Topic: Transportation
WSF Overhead Walkway Loading Procedures
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Washington State Ferries regarding passenger loading with overhead walkways. (Note that this is a correction to a previous alert sent Friday, June 23 about procedural changes at terminals with overhead passenger loading)… In an effort to promote consistent boarding procedures and to align the timing of passenger and vehicle/bicycle loads, Continue Reading
Town Signs Lease for Downtown Parking Area
Written on June 27, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce the execution of a lease agreement with JAC 330 Spring Street LLC that will allow the Town to operate a parking area in the Downtown core in an effort to alleviate an historic parking shortage. The parking area will be on the property that formerly housed Continue Reading
Tour de Family, Shaw Island Bike Ride
Written on June 16, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday, June 24, the San Juan Island Trails Committee and Island Rec will be supporting a bike ride on Shaw Island. This is a FREE event with either a guided or not ride to points of interest on Shaw Island, which there are many. Ultimately, we will be landing at the Shaw Island County Continue Reading
New Scheduled Flight Service
Written on June 15, 2017 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The only scheduled direct service between Portland and San Juan Island begins Friday AlbionAir, the only direct scheduled flight between the Portland area and San Juan Island, is scheduled to begin service Friday, June 16. AlbionAir is owned and operated by Mark Hills, a pilot who was trained by Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots at Continue Reading
American Camp Road Maintenance
Written on June 9, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder: Phase II of Road Maintenance Starting Monday, June 12, park maintenance staff will begin Phase II re-striping fog lines of Cattle Point Road to better accommodate bicycles, mopeds, and pedestrians. Phase II will include re-striping 1.5 miles of Cattle Point Road between Pickett’s Lane and the American Camp Visitor Center Road. Work should take Continue Reading
Road Striping Today
Written on May 22, 2017 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
This notice just in from the Town… Town streets are being re-striped with fresh paint on May 22, 2017. Work will include centerlines, lane/edge lines and curb markings. The goal is to complete re-striping of most major streets, as well as some of the secondary streets on Monday. Motorists should use caution when they encounter Continue Reading
Bike Everywhere Day
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Friday, May 19, is Bike Everywhere Day. Yes, you read that right; the best biking holiday in the state of Washington is right around the corner. There will be celebrations all across our great state, and the Cascade Bicycle Club wants you to join in. Bike Everywhere Day is the culmination of all of Continue Reading
Tour de Family Friday Harbor
Written on May 12, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – this event is TODAY – San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec are hosting a FREE family bike ride, Tour de Family Friday Harbor, today, May 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the John O. Linde Community Park. Three loop rides are planned: One for scooter or Continue Reading
John Stimpson’s Meet and Greet Tour
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
When you don’t see a familiar face around for several months, it sometimes means that person is off on a big adventure. In the case of John Stimpson, who retired as manager of Friday Harbor Marketplace about a year ago, it will be because he’s bicycling across the United States: Anacortes ferry terminal to Bar Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for May is San Juan Transit. Owner Kraig Hansen offers a bit of background on how he and his wife came to the island… This will be my 4th year on the island and 4th year running San Juan Transit, Tours & Charters. Continue Reading
Paving this Week
Written on May 8, 2017 at 1:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Street resurfacing is scheduled to begin tomorrow on Spring Street, followed by Price Street. Tuesday, May 9th through Friday, May 12th Richard Lawson Construction (RLC) will resurface the portion of Spring Street between Peace Island Hospital (near Airport Circle) and Marguerite Place on Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday, May 10th. This work is intended to Continue Reading
Park Street Construction Update
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Park Street Sewer & Water Main Replacement Project Construction Update Week of May 8th The Town would like to thank all local residents for their patience and cooperation during this upgrade. The Contractor has implemented additional safety measures to ensure the safety of local pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Please obey traffic regulations. Project task(s): The Continue Reading
Adventures in Boating
Written on May 3, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring on board with a one day course and get your Boater Education Card! Course information: “Adventures in Boating” 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 13 May (Saturday) Mullis Fire Station (1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor, WA) NO COST for course!! Instructors from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and USCG Auxiliary. Bring a sack lunch and your interest Continue Reading
Construction Update
Written on May 3, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Park Street Sewer & Water Main Replacement Project Week of May 1st The Town would like to thank all local residents for their patience and cooperation during this upgrade. The Contractor has implemented additional safety measures to ensure the safety of local pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Please obey traffic regulations. Traffic ticket fines double in Construction Continue Reading
Meet the Finalists
Written on April 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Port Open House – Meet the Finalists for Port Director Position Port Commissioners Mike Ahrenius, Barbara Marrett and Greg Hertel invite members of the San Juan Island Community to an Open House to meet the candidate finalists for the Port Director position. Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the San Juan Island Yacht Continue Reading
Electric Car Show
Written on April 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Conservation District invites you to their first Electric Car Show… Join us Saturday, April 29th for the first ever San Juan Islands EV Car Show! Test-Drive current Electric Vehicle models. See the Electric Car built by local students! County Courthouse Parking Lot, Friday Harbor 12:30-3:30 PM Everyone is Welcome! If you own Continue Reading
