Topic: Government
Port Commission Meeting
Written on August 11, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Yacht Club Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda With Covid-19 restrictions lifted, the public is now able to attend the meeting in person. You may also dial into the meeting via the link listed below. Please note that if you are attending via the link, it will be Continue Reading
San Juan Island EMS Signs Agreement with Fire District Regarding Integration
Written on August 8, 2021 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
The hospital district is happy to announce that it has reached agreement with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue to take over Emergency Medical Services on our behalf in 2023, pending voter approval. “It’s been a long process, but we’re ready to support the Fire District taking this to the public,” said hospital district commissioner Continue Reading
Doe Bay Water Users Association Joins Forces with Eastsound Water to Operate and Maintain the Doe Bay Water System in 2022
Written on August 8, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On August 6, 2021, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) and the Doe Bay Water Users Association (DBWUA) signed an agreement to work in partnership to manage the Doe Bay Water system. Eastsound Water will take over operations in Q2 of 2022 and perform all daily tasks including testing, monitoring and maintaining the Doe Bay Water Continue Reading
Zylstra Lake Preserve Closed for Maintenance
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please excuse our dust while your Conservation Land Bank completes maintenance on the Zylstra Lake Preserve dam. Friday, August 5th, the Preserve will be closed to public access to complete a siphon installation.
County Covid-19 Update
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Case Cluster Update San Juan County has been aggressively investigating a recent COVID outbreak on Orcas Island. Since the source case was identified, San Juan County has identified nine additional linked positive cases. Of the ten outbreak cases, five are confirmed to be unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, one’s vaccination status is unknown and Continue Reading
Health & Community Services Office Closed Friday
Written on August 5, 2021 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services staff will be unavailable on Friday August 6th, as we will be attending an All Staff Meeting. Staff will be available again on Monday August 9th. The Department drop box outside the Courthouse is available for document drop-off. Thank you for your understanding.
Covid Case Cluster Investigation Underway
Written on August 4, 2021 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since Friday’s Weekly Case Update, San Juan County has confirmed four new positive COVID-19 cases. This brings the total number of cases in San Juan County to 201. Three of these new cases are on Orcas Island. San Juan County is currently investigating this case cluster to determine the source and scope of disease transmission. Continue Reading
Auditor Seeks “Con” Writers for Voters’ Pamphlet Statements
Written on August 4, 2021 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Auditor is seeking volunteers to write opposing arguments to ballot measures in the November 2021 General Election. The arguments will be published in print and online versions of the Voters’ Pamphlet. Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District is proposing a tax levy of $.081201 cents per $1,000 assessed value to generate $105,000 Continue Reading
New Executive Director for Home Trust
Written on August 3, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Eichelberger as their new Executive Director, effective August 2, 2021. Eichelberger joins the Home Trust at a critical time as they launch their new development, HolliWalk, scheduled to break ground in early 2022. Grant writing, advocacy and experience in the Affordable Continue Reading
Mayor Proposes Financial Assistance Package to Support Family Resource Center Programs
Written on August 3, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Mayor, Farhad Ghatan, has sent a financial assistance package in support of the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center to the Town Council for their consideration at the August 5th council meeting. The Town recently received $357,589 as a first distribution from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The monies allocated Continue Reading
Public Comment For In-Town Attached Accessory Dwelling Units
Written on August 2, 2021 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town Planning Commission is seeking public comment through August 12, 2021 regarding proposed regulations for attached accessory dwelling units. Visit www.fridayharbor.org or Town Hall for agendas, meeting information and contact information to forward comments. On June 3, 2021, the Town Council adopted interim regulations allowing attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the single-family residential Continue Reading
Weigh in on Friday Harbor’s Guest House Plans
Written on July 27, 2021 at 10:13 pm, by Hayley Day
From the town of Friday Harbor The Town of Friday Harbor Planning Commission is seeking public comment through Aug. 12 regarding proposed regulations for attached accessory dwelling units. Visit www.fridayharbor.org or town hall for agendas, meeting information and contact information to forward comments. On June 3, the town council adopted interim regulations allowing attached accessory Continue Reading
Larsen Secures nearly $700K to Fix Eroding Agate Beach Lane on Lopez Island
Written on July 26, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Rep. Rick Larsen’s Office July 21, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced he has secured $10,662,665 for ten Second District projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 House appropriations bills, including nearly $700,000 to repair an eroding Lopez Island road. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in local communities to create well-paying jobs Continue Reading
Flushed Toxic Chemicals Left Town Water Treatment Plant’s pH Level ‘Dangerously Low’
Written on July 22, 2021 at 7:53 am, by Hayley Day
Nearby RV Dump Station Temporarily Closed as a Result From the town of Friday Harbor The town of Friday Harbor urgently requests that all users of its sewer system refrain from adding toxic fluids and nondegradable items into the waste stream. “A properly functioning sewer system is absolutely critical for the health of coastal communities,” Continue Reading
Book Appointment with Community Development Department Online
Written on July 21, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The San Juan County Department of Community Development is now open to the public. Staff is available for walk-in questions from 8:30-10:30 a.m., weekdays. Staff will be available from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for appointments, excluding noon-1 p.m. for lunch. Use this new scheduling app to book an appointment.
