Topic: Government
Dr. John Geyman’s Latest Book
Written on March 23, 2017 at 12:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crisis in U.S. Health Care: Corporate Power vs. The Common Good, published this month by John Geyman, M.D. of Friday Harbor, discusses the issues currently being debated in Congress. This book takes a 60 year view of our health care system, 1956-2016, from the perspective of a family physician who lived through those years in Continue Reading
County Seeks Consultants for Comp Plan Update
Written on March 18, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County seeks consultants to assist with Comprehensive Plan Update San Juan County is seeking RFPs from qualified consultants to work on aspects of the SJC Comprehensive Plan Update. Proposals are encouraged from consulting firms with expertise in the Growth Management Act to assist with comprehensive planning, effective citizen engagement, and updates related to Continue Reading
Tragedy of the Commons
Written on March 16, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join host Ken Crawbuck for “13th”, the next film in the documentary series Tragedy of the Commons. In this thought provoking film, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, March 18th at 7:00 pm at Island Arts Collective, 28 Front Street. (that’s Continue Reading
Cattle Point Lighthouse Repairs
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude… Work is under way on repairs to the Cattle Point Lighthouse under a contract between the Coast Guard and Vet Industrial of Bremerton. Over the years erosion of the surrounding sand dunes has exposed and undermined the foundation of the lighthouse, leaving the stability of the historic building at risk. The Continue Reading
Update on Spring Street Pocket Park
Written on March 13, 2017 at 4:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Carlson shares this update on the construction progress for the new Spring Street Pocket Park… The Pocket Park is now beginning to take shape. Most of the underground work has been completed. This week, the bases for the paver borders, benches and sculptures will be formed and poured. As soon as those are completed Continue Reading
Town Hall Meeting
Written on March 10, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
>> Correction – The date of this event has been corrected to Tuesday << Council Member Bill Watson Holding Town Hall Meeting Council Member Bill Watson (District 1) invites islanders to attend a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 28 beginning at 5:15 PM. The meeting will be held at the San Juan Island Fire Continue Reading
Town Seeks Bench Sculpture Proposals
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for Ed Warbass memorial bench sculpture The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals for an Ed Warbass memorial bench sculpture sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). The artwork is to be located on a park bench near the First Street entrance to Sunshine Alley. Proposals Continue Reading
Land Bank’s Lopez Tombolo Preserve Extended
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is excited to announce an additional 800 feet of public access to beach and tidelands located west of Bayshore Road on the San Juan Channel side of Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island. This acquisition would not have been possible without the support of the Sunset Acres Owners Association, a residential community on Continue Reading
F.R.O.G. Survey Results
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of several completed 2016 Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) surveys. We would like to share the results of these surveys with you so you can see how riders like you view key ferry issues as well as how Washington State Ferries (WSF) 2016 winter performance was rated. Click on Continue Reading
Logic and Accuracy Test
Written on March 5, 2017 at 6:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vote counting equipment testing on March 14th at 10:00 a.m. The upcoming April 25th Special Election will have voters on Lopez Island deciding on a proposed hospital district, San Juan County Public Hospital District #2. Also on the ballot will be the election of five hospital commissioners, should the proposition pass. A “Logic and Accuracy” Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on March 5, 2017 at 5:46 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. 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 Office at: Continue Reading
Parks Report Part Two
Written on March 3, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the second in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading
Public Forum on Housing
Written on March 2, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Housing Puzzle: How We Can Put Together a Solution League of Women Voters presents a public forum on Monday, March 13 at noon at the Friday Harbor Grange The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWVSJ) will host an affordable housing panel presentation and public discussion on Monday, March 13. Panelists are Friday Continue Reading
Spring Street Roundabout?
