Topic: Government
Comprehensive Plan Update Community Poll
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you were unable to attend the Comprehensive Plan update community workshops in September and October, please take the online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7MPCCX The survey will be available through November 30, 2018. We conducted polling during the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan update community workshops. These questions were conceived out of previous public outreach and Continue Reading
BLM Holding Meetings for National Monument Draft Plan
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Bureau of Land Management released their Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Juan Islands National Monument (Monument) nearly a month ago. Members of the public have until Jan. 3 to provide written comments. The BLM encourages all interested members of the public to review the plan and participate in Continue Reading
County Seeks Participation Updating HSTP
Written on November 1, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the next two months, San Juan County Health & Community Services is undertaking a process to update its Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) originally created in 2010 and then updated in 2014. The HSTP was developed to address the transportation needs of the elderly, people with disabilities, and low income populations in accordance Continue Reading
Letters for Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2018 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates and issues at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Nick Power: Colleen Kenimond Don Hall Rita Latsinova Paul Arons Bill Karges Justin Paulsen Doris M. Sumner Continue Reading
Late Ballots
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from the office of the SJC Auditor, F. Milene Henley… Have you received your ballot for the November 6 election? All ballots were mailed on October 16. Yet an extraordinary number of late and misdirected ballots have been reported to the Elections Office this election. Part of the problem was explained Continue Reading
Deceptive Mailer
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County voters beware: There is apparently a deceptive mailer circulating in our county encouraging you to ignore the names on your ballot for Sheriff and instead write in Undersheriff Zac Reimer. Please see the response below found on Facebook from Zac: It is a shame that I have to set the record straight, Continue Reading
Now’s the Time to Submit Your Comments for the SRKW’s
Written on October 26, 2018 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers and Orca Protectors, Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force has issued round 2 of the draft recommendations for actions — winnowing 63 recommendations to 36. This is our chance to comment on every one — for the orca! The Southern Residents are well-represented by this hard working Task Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting Agenda
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Port District Port Commission Meeting at 271 Front Street (Port meeting room, under San Juan Yacht Club) Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 4pm Meeting Agenda:
Hospital District Meeting
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 Public Notice of Regular Meeting, Wednesday October 24, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building, 1079 Spring Street.
Countywide Varicella (Chickenpox) ALERT!
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nine school- and preschool-aged children have CONFIRMED cases of varicella (chickenpox) on Lopez, Orcas and Shaw islands, with additional possible cases awaiting evaluation from health care providers within the county. Schools have been alerted of the current outbreak. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s vaccination status and ensure their children are fully immunized against Continue Reading
San Juan County 2019 Preliminary Budget Published and Available Online
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Preliminary Budget for 2019 has been published. With a theme of “Finish What We’ve Started,” the 2019 budget focuses resources on projects and initiatives already underway within the County. The County has enjoyed several years of remarkable growth in sales, lodging and real estate excise taxes, growth that has allowed the County Continue Reading
San Juan County Property taxes due October 31st
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the second installment of property taxes and personal property taxes are due October 31st. Please note that even if you deposit the envelope with your local post office, it may not be postmarked on the same day. Plan ahead and mail Continue Reading
Northwest artist creating sculpture of Friday Harbor founder Edward Warbass
Written on October 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been selected by the Town of Friday Harbor to complete a life-size bronze sculpture of town founding father Captain Edward D. Warbass. The piece will include Mr. Warbass sitting on a park bench with his dog, Bob, by his side. The artwork is scheduled for installation on the sidewalk Continue Reading
Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop
Written on October 15, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Department of Community Development (DCD) community workshop will be held on October 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the fire station at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor to gather community input on the Comprehensive Plan update. The public is invited to provide input on policy issues that will guide the County Continue Reading
Chicken Pox
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert A case of varicella, or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the Lopez School District, preschools and families to investigate Continue Reading
New John Geyman Book
Written on October 11, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman announces the publication of his new book: TrumpCare: Lies, Broken Promises, How It Is Failing, and What Should Be Done. He states: “Chaos now reigns in our increasingly fragmented, dysfunctional, and unfair health care system.This book intends to make sense out of the chaos with four goals: 1) to describe what TrumpCare is, Continue Reading
