Topic: Safety
All Clear
Written on July 1, 2019 at 6:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Apparently no bomb was found – they’re loading for Anacortes. Here’s the official word from WSF: M/V Elwha has been cleared to sail and normal operations will resume as soon as possible. Supplemental sailings will be added to help accommodate passengers going to Friday Harbor and returning to Anacortes.
Bomb Squad Arrives
Written on July 1, 2019 at 5:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By now you probably know there was a bomb threat this afternoon aboard the Elwha. All ferry service to and from Friday Harbor has been suspended until the ferry can be cleared. The bomb squad (including two dogs) arrived and has just boarded the vessel at approximately 5:10 pm. Updates will be posted as more Continue Reading
Fire Danger Status: MODERATE
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Danger Rating has been upgraded to MODERATE within San Juan County. Campfires remain allowed. All other burning is closed for the season. Campfires must be monitored at all times and a charged hose or buckets of water must be on hand to extinguish the fire.
Officer Talks Down Suicidal Teen
Written on June 13, 2019 at 7:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard this about our island’s own Kevin Holmes. Check it out here on Q13 News… Way to go Kevin!
Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire
Written on June 11, 2019 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On June 11, 2019 San Juan Island Fire and Rescue crews responded to an early morning, fully engulfed residential fire in the White Point area on San Juan Island. The fire was contained to a two-story residential structure that started around 2:15 a.m. The residents were able to quickly evacuate the home and call 911. Continue Reading
Public Hospital District News
Written on June 7, 2019 at 10:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (SJCPHD#1) is proud to announce that board member Rebecca Smith was appointed on May 7, 2019, to the 5-county North Region EMS and Trauma Care Council. She fills the only elected official slot for San Juan County and will simultaneously serve on the county EMS council as Continue Reading
Kiwanis Supports Stand Up Men
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Kiwanis presents a check for $500 in support of Stand Up Men’s recent fund-raising campaign. In accepting the award Larry Greene said “Stand Up Men appreciates Friday Harbor Kiwanis’ $500 contribution to support our campaign of raising $45,000 to fully fund SAFE San Juans’ Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Healthy Relationships programs in Continue Reading
Mitchell Point Community is Firewise
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Miller, Mitchell Point Firewise Representative shares this Firewise update with you… May 4, 2019 was Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and the Mitchell Point Firewise Community on San Juan Island received a $500.00 grant from the National Fire Protection Association and State Farm Insurance to help fund their “Chipper Day.” With the funding award and Continue Reading
New K-9 Capability in San Juan County
Written on May 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs recently swore in the newest member of his team. Guss, an 18-month-old sable German shepherd, was welcomed to the Sheriff’s staff this week. Guss’s handler, Jay Holt, has been a Deputy in the islands for the past year. Holt worked previously with the Burlington Police Department. Sheriff Krebs indicated Continue Reading
Burning Season Closures In May
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year again. Burning Season is coming to a close in San Juan County. All Commercial Permits will be closing on May 15th at sundown. Residential permits will close on May 31st at midnight. Recreational fires remain open for the time being. Please burn with caution and check back with the Fire Continue Reading
3rd Annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A week from Friday is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. The event is located at Continue Reading
IOSA Oil Spill Meetings Attract Crowds
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 100 islanders learned more about becoming oil spill response volunteers at a series of recent community meetings hosted by IOSA (Islands’ Oil Spill Association). These gatherings occurred on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Island, and they provided a brief update on IOSA’s role in local oil spill response protection and prevention. Ongoing efforts to Continue Reading
Stand Up Men Choose April
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stand Up Men chose April, Sexual Assault month, to launch a campaign to dramatically upgrade SAFE San Juans’ in-school and community prevention education programs. SAFE’s mission is to make our community and youth free from sexual assault and domestic violence. Stand Up Men’s fundraising goal for SAFE this year is to raise $45,000 to support Continue Reading
Live Fire Training Sunday, April 14, 2019
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue is conducting a live fire training in the wooded area east of the District’s main station, 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor, Sunday, April 14, 2019. The live fire training is scheduled between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. During that time residents will see smoke in the area around Continue Reading
Citizens Advisory Group Report
Written on April 8, 2019 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from the SJC Public Hospital District #1… When community member Chuck Dalldorf first agreed to serve on the Citizen’s Advisory Group (CAG) looking into a potential integration of EMS and Fire services on San Juan Island, he probably didn’t realize it would take almost a year. He said: “the Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Safe San Juans wants to remind you of this event coming up this weekend… Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and Continue Reading
All Clear
Written on July 1, 2019 at 6:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Apparently no bomb was found – they’re loading for Anacortes. Here’s the official word from WSF: M/V Elwha has been cleared to sail and normal operations will resume as soon as possible. Supplemental sailings will be added to help accommodate passengers going to Friday Harbor and returning to Anacortes.
