Topic: Government
Port Welcomes New Port Director
Written on June 30, 2017 at 4:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission and staff are pleased to welcome Todd Nicholson as the new Executive Director at the Port of Friday Harbor, beginning July 5. After evaluation of more than 35 applications from around the country, Todd was chosen as the most qualified candidate to lead the Port. A native of the Continue Reading
Local Attorney Jon Cain Applies for Superior Court Judge Position
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jon Cain, of Friday Harbor, announced today that he has submitted his application for the position of San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee will appoint someone later this year to fill the opening that will result from Judge Donald Eaton’s retirement. “Every day judges make tough decisions that affect real people and Continue Reading
Immigration Workshop
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Immigration Rights Project (NWIRP) will provide training regarding immigration for students, teachers, parents and community members. These sessions answer questions that community members may have about the immigration system, immigration enforcement, and how immigration issues affect the communities they serve. This training includes an overview of the immigration system and immigration status as well Continue Reading
Katie Seeks Judicial Appointment
Written on June 28, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Attorney Katie Loring Seeks Appointment as Next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Attorney Katie Loring has submitted her application for appointment as the next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. In April, San Juan County Superior Court Judge, Donald E. Eaton, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2017. Because Judge Eaton is Continue Reading
Town Signs Lease for Downtown Parking Area
Written on June 27, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce the execution of a lease agreement with JAC 330 Spring Street LLC that will allow the Town to operate a parking area in the Downtown core in an effort to alleviate an historic parking shortage. The parking area will be on the property that formerly housed Continue Reading
Doris Schaller Retires
Written on June 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
When Doris Schaller got ready to quit working “she actually googled how to retire,” according to county auditor Milene Henley, “and learned that you give your boss plenty of time.” So she gave six months’ notice, and Milene really appreciated it. Doris has been running the county elections office since 2004, at first under administrator Continue Reading
Common Sense
Written on June 23, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman, M.D. of Friday Harbor, a writer about national health care policy since 1990, has published a new 28 page pamphlet: Common Sense about Health Care Reform in America. It takes an approach similar to Thomas Paine who in 1775-76 wrote a pamphlet, Common Sense, urging people to gain independence from England based on Continue Reading
Mount Ben Preserve Public Meeting
Written on June 23, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Public Comment Invited on DRAFT Stewardship and Management Plan The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the DRAFT Mount Ben Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the management plan Continue Reading
American Camp Road Maintenance
Written on June 9, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder: Phase II of Road Maintenance Starting Monday, June 12, park maintenance staff will begin Phase II re-striping fog lines of Cattle Point Road to better accommodate bicycles, mopeds, and pedestrians. Phase II will include re-striping 1.5 miles of Cattle Point Road between Pickett’s Lane and the American Camp Visitor Center Road. Work should take Continue Reading
Call for Artists
Written on June 3, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deadline Extended – Call for Artists: Design a License Plate for the San Juan Islands! The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are kicking off their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Initiative with a contest! The initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate Continue Reading
Steve Brandli Applies for Judge Position
Written on June 2, 2017 at 5:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Attorney Steve Brandli Applies to Be San Juan County Superior Court Judge Governor Jay Inslee posted a Notice of Judicial Vacancy, soliciting applications to be appointed as San Juan County’s next Superior Court judge to replace Judge Donald Eaton who is retiring at the end of this year. San Juan County attorney Steve Brandli is Continue Reading
Walking for the Salish Sea
Written on June 1, 2017 at 8:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liza Michaelson writes to say thanks and to recap her recent walk… Thanks for your support! Glenn, John, Gretchen and I returned today from our epic Walk 4 The Salish Sea. I want to thank all of you for your Generous support. Our San Juan Island team of 4 has raised well past our goal Continue Reading
Burn Permit Extension
Written on June 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to fire risk remaining low here in San Juan County and the wet spring we have had, burning will remain open beyond the May 31 end date, unless posted otherwise, Burn Permit holders can expect burning to remain open for the duration of the month of June for residential permits and permits to be Continue Reading
Town Seeks LTAC Proposals
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town seeks proposals for allocation of Lodging Tax grant funds to promote 2018 tourism The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications for grants to fund tourism promotion. The promotions must be for events and activities specifically intended to promote tourism within the Town in 2018. Preference will be given Continue Reading
Voting Equipment Testing
Written on May 30, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vote counting equipment testing on June 8th at 10:00 a.m. The upcoming August 1, 2017 primary election will have voters in the San Juan Island School District deciding on school board directors. There are four candidates for SJI School Board Director #1, and three candidates for SJI School Board Director #2. The top two vote Continue Reading
Grand Opening U.S. Customs Office at the Friday Harbor Airport
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 1st at 2:30pm to officially open the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office space at the Friday Harbor Airport. The celebration will be at the Roy Franklin Terminal, 800 Franklin Drive. This new office will provide the general aviation community and commercial airlines Continue Reading
