Topic: Government
Board and Committee Vacancies
Written on September 4, 2018 at 5:41 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
Burn Ban Lifted
Written on August 30, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Burn Ban for campfires and barbecues is lifted in San Juan County As of noon on August 29, 2018, the burn ban for campfires and charcoal barbeques is lifted in San Juan County. Recent humidity levels, rising fuel moistures, and precipitation in the county have warranted a lift on the burn ban enacted last Continue Reading
Primary Election Recount
Written on August 25, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Primary Election – Recount of Ballots for Congressional District #2 – U.S. Representative San Juan County has been directed by the State to recount the votes cast for Congressional District #2 – U.S. Representative. The difference in votes cast in the August 7, 2018 primary election between second- and third-place vote-getters Brian Luke and Gary Continue Reading
San Juan County Civic Campus Plan Virtual Open House & Community Survey Opportunity
Written on August 24, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County is exploring options to centralize government operations in an efficient and community-centered new Civic Campus building located near the courthouse in Friday Harbor. A design team has developed a concept that was informed by the first public survey in March 2018, as well as discussions with County staff who would be providing Continue Reading
Public Notice – Sanitary Sewer System Smoke Testing Program
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has hired SFE Global to perform “smoke testing” of the sewer systems within your neighborhood beginning September 4, 2018 through September 6, 2018. The purpose of smoke testing is to identify areas of leaks and cross-connections where rainwater and other surface drainage may be entering the sanitary sewer system. The Continue Reading
Burn Ban in San Juan County begins August 21st
Written on August 21, 2018 at 7:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County: A Burn Ban [began] Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at noon. Elevated temperatures for extended periods and our lack of precipitation has created a high fire danger in San Juan County, and across the region. San Juan County will be prohibiting all outdoor burning with the exception of propane barbecues. No outdoor fires Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Here is a description of our next movie… Dark Money Tuesday August 21 7:30 pm Documentary 99 minutes Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana – a front line Continue Reading
Wednesday at Brickworks
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Democrats invite you to this event on Wednesday night… Please join us at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 22 at Brickworks in Friday Harbor to hear and participate in a discussion of recent developments in U.S. foreign, trade, and immigration policies in the Trump era, followed by Q&A. The discussion will be led Continue Reading
Mayor seeks youth to fill position on Friday Harbor Arts Commission
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Farhad Ghatan is seeking one youth representative for appointment to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). This appointee willl join seven other commissioners in representing the interests of the Town, community, and local artists as they advise the Town Council on the cultivation, selection, acquisition, and placement of public art. “This is an excellent Continue Reading
Air quality affected by wildfire smoke
Written on August 14, 2018 at 12:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Air monitors in our region today are reporting ‘unhealthy’ levels of particulate matter in the air due to wildfire smoke, largely from fires burning in British Columbia. San Juan County Health & Community Services is advising the public to limit time spent outdoors and avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Outdoor smoke contains very small particles and Continue Reading
Of Signs, Land, and People
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… My thanks to those who voted in the primary election. Shortly after the election, Team Gaylord removed most of the Re-Elect Gaylord for Prosecutor signs from our scenic roadways. I believe residents and visitors deserve to finish the summer with a landscape without interruption. I hope voters will Continue Reading
Auditor Seeks Writers of Arguments Against Two Local Measures
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Voters in San Juan County will decide two local measures in the November election. (People who don’t vote won’t decide anything.) On Lopez, the annual one-year levy for the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District will be on the ballot. The district is once again asking for $105,000 to support operations of the district. Countywide, voters Continue Reading
Orcas IED
Written on August 10, 2018 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from Ron Krebs, SJ County Sheriff… There is understandable and significant concern throughout the islands following the discovery on Monday of an improvised explosive device (IED) on the San Juan County Land Bank Turtleback Mountain Preserve property on Orcas Island. The ongoing investigation is being led by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Continue Reading
Free the Snake
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is from the Dam Sense news Room… This piece is in response to Governor Inslee’s Interview with Simone Del Rosario of Q13 Fox on July 26th. It is meant to serve as a correction of mis-information due to lack of appropriate information. “We can’t wait for that study, we need to reduce the Continue Reading
Board and Commission Vacancies
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:40 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
Letter in Support of Alex Ramel
Written on August 5, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the Editor: We thank Representative Kris Lytton for her service to the 40th District and wish her well in her retirement. Kris Lytton did so much to support education in our state. We now need a leader who will work effectively to ensure the future for all of our children and grandchildren. Alex Ramel Continue Reading