County Settles with Orcas Property Owners on Alleged Damage from County Road
Written on July 20, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office Two lawsuits over the Orcas Road improvements brought by Jeff and Angie Johnson settled with a net payment of $140,000 to Jeff and Angie Johnson. The Johnsons, who own 38 acres at the corner of Nordstrom Lane and Orcas Road, first filed suit over alleged damages caused by Continue Reading
Port Commission Meeting
Written on August 11, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Yacht Club Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda With Covid-19 restrictions lifted, the public is now able to attend the meeting in person. You may also dial into the meeting via the link listed below. Please note that if you are attending via the link, it will be Continue Reading
San Juan Island EMS Signs Agreement with Fire District Regarding Integration
Written on August 8, 2021 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
The hospital district is happy to announce that it has reached agreement with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue to take over Emergency Medical Services on our behalf in 2023, pending voter approval. “It’s been a long process, but we’re ready to support the Fire District taking this to the public,” said hospital district commissioner Continue Reading
Doe Bay Water Users Association Joins Forces with Eastsound Water to Operate and Maintain the Doe Bay Water System in 2022
Written on August 8, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On August 6, 2021, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) and the Doe Bay Water Users Association (DBWUA) signed an agreement to work in partnership to manage the Doe Bay Water system. Eastsound Water will take over operations in Q2 of 2022 and perform all daily tasks including testing, monitoring and maintaining the Doe Bay Water Continue Reading
Zylstra Lake Preserve Closed for Maintenance
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please excuse our dust while your Conservation Land Bank completes maintenance on the Zylstra Lake Preserve dam. Friday, August 5th, the Preserve will be closed to public access to complete a siphon installation.
County Covid-19 Update
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Case Cluster Update San Juan County has been aggressively investigating a recent COVID outbreak on Orcas Island. Since the source case was identified, San Juan County has identified nine additional linked positive cases. Of the ten outbreak cases, five are confirmed to be unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, one’s vaccination status is unknown and Continue Reading
Health & Community Services Office Closed Friday
Written on August 5, 2021 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Health & Community Services staff will be unavailable on Friday August 6th, as we will be attending an All Staff Meeting. Staff will be available again on Monday August 9th. The Department drop box outside the Courthouse is available for document drop-off. Thank you for your understanding.
Covid Case Cluster Investigation Underway
Written on August 4, 2021 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since Friday’s Weekly Case Update, San Juan County has confirmed four new positive COVID-19 cases. This brings the total number of cases in San Juan County to 201. Three of these new cases are on Orcas Island. San Juan County is currently investigating this case cluster to determine the source and scope of disease transmission. Continue Reading
Auditor Seeks “Con” Writers for Voters’ Pamphlet Statements
Written on August 4, 2021 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Auditor is seeking volunteers to write opposing arguments to ballot measures in the November 2021 General Election. The arguments will be published in print and online versions of the Voters’ Pamphlet. Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District is proposing a tax levy of $.081201 cents per $1,000 assessed value to generate $105,000 Continue Reading
New Executive Director for Home Trust
Written on August 3, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Eichelberger as their new Executive Director, effective August 2, 2021. Eichelberger joins the Home Trust at a critical time as they launch their new development, HolliWalk, scheduled to break ground in early 2022. Grant writing, advocacy and experience in the Affordable Continue Reading
Mayor Proposes Financial Assistance Package to Support Family Resource Center Programs
Written on August 3, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Mayor, Farhad Ghatan, has sent a financial assistance package in support of the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center to the Town Council for their consideration at the August 5th council meeting. The Town recently received $357,589 as a first distribution from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The monies allocated Continue Reading
Public Comment For In-Town Attached Accessory Dwelling Units
Written on August 2, 2021 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town Planning Commission is seeking public comment through August 12, 2021 regarding proposed regulations for attached accessory dwelling units. Visit www.fridayharbor.org or Town Hall for agendas, meeting information and contact information to forward comments. On June 3, 2021, the Town Council adopted interim regulations allowing attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the single-family residential Continue Reading
Weigh in on Friday Harbor’s Guest House Plans
Written on July 27, 2021 at 10:13 pm, by Hayley Day
From the town of Friday Harbor The Town of Friday Harbor Planning Commission is seeking public comment through Aug. 12 regarding proposed regulations for attached accessory dwelling units. Visit www.fridayharbor.org or town hall for agendas, meeting information and contact information to forward comments. On June 3, the town council adopted interim regulations allowing attached accessory Continue Reading
Larsen Secures nearly $700K to Fix Eroding Agate Beach Lane on Lopez Island
Written on July 26, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Rep. Rick Larsen’s Office July 21, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced he has secured $10,662,665 for ten Second District projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 House appropriations bills, including nearly $700,000 to repair an eroding Lopez Island road. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in local communities to create well-paying jobs Continue Reading
Flushed Toxic Chemicals Left Town Water Treatment Plant’s pH Level ‘Dangerously Low’
Written on July 22, 2021 at 7:53 am, by Hayley Day
Nearby RV Dump Station Temporarily Closed as a Result From the town of Friday Harbor The town of Friday Harbor urgently requests that all users of its sewer system refrain from adding toxic fluids and nondegradable items into the waste stream. “A properly functioning sewer system is absolutely critical for the health of coastal communities,” Continue Reading
Book Appointment with Community Development Department Online
Written on July 21, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The San Juan County Department of Community Development is now open to the public. Staff is available for walk-in questions from 8:30-10:30 a.m., weekdays. Staff will be available from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for appointments, excluding noon-1 p.m. for lunch. Use this new scheduling app to book an appointment.
County Settles with Orcas Property Owners on Alleged Damage from County Road
Written on July 20, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office Two lawsuits over the Orcas Road improvements brought by Jeff and Angie Johnson settled with a net payment of $140,000 to Jeff and Angie Johnson. The Johnsons, who own 38 acres at the corner of Nordstrom Lane and Orcas Road, first filed suit over alleged damages caused by Continue Reading