Topic: Government
Pfizer Booster Clinics Next Week
Written on October 13, 2021 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders who are eligible for COVID vaccine boosters (review this FAQ for details) and who are vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine are encouraged to receive their third dose boosters beginning next week at free vaccine clinics throughout San Juan County. Please register in advance at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/1737/COVID-Vaccine-Info. San Juan County is also offering flu vaccine clinics Continue Reading
Long Term Care and the Hospital District
Written on October 12, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We all felt the shock when the Life Care center in Friday Harbor closed in 2017. Since then, various approaches have been investigated to solve the problem. The hospital district placed a lid lift to its primary levy from approximately $0.34 to $0.70 per $1,000 in assessed value on the ballot this fall to implement Continue Reading
Fire and Port Commissioner’s Race Voter Forums
Written on October 11, 2021 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Join the candidates for Fire Commissioner 2 – Bob Jarman and Dwight Colley and for Port Commissioner 3, Greg Hertel and Victoria Compton. Watch for updates on our Facebook page. Register at [email protected] for either or both of the forums and you will receive a link to the meetings which will be held via Zoom Continue Reading
Notice of Intent to Operate a Boatyard Permit
Written on October 11, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor intends to assume operations of the Albert Jensen and Sons Shipyard at 1293 Turn Point Road, Friday Harbor WA as of November 1, 2021. Boats currently in the boatyard will be able to be launched immediately upon assumption of operations by the Port. New lifts and boatyard work will not Continue Reading
EMS and Fire Integration
Written on October 10, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from SJC Public Hospital District and SJI EMS… In July 2021 the elected Board of the hospital district voted to move forward with the integration of EMS under San Juan Island Fire and Rescue. This requires a new EMS levy under the Fire District to replace ours. There have Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 9, 2021 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday October 1st, there have been 3 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current total case count is now 312. Of these 3 new cases, initial investigations indicate that 2 appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. Lopez Island There are 0 new cases on Lopez Continue Reading
Historic Preservation in Friday Harbor – Update
Written on October 8, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome Karl! The Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Review Board recently filled one of the two recent vacancies. Our newest member is Karl Eberhard who has a wealth of experience in architecture and municipal historic preservation programs and citizen preservation advisory boards. Just one more…. The good news is that there is one more Continue Reading
Flu Shot Clinics Coming Soon
Written on October 6, 2021 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health and Community Services will be hosting a series of influenza vaccine clinics across the islands. For full schedule and to register, go to: www.sanjuanco.com/flu Occurring between October 20th and November 12th, these clinics will help ensure as many islanders as possible get their flu vaccine this winter. In addition to these Continue Reading
Medicare Open Enrollment is Coming, be Prepared
Written on October 5, 2021 at 10:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Medicare enrollees have an opportunity every year between October 15 and December 7th to review their Medicare Part D drug plans and their Medicare Advantage plans to see if they want to make changes that will be effective in the new year. Medicare beneficiaries can change from one Medigap plan to another at any time Continue Reading
Letter about Redistricting
Written on October 5, 2021 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from San Juan County Council member Cindy Wolf… Hello Editor, Census numbers are in and the proposed redistricting maps are out. You can see them at https://www.redistricting.wa.gov/commissioner-proposed-maps. In my opinion, the strongest move we can make this week for the future of our ferry system Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 2, 2021 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday September 24th, there have been nine new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current total case count is now 309. Of these nine new cases, initial investigations indicate that six appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. Please note that if the vaccination rates in San Continue Reading
Washington’s Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect October 1st
Written on October 1, 2021 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Following a delay due to Covid-19, the Washington Plastic Bag Ban (RCW 70A.530) will go into effect statewide on October 1, 2021. This means that retailers and restaurants throughout the state will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic carryout bags. As Washington prepares for the statewide plastic bag ban to take effect, San Juan County Continue Reading
Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon
Written on September 29, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will be hosting another round of COVID-19 vaccine clinics October 5th through 7th. Both first and second doses of Pfizer will be available as well as the one-shot Johnson & Johnson series. Registration is required. More information can be found on the county’s website at this link.
