Topic: People
Ron Krebs Runs for Re-Election
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fellow Islanders, I was elected Sheriff of San Juan County three years ago and I am excited to announce that I’ll be running for re-election this November. As Sheriff, I’ve worked hard to promote and encourage a safer community. I’ve implemented the core beliefs of protect and serve, set higher standards of achievement throughout Continue Reading
Defending Our Democracy
Written on May 29, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Democrats are pleased to host a conversation about defending our democracy from racism and the radical right with Friday Harbor author David Neiwert and Senator Kevin Ranker. The event will be at 5-7 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Q&A will follow. David is the author Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks – Brandon Cadwell
Written on May 29, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brandon Cadwell was a ranger for the National Park Service in southeast Arizona. Come hear about three small, but mighty treasures of our national heritage and his experience living on the southern border. These wild tales range from volcanic eruptions to Chiricahua Apache Wars to Spanish explorers. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Continue Reading
What About Gaza?
Written on May 29, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
During May 2018, also known as The Great March of Return, over 10,000 Palestinians of all ages sustained injury along the border fence between Israel and Gaza. This is the most serious event in Palestine/Israel since 2014. At the same time, the United States moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, an unprecedented action Continue Reading
Hands for Peacemaking
Written on May 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Dawn Alger requesting your support for her upcoming mission to Guatemala… Dear Friends and Family, Some of you may know that last August, Mark and I , along with a 6 person (small but mighty) team of family members and friends, went on a trip Continue Reading
Gerry Lawlor to Leave Rock Island in Good Hands
Written on May 28, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rock Island to benefit from another strong ally within T-Mobile Eastsound, WA – May 25, 2018: Three years ago, Rock Island Communications entered into an important partnership with T-Mobile US to deploy LTE Fixed Wireless to the home. Since then, Rock Island, the wholly-owned subsidiary of OPALCO, has experienced a tremendous period of growth. Rock Continue Reading
Greenway Gardens
Written on May 25, 2018 at 7:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Long time islander Becky Greenway has just recently opened a new nursery business, “Greenway Gardens” on San Juan Valley Road. She offers assorted flowers, veggies, herbs and also yard art with more things coming along soon. This has long been a dream of hers and for the last 5 years she’s been putting a lot Continue Reading
FHHS Wins at “Imagine Tomorrow”
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Team wins ‘Best Project from a Newly Competing Team’ at WSU’s Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow science fair competition Over the weekend of May 18th – 20th, two teams from Friday Harbor High School (FHHS) competed in the Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow Science Fair at Washington State University. The competition challenges 9th – 12th graders Continue Reading
Altitude: A Griffin Bay Bookstore Author Event
Written on May 22, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore is excited to again host Lopez Islander Gretchen K.Wing. She’s returning to the bookstore on Saturday, June 2, 2:00—4:00 pm to present Altitude, Book Three of the Flying Burgowski Trilogy. This series is delightful for both young adults and adults. Don’t miss the chance to chat with such an enthusiastic writer. After Continue Reading
SVC Honor Roll
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College announces academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter In support of student success, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students were placed on the Academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter, 2018. To qualify, students must maintain a 3.75 or higher grade point average while carrying 12 or more credits. Continue Reading
Celebration of Life for Joyce Sobel
Written on May 20, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us in a Celebration of the life of Joyce. June 9th, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Mullis Center, 589 Nash Street. We will be sharing memories and stories from 1-3pm followed by a community gathering until 5. The gathering will be casual and people of all ages are welcome. If you would Continue Reading
A Letter from Mike and Jeri
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Mike and Jeri Ahrenius… Dear Editor, Since Benjamin Jensen came to San Juan Island in the mid 1880’s, the Jensen’s have been involved in the marine industry. The first boats were built for transporting goods and people. Then the commercial fish boats and finally Continue Reading
Island Senior: Remembering Marjorie Walker
Written on May 18, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… A new public art project is coming to Friday Harbor in June. Keep a look out for a new installation in the Sunshine Alley Breezeway, the narrow alley next to the Palace Theatre, honoring island artist Marjorie Walker. I remember Continue Reading
Loring Files to Continue Serving as Superior Court Judge
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kathryn (Katie) Loring has filed to stand for election to continue serving our community as San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee appointed her to the court in 2017, and she wants to carry on her work for access to justice for all members of the San Juan County community as judge. Loring Continue Reading
Economic Forecast Luncheon
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents 9th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon: The Future of Water in San Juan County Join the conversation on The Future of Water in San Juan County at the 9th Annual EDC Economic Forecast Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, May 23rd from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual luncheon will Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Boat Buying Video
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another of her San Juan Island Lifestyle videos…
Ron Krebs Runs for Re-Election
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fellow Islanders, I was elected Sheriff of San Juan County three years ago and I am excited to announce that I’ll be running for re-election this November. As Sheriff, I’ve worked hard to promote and encourage a safer community. I’ve implemented the core beliefs of protect and serve, set higher standards of achievement throughout Continue Reading
Defending Our Democracy
Written on May 29, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Democrats are pleased to host a conversation about defending our democracy from racism and the radical right with Friday Harbor author David Neiwert and Senator Kevin Ranker. The event will be at 5-7 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Q&A will follow. David is the author Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks – Brandon Cadwell
Written on May 29, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brandon Cadwell was a ranger for the National Park Service in southeast Arizona. Come hear about three small, but mighty treasures of our national heritage and his experience living on the southern border. These wild tales range from volcanic eruptions to Chiricahua Apache Wars to Spanish explorers. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Continue Reading
What About Gaza?