Written on February 24, 2017 at 4:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor considering a Mini Painted Roundabout at the Argyle Avenue & Spring Street Intersection The public is invited to learn about and comment on the proposal to install a mini painted roundabout at the intersection of Argyle Avenue and Spring Street. The Town Council meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 Continue Reading
Tiny Homes
Written on February 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares this article on tiny homes… Tiny Home, Park Model RV, Trailer, Recreational Vehicle What is it? If you have been watching HGTV recently, you have been exposed to the latest craze of the Tiny Homes. As an agent I have received numerous inquiries about how San Juan County will regulate this new Continue Reading
Public Hospital District to Explore Possible PP Contract
Written on February 22, 2017 at 9:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The public hospital district board voted 3-2 Wednesday night to explore the possibility of contracting with Planned Parenthood for reproductive health services not offered by Peace Island Medical Center, at a possible cost of up to $50,000 a year. In the resolution Monica Harrington and Barbara Sharp were named as a subcommittee to talk with Continue Reading
Dr. John Geyman’s Latest Book
Written on March 23, 2017 at 12:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crisis in U.S. Health Care: Corporate Power vs. The Common Good, published this month by John Geyman, M.D. of Friday Harbor, discusses the issues currently being debated in Congress. This book takes a 60 year view of our health care system, 1956-2016, from the perspective of a family physician who lived through those years in Continue Reading
County Seeks Consultants for Comp Plan Update
Written on March 18, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County seeks consultants to assist with Comprehensive Plan Update San Juan County is seeking RFPs from qualified consultants to work on aspects of the SJC Comprehensive Plan Update. Proposals are encouraged from consulting firms with expertise in the Growth Management Act to assist with comprehensive planning, effective citizen engagement, and updates related to Continue Reading
Tragedy of the Commons
Written on March 16, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join host Ken Crawbuck for “13th”, the next film in the documentary series Tragedy of the Commons. In this thought provoking film, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, March 18th at 7:00 pm at Island Arts Collective, 28 Front Street. (that’s Continue Reading
Cattle Point Lighthouse Repairs
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude… Work is under way on repairs to the Cattle Point Lighthouse under a contract between the Coast Guard and Vet Industrial of Bremerton. Over the years erosion of the surrounding sand dunes has exposed and undermined the foundation of the lighthouse, leaving the stability of the historic building at risk. The Continue Reading
Update on Spring Street Pocket Park
Written on March 13, 2017 at 4:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Carlson shares this update on the construction progress for the new Spring Street Pocket Park… The Pocket Park is now beginning to take shape. Most of the underground work has been completed. This week, the bases for the paver borders, benches and sculptures will be formed and poured. As soon as those are completed Continue Reading
Town Hall Meeting
Written on March 10, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
>> Correction – The date of this event has been corrected to Tuesday << Council Member Bill Watson Holding Town Hall Meeting Council Member Bill Watson (District 1) invites islanders to attend a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 28 beginning at 5:15 PM. The meeting will be held at the San Juan Island Fire Continue Reading
Town Seeks Bench Sculpture Proposals
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor seeks artists’ proposals for Ed Warbass memorial bench sculpture The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals for an Ed Warbass memorial bench sculpture sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). The artwork is to be located on a park bench near the First Street entrance to Sunshine Alley. Proposals Continue Reading
Land Bank’s Lopez Tombolo Preserve Extended
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is excited to announce an additional 800 feet of public access to beach and tidelands located west of Bayshore Road on the San Juan Channel side of Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island. This acquisition would not have been possible without the support of the Sunset Acres Owners Association, a residential community on Continue Reading
F.R.O.G. Survey Results
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of several completed 2016 Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) surveys. We would like to share the results of these surveys with you so you can see how riders like you view key ferry issues as well as how Washington State Ferries (WSF) 2016 winter performance was rated. Click on Continue Reading
Logic and Accuracy Test
Written on March 5, 2017 at 6:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vote counting equipment testing on March 14th at 10:00 a.m. The upcoming April 25th Special Election will have voters on Lopez Island deciding on a proposed hospital district, San Juan County Public Hospital District #2. Also on the ballot will be the election of five hospital commissioners, should the proposition pass. A “Logic and Accuracy” Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on March 5, 2017 at 5:46 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. 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 Office at: Continue Reading
Parks Report Part Two
Written on March 3, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The trails and open spaces on the island are popular with both residents and visitors, but they don’t just appear out of nowhere. Where does the money come from to keep them open? What can members of the public do to help? This is the second in a series of reports by Louise Dustrude trying Continue Reading
Public Forum on Housing
Written on March 2, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Housing Puzzle: How We Can Put Together a Solution League of Women Voters presents a public forum on Monday, March 13 at noon at the Friday Harbor Grange The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWVSJ) will host an affordable housing panel presentation and public discussion on Monday, March 13. Panelists are Friday Continue Reading
Spring Street Roundabout?
Written on February 24, 2017 at 4:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor considering a Mini Painted Roundabout at the Argyle Avenue & Spring Street Intersection The public is invited to learn about and comment on the proposal to install a mini painted roundabout at the intersection of Argyle Avenue and Spring Street. The Town Council meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 Continue Reading
Tiny Homes
Written on February 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares this article on tiny homes… Tiny Home, Park Model RV, Trailer, Recreational Vehicle What is it? If you have been watching HGTV recently, you have been exposed to the latest craze of the Tiny Homes. As an agent I have received numerous inquiries about how San Juan County will regulate this new Continue Reading
Public Hospital District to Explore Possible PP Contract
Written on February 22, 2017 at 9:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The public hospital district board voted 3-2 Wednesday night to explore the possibility of contracting with Planned Parenthood for reproductive health services not offered by Peace Island Medical Center, at a possible cost of up to $50,000 a year. In the resolution Monica Harrington and Barbara Sharp were named as a subcommittee to talk with Continue Reading