County State Parks to Open for Day Use on May 5th
Written on May 3, 2020 at 8:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
On April 27th, Governor Inslee announced a May 5th partial opening of some outdoor recreation activities. Included in his action was a opening of many State Parks across Washington for day use activities. However, he held off on announcing any opening of San Juan County State Parks, pending support from San Juan County decision makers. Continue Reading
San Juan County Health Officer Order Extended to MAY 31st
Written on May 3, 2020 at 8:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Concurring with an April 29, 2020 decision by the San Juan County Board of Health, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James has extended his order limiting transient accommodations, camping, and access to playgrounds from May 4th until May 31st. This decision is intended to align with Governor Inslee’s May 1st announcement that as Continue Reading
Stay at Home Order Extended
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Brendan Cowan at SJ Dept. of Emergency Management… On Friday Governor Inslee extended his Stay at Home Order through at least May 31st. Below is a chart highlighting the basics of his phased plan for reopening. The devil is in the details of course, and the next few days will provide Continue Reading
Congressman Rick Larsen to Speak at EDC Business Recovery Call May 6th
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites community leaders and businesspeople to join in a conversation with Congressman Rick Larsen on the economy, recovery and the news from Washington DC. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6th from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit https://www.sanjuansedc.org/business-call.
How the 2020 Census Benefits San Juan County, Islanders
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJI Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from our San Juan County Council… As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are probably wondering how to help your community from home. One easy, impactful way to help? Fill out and return your 2020 Census. By now, Continue Reading
How to Drop Off Documents at San Juan County Courthouse
Written on April 28, 2020 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have business at the San Juan County Courthouse, please STOP before you go inside the building! Many county departments now have drop boxes just outside the courthouse doors. Because of the COVID-19 public health crisis, the county courthouse is only open for essential business, and several county departments have closed their physical doors Continue Reading
Governor Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume
Written on April 25, 2020 at 12:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Governor Inslee Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume As of Friday April 24, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has allowed some construction activities to resume across the state, including in San Juan County. The Governor’s announcement of the decision is available HERE. This move was expected and welcomed by the San Juan County Council, who Continue Reading
Candidate Filing Week – May 11th thru 15th
Written on April 22, 2020 at 10:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2020 is about to begin. The list of offices available for filing is below. In addition to President (sorry, you can’t file for that one), all statewide elected officials and all State Legislative Continue Reading
An Update from the Land Bank
Written on April 17, 2020 at 9:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Land Bank Preserves continue to remain open despite other federal and state public land closures because we believe people need access to nature close to home, especially when nothing else in life seems normal. We islanders are fortunate enough to live in a place where we can get outside and take in fresh air while Continue Reading
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Two
Written on April 17, 2020 at 6:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with three short videos that highlight efforts from organizations and people peoviding key services and crucial leadership in our community. You can find these videos on our YouTube channel at San Juan County COVID-19 Response. Or click on the videos below: Norvin Collins, Chief of San Juan Island Fire Continue Reading
Integration of EMS and Fire Suspended
Written on May 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This week in a Special Board Meeting the hospital district, in a unanimous vote, suspended the integration of San Juan Island EMS and San Juan Island Fire and Rescue. This project was initiated in 2018 with a Citizen’s Advisory Group, making this action a significant change for the district. All interagency discussion, planning, or steering Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Continues Planning Post Pandemic Response
Written on May 6, 2020 at 5:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue’s (SJIF&R) Commission Chairman Jarman and commissioners are disappointed by the actions taken last night by Public Hospital District’s (PHD) to cease the creation of a single all hazard emergency services agency. The timing and actions of the PHD Board’s unilateral decision in the middle of a global health pandemic Continue Reading
Hospital District Meeting
Written on May 5, 2020 at 6:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In person meeting or call in?? Read on… San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 is giving public notice of a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday May 5, 2020, 6:00 p.m. at the Hospital District Offices ( 849 Spring Street Unit B-5). Call-in information for the public follows: Call-In Number: 509-824-1884 Conference Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #21: May 4, 2020 Checking In On Our Current Situation