Bomb Squad Arrives
Written on July 1, 2019 at 5:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By now you probably know there was a bomb threat this afternoon aboard the Elwha. All ferry service to and from Friday Harbor has been suspended until the ferry can be cleared. The bomb squad (including two dogs) arrived and has just boarded the vessel at approximately 5:10 pm. Updates will be posted as more Continue Reading
Fire Danger Status: MODERATE
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Danger Rating has been upgraded to MODERATE within San Juan County. Campfires remain allowed. All other burning is closed for the season. Campfires must be monitored at all times and a charged hose or buckets of water must be on hand to extinguish the fire.
Officer Talks Down Suicidal Teen
Written on June 13, 2019 at 7:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard this about our island’s own Kevin Holmes. Check it out here on Q13 News… Way to go Kevin!
Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire
Written on June 11, 2019 at 4:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On June 11, 2019 San Juan Island Fire and Rescue crews responded to an early morning, fully engulfed residential fire in the White Point area on San Juan Island. The fire was contained to a two-story residential structure that started around 2:15 a.m. The residents were able to quickly evacuate the home and call 911. Continue Reading
Public Hospital District News
Written on June 7, 2019 at 10:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (SJCPHD#1) is proud to announce that board member Rebecca Smith was appointed on May 7, 2019, to the 5-county North Region EMS and Trauma Care Council. She fills the only elected official slot for San Juan County and will simultaneously serve on the county EMS council as Continue Reading
Kiwanis Supports Stand Up Men
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Kiwanis presents a check for $500 in support of Stand Up Men’s recent fund-raising campaign. In accepting the award Larry Greene said “Stand Up Men appreciates Friday Harbor Kiwanis’ $500 contribution to support our campaign of raising $45,000 to fully fund SAFE San Juans’ Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Healthy Relationships programs in Continue Reading
Mitchell Point Community is Firewise
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Miller, Mitchell Point Firewise Representative shares this Firewise update with you… May 4, 2019 was Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and the Mitchell Point Firewise Community on San Juan Island received a $500.00 grant from the National Fire Protection Association and State Farm Insurance to help fund their “Chipper Day.” With the funding award and Continue Reading
New K-9 Capability in San Juan County
Written on May 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs recently swore in the newest member of his team. Guss, an 18-month-old sable German shepherd, was welcomed to the Sheriff’s staff this week. Guss’s handler, Jay Holt, has been a Deputy in the islands for the past year. Holt worked previously with the Burlington Police Department. Sheriff Krebs indicated Continue Reading
Burning Season Closures In May
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year again. Burning Season is coming to a close in San Juan County. All Commercial Permits will be closing on May 15th at sundown. Residential permits will close on May 31st at midnight. Recreational fires remain open for the time being. Please burn with caution and check back with the Fire Continue Reading
3rd Annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A week from Friday is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. The event is located at Continue Reading
IOSA Oil Spill Meetings Attract Crowds
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 100 islanders learned more about becoming oil spill response volunteers at a series of recent community meetings hosted by IOSA (Islands’ Oil Spill Association). These gatherings occurred on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Island, and they provided a brief update on IOSA’s role in local oil spill response protection and prevention. Ongoing efforts to Continue Reading
Stand Up Men Choose April
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stand Up Men chose April, Sexual Assault month, to launch a campaign to dramatically upgrade SAFE San Juans’ in-school and community prevention education programs. SAFE’s mission is to make our community and youth free from sexual assault and domestic violence. Stand Up Men’s fundraising goal for SAFE this year is to raise $45,000 to support Continue Reading
Live Fire Training Sunday, April 14, 2019
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue is conducting a live fire training in the wooded area east of the District’s main station, 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor, Sunday, April 14, 2019. The live fire training is scheduled between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. During that time residents will see smoke in the area around Continue Reading
Citizens Advisory Group Report
Written on April 8, 2019 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from the SJC Public Hospital District #1… When community member Chuck Dalldorf first agreed to serve on the Citizen’s Advisory Group (CAG) looking into a potential integration of EMS and Fire services on San Juan Island, he probably didn’t realize it would take almost a year. He said: “the Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Safe San Juans wants to remind you of this event coming up this weekend… Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and Continue Reading