Topic: Government
Candidate Filing Week for Proposed Orcas Island Hospital District
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Council has approved, based on petitions submitted last summer, a proposition for the formation of a public hospital district on Orcas Island. The question of formation will go to the voters of Orcas Island in the April 24, 2018, election. Also on the ballot will be the election of five commissioners Continue Reading
To Protect Orca and Salmon, You Need to Protect Beaches and Forage Fish
Written on January 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Why Friends of the San Juans is appealing San Juan County’s update to the Shoreline Management Program By Stephanie Buffum, Executive Director of Friends of the San Juans The decline of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, now down to 76 members, is mostly blamed on the disappearance of their favorite food, Chinook salmon. Often overlooked Continue Reading
Pix From Women’s March
Written on January 21, 2018 at 11:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Close to 1,000 men women and children marched yesterday in the 2nd annual Women’s March in Friday Harbor. Here are some photos for you that were shared by Update reader Liza Michaelson. Thanks for sharing Liza!
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
Written on January 15, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently seeing the levels reported in the state and region,” says Dr. Frank James, Health Officer for San Juan County. “However, we can reasonably expect our county to Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Oakes and Umierski to Arts Commission
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Cloud Oakes and Christopher Umierski to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Oakes is a working studio artist who previously served on the boards of the San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Island County Parks. She was involved with the original San Juan Museum of Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting
Written on January 9, 2018 at 2:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Tomorrow, Wednesday January 10th, the Port of Friday Harbor Commissioners will meet to discuss among other things, the FAA requirement of removing trees and obstructions from the area south of the runway. This is required for the airport to maintain its IFR (Instrument Flight Rating) which is necessary for Airlift Northwest to be able to Continue Reading
Taking a Stand
Written on January 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday San Juan Islanders took a stand In Olympia. Joined By Senator Kevin Ranker on the front steps of the State Capital building on the first day of the legislative session are Patrick Kirby, Jane Wentworth, Gretchen Alison, Liza Michaelson and Steve Porten. The group urged legislators to pass the Carbon Tax Bill, the Oil Continue Reading
Campsite Reservations for County Residents
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates in 2018. To request your reservation, please email [email protected] for a 2018 Resident Continue Reading
Real Estate Notes
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in with more Real Estate information… Shoreline Master Program – Does It Remove Uncertainty Or Increase It? As you may or may not be aware, the County Council has recently adopted updates to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with the new regulations effective on October 30, 2017. Although the new regulations Continue Reading
Town to Offer Christmas Tree Recycling
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor will collect Christmas trees for residents inside Town limits on January 8-12, 2018 on your scheduled weekly garbage day. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of the tree recycling Continue Reading
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies
Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:36 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
The Ins and Outs of Paid Sick Leave
Written on December 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday, January 8, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Brickworks, the SJI Chamber of Commerce will have Eva Coblentz from the Department of Labor and Industries here to explain to members and the business community, about Initiative 1433 – Paid Sick Leave – Employer Requirements & Employee Rights which goes into effect January 1, Continue Reading
Duncan Says Thanks
Written on December 28, 2017 at 12:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter of appreciation from Duncan Wilson… It has been a very busy year in the Town of Friday Harbor. We completed the Water Transmission project, rebuilt Park Street, added a number of sidewalks and constructed a new Pocket Park on Spring Street. Sometimes lost in the busy summer, ongoing construction and the crush Continue Reading
Katie Loring to be Sworn In as New Judge
Written on December 27, 2017 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Superior Court announces the Swearing-In Ceremony for San Juan County’s next Superior Court Judge, Kathryn C. Loring. Friday, December 29, 2017 at 4:30 pm in the Superior Courtroom at San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor. Reception to follow at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 1st Street, Friday Harbor from Continue Reading
FRIENDS Appeals SMP
Written on December 26, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday, December 22nd, the Friends of the San Juans (Friends) appealed San Juan County’s recently updated Shoreline Master Program (“SMP”) to the Washington Growth Management Hearings Board. The SMP is the primary tool for protecting the fragile marine ecosystem that depends on the health of that narrow band of shoreline where the water meets Continue Reading
Candidate Filing Week for Proposed Orcas Island Hospital District
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Council has approved, based on petitions submitted last summer, a proposition for the formation of a public hospital district on Orcas Island. The question of formation will go to the voters of Orcas Island in the April 24, 2018, election. Also on the ballot will be the election of five commissioners Continue Reading
To Protect Orca and Salmon, You Need to Protect Beaches and Forage Fish
Written on January 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Why Friends of the San Juans is appealing San Juan County’s update to the Shoreline Management Program By Stephanie Buffum, Executive Director of Friends of the San Juans The decline of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, now down to 76 members, is mostly blamed on the disappearance of their favorite food, Chinook salmon. Often overlooked Continue Reading
Pix From Women’s March
Written on January 21, 2018 at 11:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Close to 1,000 men women and children marched yesterday in the 2nd annual Women’s March in Friday Harbor. Here are some photos for you that were shared by Update reader Liza Michaelson. Thanks for sharing Liza!