Port Welcomes New Port Director
Written on June 30, 2017 at 4:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission and staff are pleased to welcome Todd Nicholson as the new Executive Director at the Port of Friday Harbor, beginning July 5. After evaluation of more than 35 applications from around the country, Todd was chosen as the most qualified candidate to lead the Port. A native of the Continue Reading
Local Attorney Jon Cain Applies for Superior Court Judge Position
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jon Cain, of Friday Harbor, announced today that he has submitted his application for the position of San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee will appoint someone later this year to fill the opening that will result from Judge Donald Eaton’s retirement. “Every day judges make tough decisions that affect real people and Continue Reading
Immigration Workshop
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Immigration Rights Project (NWIRP) will provide training regarding immigration for students, teachers, parents and community members. These sessions answer questions that community members may have about the immigration system, immigration enforcement, and how immigration issues affect the communities they serve. This training includes an overview of the immigration system and immigration status as well Continue Reading
Katie Seeks Judicial Appointment
Written on June 28, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Attorney Katie Loring Seeks Appointment as Next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Attorney Katie Loring has submitted her application for appointment as the next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. In April, San Juan County Superior Court Judge, Donald E. Eaton, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2017. Because Judge Eaton is Continue Reading
Town Signs Lease for Downtown Parking Area
Written on June 27, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce the execution of a lease agreement with JAC 330 Spring Street LLC that will allow the Town to operate a parking area in the Downtown core in an effort to alleviate an historic parking shortage. The parking area will be on the property that formerly housed Continue Reading
Doris Schaller Retires
Written on June 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
When Doris Schaller got ready to quit working “she actually googled how to retire,” according to county auditor Milene Henley, “and learned that you give your boss plenty of time.” So she gave six months’ notice, and Milene really appreciated it. Doris has been running the county elections office since 2004, at first under administrator Continue Reading
Common Sense
Written on June 23, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Geyman, M.D. of Friday Harbor, a writer about national health care policy since 1990, has published a new 28 page pamphlet: Common Sense about Health Care Reform in America. It takes an approach similar to Thomas Paine who in 1775-76 wrote a pamphlet, Common Sense, urging people to gain independence from England based on Continue Reading
Mount Ben Preserve Public Meeting
Written on June 23, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Public Comment Invited on DRAFT Stewardship and Management Plan The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the DRAFT Mount Ben Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the management plan Continue Reading
American Camp Road Maintenance
Written on June 9, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder: Phase II of Road Maintenance Starting Monday, June 12, park maintenance staff will begin Phase II re-striping fog lines of Cattle Point Road to better accommodate bicycles, mopeds, and pedestrians. Phase II will include re-striping 1.5 miles of Cattle Point Road between Pickett’s Lane and the American Camp Visitor Center Road. Work should take Continue Reading
Call for Artists
Written on June 3, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deadline Extended – Call for Artists: Design a License Plate for the San Juan Islands! The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are kicking off their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Initiative with a contest! The initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate Continue Reading
Steve Brandli Applies for Judge Position
Written on June 2, 2017 at 5:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Attorney Steve Brandli Applies to Be San Juan County Superior Court Judge Governor Jay Inslee posted a Notice of Judicial Vacancy, soliciting applications to be appointed as San Juan County’s next Superior Court judge to replace Judge Donald Eaton who is retiring at the end of this year. San Juan County attorney Steve Brandli is Continue Reading
Walking for the Salish Sea
Written on June 1, 2017 at 8:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liza Michaelson writes to say thanks and to recap her recent walk… Thanks for your support! Glenn, John, Gretchen and I returned today from our epic Walk 4 The Salish Sea. I want to thank all of you for your Generous support. Our San Juan Island team of 4 has raised well past our goal Continue Reading
Burn Permit Extension
Written on June 1, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to fire risk remaining low here in San Juan County and the wet spring we have had, burning will remain open beyond the May 31 end date, unless posted otherwise, Burn Permit holders can expect burning to remain open for the duration of the month of June for residential permits and permits to be Continue Reading
Town Seeks LTAC Proposals
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town seeks proposals for allocation of Lodging Tax grant funds to promote 2018 tourism The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications for grants to fund tourism promotion. The promotions must be for events and activities specifically intended to promote tourism within the Town in 2018. Preference will be given Continue Reading
Voting Equipment Testing
Written on May 30, 2017 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vote counting equipment testing on June 8th at 10:00 a.m. The upcoming August 1, 2017 primary election will have voters in the San Juan Island School District deciding on school board directors. There are four candidates for SJI School Board Director #1, and three candidates for SJI School Board Director #2. The top two vote Continue Reading
Grand Opening U.S. Customs Office at the Friday Harbor Airport
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 1st at 2:30pm to officially open the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office space at the Friday Harbor Airport. The celebration will be at the Roy Franklin Terminal, 800 Franklin Drive. This new office will provide the general aviation community and commercial airlines Continue Reading