Topic: Transportation
I-5 Closure
Written on December 28, 2018 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you heading up I-5 to Bellingham or Canada (or coming back) this weekend? Be aware there will be a temporary closure in both directions. Here’s more from WSDOT… Emergency crews have been working long hours to restore power and fix windstorm damage around our area and they aren’t done yet. On Sunday, December 30th Continue Reading
Ferries on Storm Routes
Written on December 20, 2018 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This alert just came in from WSF… Wind storm throws wrench in early holiday sailing schedule The ongoing wind storm has already had several impacts on sailing schedules across the region today. And more changes could be on the way. Therefore, passengers will need to plan ahead and potentially alter their travel plans accordingly depending Continue Reading
Complete Streets Ordinance Adopted
Written on November 27, 2018 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today the SJ County Council unanimously adopted a Complete Streets ordinance that will open up the possibility of state funding to help pay for road improvements that increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians on our roadways, among other things. Someday in the future, images like these may become mere memories of what traveling on Continue Reading
Museum Thanks Town and Mayor
Written on November 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Board of Trustees and staff of the San Juan Historical Society and Museum would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Town of Friday Harbor Council and Mayor Farhad Ghatan for the new Historical Museum directional sign at the corner of Spring and Price Streets. Even though the museum has been located Continue Reading
County Seeks Participation Updating HSTP
Written on November 1, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the next two months, San Juan County Health & Community Services is undertaking a process to update its Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) originally created in 2010 and then updated in 2014. The HSTP was developed to address the transportation needs of the elderly, people with disabilities, and low income populations in accordance Continue Reading
Temporary WSF Schedule Change
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the official word from Washington State Ferries about service disruption coming up next week… Reduced service on Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 With seven of our ferries in need of attention, we made the difficult decision late last week to temporarily downsize our Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, British Columbia route from Continue Reading
Ferry Advisory Committee Seeks Input on Long Range Plan
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries recently released the draft for their Long Range Plan looking out the next two decades to 2040. This has been a long time in the making, including meetings over the last year and public outreach by WSF this spring. The draft plan is now open for comment, and the final draft will Continue Reading
Chuckanut Rockslide
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you’re heading to Bellingham or points farther north, and are planning to take scenic Chuckanut Drive, you might want to rethink that, or at least keep an eye on the WSDOT travel alerts website. Here’s more from WSDOT… A rockslide and the risk of unstable rocks on the hillside above the road, Continue Reading
Plane Crash at Roche Harbor
Written on September 12, 2018 at 5:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Norris Palmer shares this news story with you… A two passenger Island Air Shuttle took a nose dive shortly after takeoff. Officials at the site said that a pilot seat malfunction slid the pilot to the rear of the airplane. Upon takeoff if that happens, the gravity forces make it almost impossible Continue Reading
Fly-In Saturday
Written on August 24, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is not an official announcement, but we hear from a reliable source that there will be food, educational exhibits, Concours d’Elegance cars and more at the airport on Saturday. The poster at right is official however. Just click to enlarge it. It’s always a fun event which is great for families… If you Continue Reading
More Ferry Woes
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This came in yesterday from Washington State Ferries… On August 22, the M/V Hyak was removed from service for urgent motor repairs. The M/V Chelan will replace the Hyak on domestic San Juan Islands routes beginning on August 23 through August 29. Please see below for information on cancelled sailings and added/modified sailings during this 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
I-5 Closure
Written on December 28, 2018 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you heading up I-5 to Bellingham or Canada (or coming back) this weekend? Be aware there will be a temporary closure in both directions. Here’s more from WSDOT… Emergency crews have been working long hours to restore power and fix windstorm damage around our area and they aren’t done yet. On Sunday, December 30th Continue Reading
Ferries on Storm Routes
Written on December 20, 2018 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This alert just came in from WSF… Wind storm throws wrench in early holiday sailing schedule The ongoing wind storm has already had several impacts on sailing schedules across the region today. And more changes could be on the way. Therefore, passengers will need to plan ahead and potentially alter their travel plans accordingly depending Continue Reading
Complete Streets Ordinance Adopted
Written on November 27, 2018 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today the SJ County Council unanimously adopted a Complete Streets ordinance that will open up the possibility of state funding to help pay for road improvements that increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians on our roadways, among other things. Someday in the future, images like these may become mere memories of what traveling on Continue Reading
Museum Thanks Town and Mayor
Written on November 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Board of Trustees and staff of the San Juan Historical Society and Museum would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Town of Friday Harbor Council and Mayor Farhad Ghatan for the new Historical Museum directional sign at the corner of Spring and Price Streets. Even though the museum has been located Continue Reading
County Seeks Participation Updating HSTP
Written on November 1, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the next two months, San Juan County Health & Community Services is undertaking a process to update its Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) originally created in 2010 and then updated in 2014. The HSTP was developed to address the transportation needs of the elderly, people with disabilities, and low income populations in accordance Continue Reading
Temporary WSF Schedule Change
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the official word from Washington State Ferries about service disruption coming up next week… Reduced service on Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 With seven of our ferries in need of attention, we made the difficult decision late last week to temporarily downsize our Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, British Columbia route from Continue Reading
Ferry Advisory Committee Seeks Input on Long Range Plan
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries recently released the draft for their Long Range Plan looking out the next two decades to 2040. This has been a long time in the making, including meetings over the last year and public outreach by WSF this spring. The draft plan is now open for comment, and the final draft will Continue Reading
Chuckanut Rockslide
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you’re heading to Bellingham or points farther north, and are planning to take scenic Chuckanut Drive, you might want to rethink that, or at least keep an eye on the WSDOT travel alerts website. Here’s more from WSDOT… A rockslide and the risk of unstable rocks on the hillside above the road, Continue Reading
Plane Crash at Roche Harbor
Written on September 12, 2018 at 5:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Norris Palmer shares this news story with you… A two passenger Island Air Shuttle took a nose dive shortly after takeoff. Officials at the site said that a pilot seat malfunction slid the pilot to the rear of the airplane. Upon takeoff if that happens, the gravity forces make it almost impossible Continue Reading
Fly-In Saturday
Written on August 24, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is not an official announcement, but we hear from a reliable source that there will be food, educational exhibits, Concours d’Elegance cars and more at the airport on Saturday. The poster at right is official however. Just click to enlarge it. It’s always a fun event which is great for families… If you Continue Reading
More Ferry Woes
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This came in yesterday from Washington State Ferries… On August 22, the M/V Hyak was removed from service for urgent motor repairs. The M/V Chelan will replace the Hyak on domestic San Juan Islands routes beginning on August 23 through August 29. Please see below for information on cancelled sailings and added/modified sailings during this 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