Topic: Transportation
Road Construction Will Cause Traffic Disruptions
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Web, “A” and Nichols Street Improvement Project Causing Traffic Disruption On Friday, August 17th Traffic will be disrupted this Friday, August 17, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. while specialty contractors prepare the cement treated sub-base for the roadway on Web and “A” Streets. The Contractor will begin roadwork at the Nichols & A Continue Reading
Concours d’Élégance
Written on August 13, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Okay. The County Fair is on your calendar. You’re planning on entering your prized dahlias. Done. Now what? Concours d’Élégance at San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 26! Enter your vintage car. Or what about entering your less-than-perfect car? Okay, not all original parts but I bet it has a great story! And we all Continue Reading
Celebrate and Support the Canoe Journey
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday, July 20, tribal members from British Columbia will arrive on San Juan Island in ocean going canoes as part of the Tribal Canoe Journey “Power Paddle to Puyallup.” This inter-tribal Canoe Journey will end in the territory of the Medicine Creek Nation, which Puyallup Tribe will be hosting July 28 – August 4, Continue Reading
Sharpes Corner Open to Two Lanes this Weekend
Written on June 22, 2018 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSDOT is about done with Sharpes Corner construction but get ready for the next project west of there… Sharpes Corner second lane opening Saturday! You read that correctly. By the time you head out for Saturday errands, baseball games or weekend adventures – you’ll encounter the finished two lane roundabout. Crews are finishing some concrete Continue Reading
10,000 Rides
Written on June 22, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Curt VanHyning shares this update with you on the ‘RoundTowner… The ‘RoundTowner Celebrates Ten Thousand Rides The ‘RoundTowner, the only affordable transportation on San Juan Island, is excited to announce the ten-thousandth customers – Mollie Heath and Simeon LaRiviere of Harbor Ridge, Friday Harbor, WA. Little did Mollie and Simeon know that their reservation to Continue Reading
Westwind Aviation News
Written on June 20, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Loren DeShon sharing some new developments at Westwind Aviation… Westwind Aviation will have scheduled flights from Friday Harbor to Boeing Field on Thursday and Friday afternoons departing at 4 pm (through the summer) beginning Thursday June 21. Introductory fare $109. Call (360) 378-6991 to make a reservation. New Pilot – Westwind Continue Reading
Web, “A” and Nichols Streets Improvement Project
Written on June 15, 2018 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted with Mike Carlson Enterprises to reconstruct Web Street and portions of A Street and Nichols Street. The Contractor began mobilizing equipment on Wednesday, June 13th. The project will include utility upgrades, road resurfacing, and the addition of continuous sidewalks. Businesses on Web, A and Nichols Streets will remain Continue Reading
More Road Construction Ahead
Written on June 13, 2018 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Construction has begun on Web Street and will continue for approximately 70 days. Traffic will be restricted to One Way on Web – Going from Argyle toward “A” Street only. Do not enter from “A” Street or you will get turned around.
Progress at Sharpes Corner
Written on June 8, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSDOT… Expect changes at Sharpes Corner for Friday commutes, weekend travel Contractor crews from Tapani are making amazing progress on this intersection safety improvement project. If you are a Friday commuter – most of you will experience new traffic control tomorrow. Tapani crews believe they’ll be moving onto the next stage Continue Reading
Got Something to Share with WSF?
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Update, In a three days, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) will be sending you and 30,000 other members of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) a link to a short survey on your use and views of the Washington State Ferry System (WSF). We welcome your help in getting people involved. Continue Reading
Road Construction Ahead
Written on May 30, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest update from WSDOT about the roundabout construction just east of Anacortes… Sharpes Corner roundabout construction starts Wednesday, May 30 Changes for travelers driving or on bikes during final stages of SR 20 and SR 20 Spur intersection improvements ANACORTES – Another roundabout is set to take shape on State Route 20 as Continue Reading
Ferry Plan Open Houses
Written on April 28, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Share Your Ideas at WA State Ferries Local Open Houses May 2 Washington State Ferries will be holding open house events next Wednesday May 2 in Friday Harbor, and on some interisland ferry runs, to gather input for the 2040 Ferries Long Range Plan. This effort has been underway for the last year or Continue Reading
Roundabout Construction Begins May 7
Written on April 27, 2018 at 2:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street and Argyle Avenue intersection closed four days beginning May 7th Painted roundabout to be installed. The public is advised that the intersection of Spring Street and Argyle Avenue will be closed to all traffic day and night for four days beginning May 7th for the installation of an intersection roundabout. This closure will Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on April 27, 2018 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
So what was up with the Yakima this week? Here’s a recap from Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division at WSF Headquarters… Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One Continue Reading
Extra Stop at Lopez
Written on April 27, 2018 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday, April 28, the ferries will make one extra stop at Lopez Island to accommodate participants in the annual Tour De Lopez, the largest bicycle event in the San Juan Islands. This event is expected to draw large groups of riders. The extra stop will occur Saturday morning on the 7:30 am sailing departing Continue Reading