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
Written on January 15, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently seeing the levels reported in the state and region,” says Dr. Frank James, Health Officer for San Juan County. “However, we can reasonably expect our county to Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Oakes and Umierski to Arts Commission
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Cloud Oakes and Christopher Umierski to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Oakes is a working studio artist who previously served on the boards of the San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Island County Parks. She was involved with the original San Juan Museum of Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting
Written on January 9, 2018 at 2:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Tomorrow, Wednesday January 10th, the Port of Friday Harbor Commissioners will meet to discuss among other things, the FAA requirement of removing trees and obstructions from the area south of the runway. This is required for the airport to maintain its IFR (Instrument Flight Rating) which is necessary for Airlift Northwest to be able to Continue Reading
Taking a Stand
Written on January 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday San Juan Islanders took a stand In Olympia. Joined By Senator Kevin Ranker on the front steps of the State Capital building on the first day of the legislative session are Patrick Kirby, Jane Wentworth, Gretchen Alison, Liza Michaelson and Steve Porten. The group urged legislators to pass the Carbon Tax Bill, the Oil Continue Reading
Campsite Reservations for County Residents
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates in 2018. To request your reservation, please email [email protected] for a 2018 Resident Continue Reading
Real Estate Notes
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in with more Real Estate information… Shoreline Master Program – Does It Remove Uncertainty Or Increase It? As you may or may not be aware, the County Council has recently adopted updates to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with the new regulations effective on October 30, 2017. Although the new regulations Continue Reading
Town to Offer Christmas Tree Recycling
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor will collect Christmas trees for residents inside Town limits on January 8-12, 2018 on your scheduled weekly garbage day. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of the tree recycling Continue Reading
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies
Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:36 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
The Ins and Outs of Paid Sick Leave
Written on December 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday, January 8, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Brickworks, the SJI Chamber of Commerce will have Eva Coblentz from the Department of Labor and Industries here to explain to members and the business community, about Initiative 1433 – Paid Sick Leave – Employer Requirements & Employee Rights which goes into effect January 1, Continue Reading
Duncan Says Thanks
Written on December 28, 2017 at 12:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter of appreciation from Duncan Wilson… It has been a very busy year in the Town of Friday Harbor. We completed the Water Transmission project, rebuilt Park Street, added a number of sidewalks and constructed a new Pocket Park on Spring Street. Sometimes lost in the busy summer, ongoing construction and the crush Continue Reading
Katie Loring to be Sworn In as New Judge
Written on December 27, 2017 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Superior Court announces the Swearing-In Ceremony for San Juan County’s next Superior Court Judge, Kathryn C. Loring. Friday, December 29, 2017 at 4:30 pm in the Superior Courtroom at San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor. Reception to follow at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 1st Street, Friday Harbor from Continue Reading
FRIENDS Appeals SMP
Written on December 26, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday, December 22nd, the Friends of the San Juans (Friends) appealed San Juan County’s recently updated Shoreline Master Program (“SMP”) to the Washington Growth Management Hearings Board. The SMP is the primary tool for protecting the fragile marine ecosystem that depends on the health of that narrow band of shoreline where the water meets Continue Reading