Written on May 29, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
During May 2018, also known as The Great March of Return, over 10,000 Palestinians of all ages sustained injury along the border fence between Israel and Gaza. This is the most serious event in Palestine/Israel since 2014. At the same time, the United States moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, an unprecedented action Continue Reading
Hands for Peacemaking
Written on May 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Dawn Alger requesting your support for her upcoming mission to Guatemala… Dear Friends and Family, Some of you may know that last August, Mark and I , along with a 6 person (small but mighty) team of family members and friends, went on a trip Continue Reading
Gerry Lawlor to Leave Rock Island in Good Hands
Written on May 28, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rock Island to benefit from another strong ally within T-Mobile Eastsound, WA – May 25, 2018: Three years ago, Rock Island Communications entered into an important partnership with T-Mobile US to deploy LTE Fixed Wireless to the home. Since then, Rock Island, the wholly-owned subsidiary of OPALCO, has experienced a tremendous period of growth. Rock Continue Reading
Greenway Gardens
Written on May 25, 2018 at 7:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Long time islander Becky Greenway has just recently opened a new nursery business, “Greenway Gardens” on San Juan Valley Road. She offers assorted flowers, veggies, herbs and also yard art with more things coming along soon. This has long been a dream of hers and for the last 5 years she’s been putting a lot Continue Reading
FHHS Wins at “Imagine Tomorrow”
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Team wins ‘Best Project from a Newly Competing Team’ at WSU’s Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow science fair competition Over the weekend of May 18th – 20th, two teams from Friday Harbor High School (FHHS) competed in the Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow Science Fair at Washington State University. The competition challenges 9th – 12th graders Continue Reading
Altitude: A Griffin Bay Bookstore Author Event
Written on May 22, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore is excited to again host Lopez Islander Gretchen K.Wing. She’s returning to the bookstore on Saturday, June 2, 2:00—4:00 pm to present Altitude, Book Three of the Flying Burgowski Trilogy. This series is delightful for both young adults and adults. Don’t miss the chance to chat with such an enthusiastic writer. After Continue Reading
SVC Honor Roll
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College announces academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter In support of student success, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students were placed on the Academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter, 2018. To qualify, students must maintain a 3.75 or higher grade point average while carrying 12 or more credits. Continue Reading
Celebration of Life for Joyce Sobel
Written on May 20, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us in a Celebration of the life of Joyce. June 9th, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Mullis Center, 589 Nash Street. We will be sharing memories and stories from 1-3pm followed by a community gathering until 5. The gathering will be casual and people of all ages are welcome. If you would Continue Reading
A Letter from Mike and Jeri
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Mike and Jeri Ahrenius… Dear Editor, Since Benjamin Jensen came to San Juan Island in the mid 1880’s, the Jensen’s have been involved in the marine industry. The first boats were built for transporting goods and people. Then the commercial fish boats and finally Continue Reading
Island Senior: Remembering Marjorie Walker
Written on May 18, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… A new public art project is coming to Friday Harbor in June. Keep a look out for a new installation in the Sunshine Alley Breezeway, the narrow alley next to the Palace Theatre, honoring island artist Marjorie Walker. I remember Continue Reading
Loring Files to Continue Serving as Superior Court Judge
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kathryn (Katie) Loring has filed to stand for election to continue serving our community as San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee appointed her to the court in 2017, and she wants to carry on her work for access to justice for all members of the San Juan County community as judge. Loring Continue Reading
Economic Forecast Luncheon
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents 9th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon: The Future of Water in San Juan County Join the conversation on The Future of Water in San Juan County at the 9th Annual EDC Economic Forecast Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, May 23rd from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual luncheon will Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Boat Buying Video
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another of her San Juan Island Lifestyle videos…