M/V Yakima Back in Service
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSF… Repairs to the M/V Yakima have been completed and (on Wednesday, April 25) it returns to service with the 4:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. This will return the route to the regular schedule. Service to Sidney, BC will resume on Thursday, April 26. Reservation holders will Continue Reading
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from WSF with the lowdown on the Yakima ferry service disruption… The M/V Yakima remains out of service for Wednesday, April 25 due to a bent propeller. Underwater repairs have been performed, but the vessel still experienced some vibrations during subsequent sea trials. The vessel has returned to the maintenance facility for Continue Reading
Opening Day Boat Parade
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chris Reed, Fleet Captain of the San Juan Island Yacht Club has this to share… All are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15 pm on Sunday, May 6th, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade – visualize a 4th of July parade on the water. The parade can best be viewed from Continue Reading
Road Striping Next Week
Written on April 21, 2018 at 9:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to re-stripe all roads this Monday and Tuesday Road crews will be repainting center stripes and curbs throughout the town on Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24. Drivers are advised to use extreme caution to avoid driving over any newly painted areas. Questions regarding this road improvement may be directed to Public Works Continue Reading
Featured Pilots of the SJ Aviation Museum: Vicki Thalacker and the San Juan Eagles
Written on April 20, 2018 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Sunday, the San Juan Aviation Museum will recognize and pay tribute to Vicki Thalacker and a group of San Juan Eagles volunteer pilots for their service of flying cancer patients to the mainland for treatment. Islanders are invited to celebrate this occasion at a reception held at Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, on Sunday, April Continue Reading
Smart Car Parade
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you love a Smart Car? Do you love a Parade? OK, well it’s not exactly San Juan Island, but some of you may be San Juan Islanders that own a Smart Car and might be interested in this. Bob and Becki Taylor in Bellingham are sponsoring a smart car rally for the Bellingham Ski Continue Reading
WSF Open House
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF wants you to know about this upcoming open house… Mark your calendars! Washington State Ferries is developing a Long Range Plan to better understand and plan for the changing needs of the system through 2040. Join us at an open house this spring to learn more about the plan, meet the project team, and Continue Reading
Road Construction Will Cause Traffic Disruptions
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Web, “A” and Nichols Street Improvement Project Causing Traffic Disruption On Friday, August 17th Traffic will be disrupted this Friday, August 17, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. while specialty contractors prepare the cement treated sub-base for the roadway on Web and “A” Streets. The Contractor will begin roadwork at the Nichols & A Continue Reading
Concours d’Élégance
Written on August 13, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Okay. The County Fair is on your calendar. You’re planning on entering your prized dahlias. Done. Now what? Concours d’Élégance at San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 26! Enter your vintage car. Or what about entering your less-than-perfect car? Okay, not all original parts but I bet it has a great story! And we all Continue Reading
Celebrate and Support the Canoe Journey
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday, July 20, tribal members from British Columbia will arrive on San Juan Island in ocean going canoes as part of the Tribal Canoe Journey “Power Paddle to Puyallup.” This inter-tribal Canoe Journey will end in the territory of the Medicine Creek Nation, which Puyallup Tribe will be hosting July 28 – August 4, Continue Reading
Sharpes Corner Open to Two Lanes this Weekend
Written on June 22, 2018 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSDOT is about done with Sharpes Corner construction but get ready for the next project west of there… Sharpes Corner second lane opening Saturday! You read that correctly. By the time you head out for Saturday errands, baseball games or weekend adventures – you’ll encounter the finished two lane roundabout. Crews are finishing some concrete Continue Reading
10,000 Rides
Written on June 22, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Curt VanHyning shares this update with you on the ‘RoundTowner… The ‘RoundTowner Celebrates Ten Thousand Rides The ‘RoundTowner, the only affordable transportation on San Juan Island, is excited to announce the ten-thousandth customers – Mollie Heath and Simeon LaRiviere of Harbor Ridge, Friday Harbor, WA. Little did Mollie and Simeon know that their reservation to Continue Reading
Westwind Aviation News
Written on June 20, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Loren DeShon sharing some new developments at Westwind Aviation… Westwind Aviation will have scheduled flights from Friday Harbor to Boeing Field on Thursday and Friday afternoons departing at 4 pm (through the summer) beginning Thursday June 21. Introductory fare $109. Call (360) 378-6991 to make a reservation. New Pilot – Westwind Continue Reading
Web, “A” and Nichols Streets Improvement Project
Written on June 15, 2018 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted with Mike Carlson Enterprises to reconstruct Web Street and portions of A Street and Nichols Street. The Contractor began mobilizing equipment on Wednesday, June 13th. The project will include utility upgrades, road resurfacing, and the addition of continuous sidewalks. Businesses on Web, A and Nichols Streets will remain Continue Reading
More Road Construction Ahead
Written on June 13, 2018 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Construction has begun on Web Street and will continue for approximately 70 days. Traffic will be restricted to One Way on Web – Going from Argyle toward “A” Street only. Do not enter from “A” Street or you will get turned around.