San Juan County Listening Forums
Written on October 11, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services is working with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Services Division (CSD), Opportunity Council, and the three local Resource Centers to host three Community Listening Forums throughout the county. These forums come as a result of DSHS’s Economic Service Administration’s goal of Continue Reading
BLM Releases Draft Plan for San Juan Islands National Monument
Written on October 8, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lopez, WA – [On October 5th] the Bureau of Land Management announced the release of the Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Juan Islands National Monument (Monument). This Draft RMP/EIS is available to review at https://go.usa.gov/xRphc and addresses a range of alternatives for the purposes of providing overarching goals and Continue Reading
County to Test Vote Counting Equipment
Written on October 6, 2018 at 6:09 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 6, 2018 General is scheduled for October 18 at 11:00 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match the votes cast. The test will take place Continue Reading
Register to vote Online by Oct 8
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:13 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Eligible citizens with a WA driver license or ID can register to vote online: Register to vote by mail, postmarked by Oct 8 by mail; or in-person at registrar’s office, 55 court St. Suite A by Oct 29. To register to vote or verify your registration click here: My Vote
League of Women Voters Holds General Election Candidates Forums
Written on September 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums prior to the November general election. The forums feature those running for the state legislative district 40 position, as well as candidates for San Juan County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney and District Court Judge. For state legislative district 40, those running are Debra Lekanoff (Democrat from Continue Reading
J50 Presumed Dead
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
“The message brought by J50, and by J35 and her dead calf a few weeks ago, is that the SRKW are running out of reproductive capacity and extinction of this population is looming, while the humans convene task forces and conference calls that result in nothing, or worse than nothing, diverting attention and resources from Continue Reading
Comprehensive Plan Update Community Poll
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you were unable to attend the Comprehensive Plan update community workshops in September and October, please take the online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7MPCCX The survey will be available through November 30, 2018. We conducted polling during the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan update community workshops. These questions were conceived out of previous public outreach and Continue Reading
BLM Holding Meetings for National Monument Draft Plan
Written on November 2, 2018 at 7:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Bureau of Land Management released their Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Juan Islands National Monument (Monument) nearly a month ago. Members of the public have until Jan. 3 to provide written comments. The BLM encourages all interested members of the public to review the plan and participate in Continue Reading
County Seeks Participation Updating HSTP
Written on November 1, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the next two months, San Juan County Health & Community Services is undertaking a process to update its Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) originally created in 2010 and then updated in 2014. The HSTP was developed to address the transportation needs of the elderly, people with disabilities, and low income populations in accordance Continue Reading
Letters for Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2018 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates and issues at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Nick Power: Colleen Kenimond Don Hall Rita Latsinova Paul Arons Bill Karges Justin Paulsen Doris M. Sumner Continue Reading
Late Ballots
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from the office of the SJC Auditor, F. Milene Henley… Have you received your ballot for the November 6 election? All ballots were mailed on October 16. Yet an extraordinary number of late and misdirected ballots have been reported to the Elections Office this election. Part of the problem was explained Continue Reading
Deceptive Mailer
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County voters beware: There is apparently a deceptive mailer circulating in our county encouraging you to ignore the names on your ballot for Sheriff and instead write in Undersheriff Zac Reimer. Please see the response below found on Facebook from Zac: It is a shame that I have to set the record straight, Continue Reading
Now’s the Time to Submit Your Comments for the SRKW’s
Written on October 26, 2018 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers and Orca Protectors, Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force has issued round 2 of the draft recommendations for actions — winnowing 63 recommendations to 36. This is our chance to comment on every one — for the orca! The Southern Residents are well-represented by this hard working Task Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting Agenda
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Port District Port Commission Meeting at 271 Front Street (Port meeting room, under San Juan Yacht Club) Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 4pm Meeting Agenda:
Hospital District Meeting
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 Public Notice of Regular Meeting, Wednesday October 24, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building, 1079 Spring Street.