New Plastic Recycling Coming Soon
Written on September 28, 2021 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor announces pilot program for residential curbside plastic film recycling FRIDAY HARBOR – The Town of Friday Harbor, in partnership with SC Johnson, a manufacturer of household consumer brands, is kicking off a pilot program to offer curbside collection and recycling of plastic film to its residents, the second program to launch in Washington. Continue Reading
Home Rule Charter Review Forum
Written on September 28, 2021 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters is hosting a Voter Forum to highlight the six proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter. The county charter is like our constitution and specifies how our county conducts its business. Every 10 years our county reviews our charter and suggests amendments. These amendments are put to a public vote. Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #55: September 25, 2021
Written on September 25, 2021 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders FAQ on Booster Doses The CDC and FDA recently granted approval for the delivery of booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine to certain fully vaccinated individuals. This Hot Topic will attempt to answer some of the most common questions about this new Continue Reading
Pfizer Booster Clinics Next Week
Written on October 13, 2021 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders who are eligible for COVID vaccine boosters (review this FAQ for details) and who are vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine are encouraged to receive their third dose boosters beginning next week at free vaccine clinics throughout San Juan County. Please register in advance at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/1737/COVID-Vaccine-Info. San Juan County is also offering flu vaccine clinics Continue Reading
Long Term Care and the Hospital District
Written on October 12, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We all felt the shock when the Life Care center in Friday Harbor closed in 2017. Since then, various approaches have been investigated to solve the problem. The hospital district placed a lid lift to its primary levy from approximately $0.34 to $0.70 per $1,000 in assessed value on the ballot this fall to implement Continue Reading
Fire and Port Commissioner’s Race Voter Forums
Written on October 11, 2021 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Join the candidates for Fire Commissioner 2 – Bob Jarman and Dwight Colley and for Port Commissioner 3, Greg Hertel and Victoria Compton. Watch for updates on our Facebook page. Register at [email protected] for either or both of the forums and you will receive a link to the meetings which will be held via Zoom Continue Reading
Notice of Intent to Operate a Boatyard Permit
Written on October 11, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor intends to assume operations of the Albert Jensen and Sons Shipyard at 1293 Turn Point Road, Friday Harbor WA as of November 1, 2021. Boats currently in the boatyard will be able to be launched immediately upon assumption of operations by the Port. New lifts and boatyard work will not Continue Reading
EMS and Fire Integration
Written on October 10, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from SJC Public Hospital District and SJI EMS… In July 2021 the elected Board of the hospital district voted to move forward with the integration of EMS under San Juan Island Fire and Rescue. This requires a new EMS levy under the Fire District to replace ours. There have Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 9, 2021 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday October 1st, there have been 3 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current total case count is now 312. Of these 3 new cases, initial investigations indicate that 2 appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. Lopez Island There are 0 new cases on Lopez Continue Reading
Historic Preservation in Friday Harbor – Update
Written on October 8, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome Karl! The Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Review Board recently filled one of the two recent vacancies. Our newest member is Karl Eberhard who has a wealth of experience in architecture and municipal historic preservation programs and citizen preservation advisory boards. Just one more…. The good news is that there is one more Continue Reading
Flu Shot Clinics Coming Soon
Written on October 6, 2021 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health and Community Services will be hosting a series of influenza vaccine clinics across the islands. For full schedule and to register, go to: www.sanjuanco.com/flu Occurring between October 20th and November 12th, these clinics will help ensure as many islanders as possible get their flu vaccine this winter. In addition to these Continue Reading
Medicare Open Enrollment is Coming, be Prepared
Written on October 5, 2021 at 10:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Medicare enrollees have an opportunity every year between October 15 and December 7th to review their Medicare Part D drug plans and their Medicare Advantage plans to see if they want to make changes that will be effective in the new year. Medicare beneficiaries can change from one Medigap plan to another at any time Continue Reading
Letter about Redistricting
Written on October 5, 2021 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from San Juan County Council member Cindy Wolf… Hello Editor, Census numbers are in and the proposed redistricting maps are out. You can see them at https://www.redistricting.wa.gov/commissioner-proposed-maps. In my opinion, the strongest move we can make this week for the future of our ferry system Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 2, 2021 at 9:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday September 24th, there have been nine new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current total case count is now 309. Of these nine new cases, initial investigations indicate that six appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. Please note that if the vaccination rates in San Continue Reading
Washington’s Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect October 1st
Written on October 1, 2021 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Following a delay due to Covid-19, the Washington Plastic Bag Ban (RCW 70A.530) will go into effect statewide on October 1, 2021. This means that retailers and restaurants throughout the state will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic carryout bags. As Washington prepares for the statewide plastic bag ban to take effect, San Juan County Continue Reading
Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon
Written on September 29, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will be hosting another round of COVID-19 vaccine clinics October 5th through 7th. Both first and second doses of Pfizer will be available as well as the one-shot Johnson & Johnson series. Registration is required. More information can be found on the county’s website at this link.
New Plastic Recycling Coming Soon
Written on September 28, 2021 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor announces pilot program for residential curbside plastic film recycling FRIDAY HARBOR – The Town of Friday Harbor, in partnership with SC Johnson, a manufacturer of household consumer brands, is kicking off a pilot program to offer curbside collection and recycling of plastic film to its residents, the second program to launch in Washington. Continue Reading
Home Rule Charter Review Forum
Written on September 28, 2021 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters is hosting a Voter Forum to highlight the six proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter. The county charter is like our constitution and specifies how our county conducts its business. Every 10 years our county reviews our charter and suggests amendments. These amendments are put to a public vote. Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #55: September 25, 2021
Written on September 25, 2021 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders FAQ on Booster Doses The CDC and FDA recently granted approval for the delivery of booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine to certain fully vaccinated individuals. This Hot Topic will attempt to answer some of the most common questions about this new Continue Reading