Board and Committee Vacancies
Written on September 4, 2018 at 5:41 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
Burn Ban Lifted
Written on August 30, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Burn Ban for campfires and barbecues is lifted in San Juan County As of noon on August 29, 2018, the burn ban for campfires and charcoal barbeques is lifted in San Juan County. Recent humidity levels, rising fuel moistures, and precipitation in the county have warranted a lift on the burn ban enacted last Continue Reading
Primary Election Recount
Written on August 25, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Primary Election – Recount of Ballots for Congressional District #2 – U.S. Representative San Juan County has been directed by the State to recount the votes cast for Congressional District #2 – U.S. Representative. The difference in votes cast in the August 7, 2018 primary election between second- and third-place vote-getters Brian Luke and Gary Continue Reading
San Juan County Civic Campus Plan Virtual Open House & Community Survey Opportunity
Written on August 24, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County is exploring options to centralize government operations in an efficient and community-centered new Civic Campus building located near the courthouse in Friday Harbor. A design team has developed a concept that was informed by the first public survey in March 2018, as well as discussions with County staff who would be providing Continue Reading
Public Notice – Sanitary Sewer System Smoke Testing Program
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has hired SFE Global to perform “smoke testing” of the sewer systems within your neighborhood beginning September 4, 2018 through September 6, 2018. The purpose of smoke testing is to identify areas of leaks and cross-connections where rainwater and other surface drainage may be entering the sanitary sewer system. The Continue Reading
Burn Ban in San Juan County begins August 21st
Written on August 21, 2018 at 7:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County: A Burn Ban [began] Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at noon. Elevated temperatures for extended periods and our lack of precipitation has created a high fire danger in San Juan County, and across the region. San Juan County will be prohibiting all outdoor burning with the exception of propane barbecues. No outdoor fires Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Here is a description of our next movie… Dark Money Tuesday August 21 7:30 pm Documentary 99 minutes Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana – a front line Continue Reading
Wednesday at Brickworks
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Democrats invite you to this event on Wednesday night… Please join us at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 22 at Brickworks in Friday Harbor to hear and participate in a discussion of recent developments in U.S. foreign, trade, and immigration policies in the Trump era, followed by Q&A. The discussion will be led Continue Reading
Mayor seeks youth to fill position on Friday Harbor Arts Commission
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Farhad Ghatan is seeking one youth representative for appointment to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). This appointee willl join seven other commissioners in representing the interests of the Town, community, and local artists as they advise the Town Council on the cultivation, selection, acquisition, and placement of public art. “This is an excellent Continue Reading
Air quality affected by wildfire smoke
Written on August 14, 2018 at 12:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Air monitors in our region today are reporting ‘unhealthy’ levels of particulate matter in the air due to wildfire smoke, largely from fires burning in British Columbia. San Juan County Health & Community Services is advising the public to limit time spent outdoors and avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Outdoor smoke contains very small particles and Continue Reading
Of Signs, Land, and People
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… My thanks to those who voted in the primary election. Shortly after the election, Team Gaylord removed most of the Re-Elect Gaylord for Prosecutor signs from our scenic roadways. I believe residents and visitors deserve to finish the summer with a landscape without interruption. I hope voters will Continue Reading
Auditor Seeks Writers of Arguments Against Two Local Measures
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Voters in San Juan County will decide two local measures in the November election. (People who don’t vote won’t decide anything.) On Lopez, the annual one-year levy for the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District will be on the ballot. The district is once again asking for $105,000 to support operations of the district. Countywide, voters Continue Reading
Orcas IED
Written on August 10, 2018 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from Ron Krebs, SJ County Sheriff… There is understandable and significant concern throughout the islands following the discovery on Monday of an improvised explosive device (IED) on the San Juan County Land Bank Turtleback Mountain Preserve property on Orcas Island. The ongoing investigation is being led by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Continue Reading
Free the Snake
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is from the Dam Sense news Room… This piece is in response to Governor Inslee’s Interview with Simone Del Rosario of Q13 Fox on July 26th. It is meant to serve as a correction of mis-information due to lack of appropriate information. “We can’t wait for that study, we need to reduce the Continue Reading
Board and Commission Vacancies
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:40 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
Letter in Support of Alex Ramel
Written on August 5, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the Editor: We thank Representative Kris Lytton for her service to the 40th District and wish her well in her retirement. Kris Lytton did so much to support education in our state. We now need a leader who will work effectively to ensure the future for all of our children and grandchildren. Alex Ramel Continue Reading