Countywide Varicella (Chickenpox) ALERT!
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nine school- and preschool-aged children have CONFIRMED cases of varicella (chickenpox) on Lopez, Orcas and Shaw islands, with additional possible cases awaiting evaluation from health care providers within the county. Schools have been alerted of the current outbreak. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s vaccination status and ensure their children are fully immunized against Continue Reading
San Juan County 2019 Preliminary Budget Published and Available Online
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Preliminary Budget for 2019 has been published. With a theme of “Finish What We’ve Started,” the 2019 budget focuses resources on projects and initiatives already underway within the County. The County has enjoyed several years of remarkable growth in sales, lodging and real estate excise taxes, growth that has allowed the County Continue Reading
San Juan County Property taxes due October 31st
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the second installment of property taxes and personal property taxes are due October 31st. Please note that even if you deposit the envelope with your local post office, it may not be postmarked on the same day. Plan ahead and mail Continue Reading
Northwest artist creating sculpture of Friday Harbor founder Edward Warbass
Written on October 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been selected by the Town of Friday Harbor to complete a life-size bronze sculpture of town founding father Captain Edward D. Warbass. The piece will include Mr. Warbass sitting on a park bench with his dog, Bob, by his side. The artwork is scheduled for installation on the sidewalk Continue Reading
Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop
Written on October 15, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Department of Community Development (DCD) community workshop will be held on October 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the fire station at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor to gather community input on the Comprehensive Plan update. The public is invited to provide input on policy issues that will guide the County Continue Reading
Chicken Pox
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert A case of varicella, or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the Lopez School District, preschools and families to investigate Continue Reading
New John Geyman Book
Written on October 11, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman announces the publication of his new book: TrumpCare: Lies, Broken Promises, How It Is Failing, and What Should Be Done. He states: “Chaos now reigns in our increasingly fragmented, dysfunctional, and unfair health care system.This book intends to make sense out of the chaos with four goals: 1) to describe what TrumpCare is, Continue Reading
San Juan County Listening Forums
Written on October 11, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services is working with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Services Division (CSD), Opportunity Council, and the three local Resource Centers to host three Community Listening Forums throughout the county. These forums come as a result of DSHS’s Economic Service Administration’s goal of Continue Reading
BLM Releases Draft Plan for San Juan Islands National Monument
Written on October 8, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lopez, WA – [On October 5th] the Bureau of Land Management announced the release of the Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Juan Islands National Monument (Monument). This Draft RMP/EIS is available to review at https://go.usa.gov/xRphc and addresses a range of alternatives for the purposes of providing overarching goals and Continue Reading
County to Test Vote Counting Equipment
Written on October 6, 2018 at 6:09 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 6, 2018 General is scheduled for October 18 at 11:00 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match the votes cast. The test will take place Continue Reading
Register to vote Online by Oct 8
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:13 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Eligible citizens with a WA driver license or ID can register to vote online: Register to vote by mail, postmarked by Oct 8 by mail; or in-person at registrar’s office, 55 court St. Suite A by Oct 29. To register to vote or verify your registration click here: My Vote
League of Women Voters Holds General Election Candidates Forums
Written on September 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums prior to the November general election. The forums feature those running for the state legislative district 40 position, as well as candidates for San Juan County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney and District Court Judge. For state legislative district 40, those running are Debra Lekanoff (Democrat from Continue Reading
J50 Presumed Dead
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
“The message brought by J50, and by J35 and her dead calf a few weeks ago, is that the SRKW are running out of reproductive capacity and extinction of this population is looming, while the humans convene task forces and conference calls that result in nothing, or worse than nothing, diverting attention and resources from Continue Reading