Topic: Government
2018 Fairgrounds Master Plan Survey
Written on August 4, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Further to what Sandy Strehlou just wrote about the other day, here is the county asking for your input… 2018 Fairgrounds Master Plan – Take the Survey! The San Juan County Fairgrounds Master Plan, which was last updated in 2012, provides a roadmap for developing and operating the fairgrounds in a manner that is responsive Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Nick Power
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… I am Colleen Kenimond and I am the adult public defender for San Juan County. This is my sixth year in this position, and my 24th in criminal practice both as a defender and as a senior deputy prosecutor in other counties. Normally I would not broadcast my Continue Reading
Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Summer Lecture Series
Written on August 2, 2018 at 9:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
UPDATED – The SJ Update has just learned there will be another event here on San Juan Island as well. So – 2 events, One at the UW Labs on August 8, and one on Orcas in Eastsound on August 9th… This past March, Washington state successfully passed a law phasing out open-water Atlantic salmon Continue Reading
Teacher’s Case Against Detective Tossed
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following was shared with you by the SJC Prosecutor’s Office… Former Teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s petition for a citizen complaint for a misdemeanor charge against former Detective Stephen Parker was rejected today by District Court Judge Stewart Andrew. Judge Stewart Andrew wrote that the “Prosecutor’s office has shown no bad faith or inappropriate reasons for Continue Reading
On the Back of the Ballot
Written on July 25, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Auditor Milene Henley adds to her notice from yesterday… After my recent post about the “Primary Election – What’s New?” I was reminded by an astute Lopez reader that the long ballot has a very important second side. That long list of Senate candidates not only required special paper, it also pushed local issues Continue Reading
Letter In Support of Alex Ramel
Written on July 24, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are writing in strong support of Alex Ramel as a candidate to represent us in the 40th district. Among his many strengths, he has a proven ability to bring people together to work for specific goals. As one example, he built a coalition to create the Community Energy Challenge, an energy upgrade program which Continue Reading
Primary Election
Written on July 24, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s SJC Auditor F. Milene Henley with some answers about this year’s election… This year’s primary election is generating a lot of questions. That’s not unusual; election cycles are long – four years between elections for most positions – and it’s easy to forget what a particular type of election looks like. But this year Continue Reading
Nick Power is Running for Prosecutor
Written on July 23, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Nick Power regarding his candidacy for SJC Prosecuting Attorney… I’m running for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney to bring meaningful change to the way the office performs its duties. I have lived on San Juan Island with my wife Penelope Haskew and our two daughters Chiara and Alison for over ten Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this letter about the upcoming election… Vote for Debra Lekanoff, Washington 40th Legislative District By Sandy Strehlou and David Meiland, San Juan Island Debra Lekanoff is running for the 40th Legislative District seat currently held by State Representative Kristine Lytton, who is stepping down. Lytton has been a Continue Reading
County News
Written on July 19, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
July 20, 2018, Joint Planning Commission and County Council Meeting At 9:00 am on July 20, 2018, there will be a joint Planning Commission and County Council public hearing and special meeting. The public hearing will be regarding a proposed amendment to the political sign code. The Planning Commission and County Council will also be Continue Reading
Vigil for Immigrant Families
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, you are invited to a vigil at the courthouse to show support for immigrant families who are fleeing their war torn and gang ravaged homes seeking safety in the United States. Please bring a candle and also wear blue. Signage expressing sympathy for the families and calling for compassion, Continue Reading
Tribal Leader Appointed to State Salmon Recovery Funding Board
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Jeromy Sullivan, chair of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, a state board that awards grants for projects to help return salmon from the brink of extinction. Sullivan has extensive experience in conservation and salmon recovery issues. He has served on the Hood Continue Reading
Port Says Thanks
Written on July 14, 2018 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor would like to thank the many local businesses and community members who helped get the 2018 summer season kicked off with a BANG during the Port’s Pirate Festival over June 22-24 and Rock the Dock on the 4th of July! During Pirate Fest, Friday night’s Movie Night in Fairweather Park Continue Reading
SJC Disability Advisory Committee
Written on July 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you looking for a way to serve your community? San Juan County Elections is looking for persons with disabilities, and providers of services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Disability Advisory Committee. Washington State Law requires every county to have a Disability Advisory Committee. The committee must include persons with disabilities, and Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Recognized with an AWC Municipal Excellence Award
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Five Washington cities awarded for excellence at AWC’s Annual Conference OLYMPIA – Representatives from 138 cities and towns across Washington convened in Yakima in June for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Conference. During the conference, AWC honored five Washington cities with a Municipal Excellence Award. “Hard work and creative thinking were evident in Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Alex Ramel
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Katie Fleming… Dear Editor, Alex Ramel would be a fantastic representative for the 40th district in Washington. He is a progressive democrat who will champion climate action, affordable housing, healthcare for all, fully funded schools, equal pay for women, and gun violence prevention. Alex Continue Reading