Progress at Sharpes Corner
Written on June 8, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSDOT… Expect changes at Sharpes Corner for Friday commutes, weekend travel Contractor crews from Tapani are making amazing progress on this intersection safety improvement project. If you are a Friday commuter – most of you will experience new traffic control tomorrow. Tapani crews believe they’ll be moving onto the next stage Continue Reading
Got Something to Share with WSF?
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Update, In a three days, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) will be sending you and 30,000 other members of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) a link to a short survey on your use and views of the Washington State Ferry System (WSF). We welcome your help in getting people involved. Continue Reading
Road Construction Ahead
Written on May 30, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest update from WSDOT about the roundabout construction just east of Anacortes… Sharpes Corner roundabout construction starts Wednesday, May 30 Changes for travelers driving or on bikes during final stages of SR 20 and SR 20 Spur intersection improvements ANACORTES – Another roundabout is set to take shape on State Route 20 as Continue Reading
Ferry Plan Open Houses
Written on April 28, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Share Your Ideas at WA State Ferries Local Open Houses May 2 Washington State Ferries will be holding open house events next Wednesday May 2 in Friday Harbor, and on some interisland ferry runs, to gather input for the 2040 Ferries Long Range Plan. This effort has been underway for the last year or Continue Reading
Roundabout Construction Begins May 7
Written on April 27, 2018 at 2:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street and Argyle Avenue intersection closed four days beginning May 7th Painted roundabout to be installed. The public is advised that the intersection of Spring Street and Argyle Avenue will be closed to all traffic day and night for four days beginning May 7th for the installation of an intersection roundabout. This closure will Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on April 27, 2018 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
So what was up with the Yakima this week? Here’s a recap from Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division at WSF Headquarters… Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One Continue Reading
Extra Stop at Lopez
Written on April 27, 2018 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday, April 28, the ferries will make one extra stop at Lopez Island to accommodate participants in the annual Tour De Lopez, the largest bicycle event in the San Juan Islands. This event is expected to draw large groups of riders. The extra stop will occur Saturday morning on the 7:30 am sailing departing Continue Reading
M/V Yakima Back in Service
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSF… Repairs to the M/V Yakima have been completed and (on Wednesday, April 25) it returns to service with the 4:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. This will return the route to the regular schedule. Service to Sidney, BC will resume on Thursday, April 26. Reservation holders will Continue Reading
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from WSF with the lowdown on the Yakima ferry service disruption… The M/V Yakima remains out of service for Wednesday, April 25 due to a bent propeller. Underwater repairs have been performed, but the vessel still experienced some vibrations during subsequent sea trials. The vessel has returned to the maintenance facility for Continue Reading
Opening Day Boat Parade
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chris Reed, Fleet Captain of the San Juan Island Yacht Club has this to share… All are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15 pm on Sunday, May 6th, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade – visualize a 4th of July parade on the water. The parade can best be viewed from Continue Reading
Road Striping Next Week
Written on April 21, 2018 at 9:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to re-stripe all roads this Monday and Tuesday Road crews will be repainting center stripes and curbs throughout the town on Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24. Drivers are advised to use extreme caution to avoid driving over any newly painted areas. Questions regarding this road improvement may be directed to Public Works Continue Reading
Featured Pilots of the SJ Aviation Museum: Vicki Thalacker and the San Juan Eagles
Written on April 20, 2018 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Sunday, the San Juan Aviation Museum will recognize and pay tribute to Vicki Thalacker and a group of San Juan Eagles volunteer pilots for their service of flying cancer patients to the mainland for treatment. Islanders are invited to celebrate this occasion at a reception held at Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, on Sunday, April Continue Reading
Smart Car Parade
Written on April 11, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you love a Smart Car? Do you love a Parade? OK, well it’s not exactly San Juan Island, but some of you may be San Juan Islanders that own a Smart Car and might be interested in this. Bob and Becki Taylor in Bellingham are sponsoring a smart car rally for the Bellingham Ski Continue Reading
WSF Open House
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF wants you to know about this upcoming open house… Mark your calendars! Washington State Ferries is developing a Long Range Plan to better understand and plan for the changing needs of the system through 2040. Join us at an open house this spring to learn more about the plan, meet the project team, and Continue Reading