Written on May 4, 2020 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders Antibody Testing: There Are No Shortcuts to Success There is nothing anyone of us wants more right now than to put the COVID-19 crisis behind us and get down to the work of reopening and restoring our communities. There is an inclination Continue Reading
Scotch Broom Census Set for May
Written on May 4, 2020 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need an excuse to get outside? (safely and and while maintaining self-distancing, of course…) OLYMPIA–The Washington Invasive Species Council, state agencies and researchers are calling for a census in May to help determine the location of Scotch broom throughout the state. “We need everyone’s help to size up the problem,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator Continue Reading
Vacant County Board and Commission Positions
Written on May 4, 2020 at 7:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
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 a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Continue Reading
San Juan County State Parks to Open for Day Use on May 5th
Written on May 3, 2020 at 8:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
On April 27th, Governor Inslee announced a May 5th partial opening of some outdoor recreation activities. Included in his action was a opening of many State Parks across Washington for day use activities. However, he held off on announcing any opening of San Juan County State Parks, pending support from San Juan County decision makers. Continue Reading
San Juan County Health Officer Order Extended to MAY 31st
Written on May 3, 2020 at 8:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Concurring with an April 29, 2020 decision by the San Juan County Board of Health, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James has extended his order limiting transient accommodations, camping, and access to playgrounds from May 4th until May 31st. This decision is intended to align with Governor Inslee’s May 1st announcement that as Continue Reading
Stay at Home Order Extended
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Brendan Cowan at SJ Dept. of Emergency Management… On Friday Governor Inslee extended his Stay at Home Order through at least May 31st. Below is a chart highlighting the basics of his phased plan for reopening. The devil is in the details of course, and the next few days will provide Continue Reading
Congressman Rick Larsen to Speak at EDC Business Recovery Call May 6th
Written on May 2, 2020 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites community leaders and businesspeople to join in a conversation with Congressman Rick Larsen on the economy, recovery and the news from Washington DC. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6th from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit https://www.sanjuansedc.org/business-call.
How the 2020 Census Benefits San Juan County, Islanders
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJI Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from our San Juan County Council… As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are probably wondering how to help your community from home. One easy, impactful way to help? Fill out and return your 2020 Census. By now, Continue Reading
How to Drop Off Documents at San Juan County Courthouse
Written on April 28, 2020 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have business at the San Juan County Courthouse, please STOP before you go inside the building! Many county departments now have drop boxes just outside the courthouse doors. Because of the COVID-19 public health crisis, the county courthouse is only open for essential business, and several county departments have closed their physical doors Continue Reading
Governor Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume
Written on April 25, 2020 at 12:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Governor Inslee Allows Some Low-Risk Construction to Resume As of Friday April 24, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has allowed some construction activities to resume across the state, including in San Juan County. The Governor’s announcement of the decision is available HERE. This move was expected and welcomed by the San Juan County Council, who Continue Reading
Candidate Filing Week – May 11th thru 15th
Written on April 22, 2020 at 10:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2020 is about to begin. The list of offices available for filing is below. In addition to President (sorry, you can’t file for that one), all statewide elected officials and all State Legislative Continue Reading
An Update from the Land Bank
Written on April 17, 2020 at 9:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Land Bank Preserves continue to remain open despite other federal and state public land closures because we believe people need access to nature close to home, especially when nothing else in life seems normal. We islanders are fortunate enough to live in a place where we can get outside and take in fresh air while Continue Reading
“COVID-19 Community Conversations” Round Two
Written on April 17, 2020 at 6:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week “COVID-19 Community Conversations” continues with three short videos that highlight efforts from organizations and people peoviding key services and crucial leadership in our community. You can find these videos on our YouTube channel at San Juan County COVID-19 Response. Or click on the videos below: Norvin Collins, Chief of San Juan Island Fire Continue Reading