Topic: Government
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
New SJC Vacation Rental Webpage Available
Written on December 7, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County has published a new webpage with the most requested information regarding vacation rental permits and compliance with the new regulations. If you are looking for information about how to apply for permit, have an existing permit and want to know what to do to comply with the new rules, or need Continue Reading
REET Goes Into Effect Dec 27
Written on December 4, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Adopts Real Estate Excise Tax for Affordable Housing In the November election, San Juan County voters approved a new 0.5% real estate excise tax (REET) to support the development of affordable housing options within the county. The tax will be assessed on the purchase and sale of real property within the county, Continue Reading
Post Office Closed
Written on December 4, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Out of respect for former president George H. W. Bush, the nation’s 41st Commander in Chief, and to honor his vast contributions to the United States during his lifetime, and consistent with the presidential proclamation, the U.S. Postal Service will observe a national day of mourning. USPS will suspend regular mail delivery and retail service Continue Reading
County Board and Committee Positions Available
Written on December 2, 2018 at 11:56 pm, 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
Harbor Life Ring
Written on November 29, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a message from the Town of Friday Harbor… Thank you for your ongoing support of the Harbor Life Ring utilities assistance program. A special line item appears on your monthly utility bill for this purpose. Since the program launched five years ago, your generous donations have afforded relief to dozens of individuals Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting
Written on November 28, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Port district will hold their regular Port Commission Meeting at 271 Front Street (in the Port meeting room, under San Juan Yacht Club), today – Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Click here to see the Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Complete Streets Ordinance Adopted
Written on November 27, 2018 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today the SJ County Council unanimously adopted a Complete Streets ordinance that will open up the possibility of state funding to help pay for road improvements that increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians on our roadways, among other things. Someday in the future, images like these may become mere memories of what traveling on Continue Reading
CDC issues Romaine Lettuce Alert
Written on November 21, 2018 at 8:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), public health officials in several states, Canada and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce. CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce and they should throw it away. For additional details and guidance, see the 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
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
New SJC Vacation Rental Webpage Available
Written on December 7, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County has published a new webpage with the most requested information regarding vacation rental permits and compliance with the new regulations. If you are looking for information about how to apply for permit, have an existing permit and want to know what to do to comply with the new rules, or need Continue Reading
REET Goes Into Effect Dec 27
Written on December 4, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Adopts Real Estate Excise Tax for Affordable Housing In the November election, San Juan County voters approved a new 0.5% real estate excise tax (REET) to support the development of affordable housing options within the county. The tax will be assessed on the purchase and sale of real property within the county, Continue Reading
Post Office Closed
Written on December 4, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Out of respect for former president George H. W. Bush, the nation’s 41st Commander in Chief, and to honor his vast contributions to the United States during his lifetime, and consistent with the presidential proclamation, the U.S. Postal Service will observe a national day of mourning. USPS will suspend regular mail delivery and retail service Continue Reading
County Board and Committee Positions Available
Written on December 2, 2018 at 11:56 pm, 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
Harbor Life Ring
Written on November 29, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a message from the Town of Friday Harbor… Thank you for your ongoing support of the Harbor Life Ring utilities assistance program. A special line item appears on your monthly utility bill for this purpose. Since the program launched five years ago, your generous donations have afforded relief to dozens of individuals Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting
Written on November 28, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Port district will hold their regular Port Commission Meeting at 271 Front Street (in the Port meeting room, under San Juan Yacht Club), today – Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Click here to see the Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Complete Streets Ordinance Adopted
Written on November 27, 2018 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today the SJ County Council unanimously adopted a Complete Streets ordinance that will open up the possibility of state funding to help pay for road improvements that increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians on our roadways, among other things. Someday in the future, images like these may become mere memories of what traveling on Continue Reading
CDC issues Romaine Lettuce Alert
Written on November 21, 2018 at 8:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), public health officials in several states, Canada and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce. CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce and they should throw it away. For additional details and guidance, see the 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