2018 Fairgrounds Master Plan Survey
Written on August 4, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Further to what Sandy Strehlou just wrote about the other day, here is the county asking for your input… 2018 Fairgrounds Master Plan – Take the Survey! The San Juan County Fairgrounds Master Plan, which was last updated in 2012, provides a roadmap for developing and operating the fairgrounds in a manner that is responsive Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Nick Power
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… I am Colleen Kenimond and I am the adult public defender for San Juan County. This is my sixth year in this position, and my 24th in criminal practice both as a defender and as a senior deputy prosecutor in other counties. Normally I would not broadcast my Continue Reading
Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Summer Lecture Series
Written on August 2, 2018 at 9:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
UPDATED – The SJ Update has just learned there will be another event here on San Juan Island as well. So – 2 events, One at the UW Labs on August 8, and one on Orcas in Eastsound on August 9th… This past March, Washington state successfully passed a law phasing out open-water Atlantic salmon Continue Reading
Teacher’s Case Against Detective Tossed
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following was shared with you by the SJC Prosecutor’s Office… Former Teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s petition for a citizen complaint for a misdemeanor charge against former Detective Stephen Parker was rejected today by District Court Judge Stewart Andrew. Judge Stewart Andrew wrote that the “Prosecutor’s office has shown no bad faith or inappropriate reasons for Continue Reading
On the Back of the Ballot
Written on July 25, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Auditor Milene Henley adds to her notice from yesterday… After my recent post about the “Primary Election – What’s New?” I was reminded by an astute Lopez reader that the long ballot has a very important second side. That long list of Senate candidates not only required special paper, it also pushed local issues Continue Reading
Letter In Support of Alex Ramel
Written on July 24, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are writing in strong support of Alex Ramel as a candidate to represent us in the 40th district. Among his many strengths, he has a proven ability to bring people together to work for specific goals. As one example, he built a coalition to create the Community Energy Challenge, an energy upgrade program which Continue Reading
Primary Election
Written on July 24, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s SJC Auditor F. Milene Henley with some answers about this year’s election… This year’s primary election is generating a lot of questions. That’s not unusual; election cycles are long – four years between elections for most positions – and it’s easy to forget what a particular type of election looks like. But this year Continue Reading
Nick Power is Running for Prosecutor
Written on July 23, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Nick Power regarding his candidacy for SJC Prosecuting Attorney… I’m running for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney to bring meaningful change to the way the office performs its duties. I have lived on San Juan Island with my wife Penelope Haskew and our two daughters Chiara and Alison for over ten Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this letter about the upcoming election… Vote for Debra Lekanoff, Washington 40th Legislative District By Sandy Strehlou and David Meiland, San Juan Island Debra Lekanoff is running for the 40th Legislative District seat currently held by State Representative Kristine Lytton, who is stepping down. Lytton has been a Continue Reading
County News
Written on July 19, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
July 20, 2018, Joint Planning Commission and County Council Meeting At 9:00 am on July 20, 2018, there will be a joint Planning Commission and County Council public hearing and special meeting. The public hearing will be regarding a proposed amendment to the political sign code. The Planning Commission and County Council will also be Continue Reading
Vigil for Immigrant Families
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, you are invited to a vigil at the courthouse to show support for immigrant families who are fleeing their war torn and gang ravaged homes seeking safety in the United States. Please bring a candle and also wear blue. Signage expressing sympathy for the families and calling for compassion, Continue Reading
Tribal Leader Appointed to State Salmon Recovery Funding Board
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Jeromy Sullivan, chair of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, a state board that awards grants for projects to help return salmon from the brink of extinction. Sullivan has extensive experience in conservation and salmon recovery issues. He has served on the Hood Continue Reading
Port Says Thanks
Written on July 14, 2018 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor would like to thank the many local businesses and community members who helped get the 2018 summer season kicked off with a BANG during the Port’s Pirate Festival over June 22-24 and Rock the Dock on the 4th of July! During Pirate Fest, Friday night’s Movie Night in Fairweather Park Continue Reading
SJC Disability Advisory Committee
Written on July 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you looking for a way to serve your community? San Juan County Elections is looking for persons with disabilities, and providers of services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Disability Advisory Committee. Washington State Law requires every county to have a Disability Advisory Committee. The committee must include persons with disabilities, and Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Recognized with an AWC Municipal Excellence Award
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Five Washington cities awarded for excellence at AWC’s Annual Conference OLYMPIA – Representatives from 138 cities and towns across Washington convened in Yakima in June for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Conference. During the conference, AWC honored five Washington cities with a Municipal Excellence Award. “Hard work and creative thinking were evident in Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Alex Ramel
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Katie Fleming… Dear Editor, Alex Ramel would be a fantastic representative for the 40th district in Washington. He is a progressive democrat who will champion climate action, affordable housing, healthcare for all, fully funded schools, equal pay for women, and gun violence prevention. Alex Continue Reading