WSF Overhead Walkway Loading Procedures
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Washington State Ferries regarding passenger loading with overhead walkways. (Note that this is a correction to a previous alert sent Friday, June 23 about procedural changes at terminals with overhead passenger loading)… In an effort to promote consistent boarding procedures and to align the timing of passenger and vehicle/bicycle loads, Continue Reading
Town Signs Lease for Downtown Parking Area
Written on June 27, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce the execution of a lease agreement with JAC 330 Spring Street LLC that will allow the Town to operate a parking area in the Downtown core in an effort to alleviate an historic parking shortage. The parking area will be on the property that formerly housed Continue Reading
Tour de Family, Shaw Island Bike Ride
Written on June 16, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday, June 24, the San Juan Island Trails Committee and Island Rec will be supporting a bike ride on Shaw Island. This is a FREE event with either a guided or not ride to points of interest on Shaw Island, which there are many. Ultimately, we will be landing at the Shaw Island County Continue Reading
New Scheduled Flight Service
Written on June 15, 2017 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The only scheduled direct service between Portland and San Juan Island begins Friday AlbionAir, the only direct scheduled flight between the Portland area and San Juan Island, is scheduled to begin service Friday, June 16. AlbionAir is owned and operated by Mark Hills, a pilot who was trained by Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots at Continue Reading
American Camp Road Maintenance
Written on June 9, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder: Phase II of Road Maintenance Starting Monday, June 12, park maintenance staff will begin Phase II re-striping fog lines of Cattle Point Road to better accommodate bicycles, mopeds, and pedestrians. Phase II will include re-striping 1.5 miles of Cattle Point Road between Pickett’s Lane and the American Camp Visitor Center Road. Work should take Continue Reading
Road Striping Today
Written on May 22, 2017 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
This notice just in from the Town… Town streets are being re-striped with fresh paint on May 22, 2017. Work will include centerlines, lane/edge lines and curb markings. The goal is to complete re-striping of most major streets, as well as some of the secondary streets on Monday. Motorists should use caution when they encounter Continue Reading
Bike Everywhere Day
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Friday, May 19, is Bike Everywhere Day. Yes, you read that right; the best biking holiday in the state of Washington is right around the corner. There will be celebrations all across our great state, and the Cascade Bicycle Club wants you to join in. Bike Everywhere Day is the culmination of all of Continue Reading
Tour de Family Friday Harbor
Written on May 12, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – this event is TODAY – San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec are hosting a FREE family bike ride, Tour de Family Friday Harbor, today, May 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the John O. Linde Community Park. Three loop rides are planned: One for scooter or Continue Reading
John Stimpson’s Meet and Greet Tour
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
When you don’t see a familiar face around for several months, it sometimes means that person is off on a big adventure. In the case of John Stimpson, who retired as manager of Friday Harbor Marketplace about a year ago, it will be because he’s bicycling across the United States: Anacortes ferry terminal to Bar Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for May is San Juan Transit. Owner Kraig Hansen offers a bit of background on how he and his wife came to the island… This will be my 4th year on the island and 4th year running San Juan Transit, Tours & Charters. Continue Reading
Paving this Week
Written on May 8, 2017 at 1:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Street resurfacing is scheduled to begin tomorrow on Spring Street, followed by Price Street. Tuesday, May 9th through Friday, May 12th Richard Lawson Construction (RLC) will resurface the portion of Spring Street between Peace Island Hospital (near Airport Circle) and Marguerite Place on Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday, May 10th. This work is intended to Continue Reading
Park Street Construction Update
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Park Street Sewer & Water Main Replacement Project Construction Update Week of May 8th The Town would like to thank all local residents for their patience and cooperation during this upgrade. The Contractor has implemented additional safety measures to ensure the safety of local pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Please obey traffic regulations. Project task(s): The Continue Reading
Adventures in Boating
Written on May 3, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring on board with a one day course and get your Boater Education Card! Course information: “Adventures in Boating” 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 13 May (Saturday) Mullis Fire Station (1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor, WA) NO COST for course!! Instructors from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and USCG Auxiliary. Bring a sack lunch and your interest Continue Reading
Construction Update
Written on May 3, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Park Street Sewer & Water Main Replacement Project Week of May 1st The Town would like to thank all local residents for their patience and cooperation during this upgrade. The Contractor has implemented additional safety measures to ensure the safety of local pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Please obey traffic regulations. Traffic ticket fines double in Construction Continue Reading
Meet the Finalists
Written on April 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Port Open House – Meet the Finalists for Port Director Position Port Commissioners Mike Ahrenius, Barbara Marrett and Greg Hertel invite members of the San Juan Island Community to an Open House to meet the candidate finalists for the Port Director position. Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the San Juan Island Yacht Continue Reading
Electric Car Show
Written on April 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Conservation District invites you to their first Electric Car Show… Join us Saturday, April 29th for the first ever San Juan Islands EV Car Show! Test-Drive current Electric Vehicle models. See the Electric Car built by local students! County Courthouse Parking Lot, Friday Harbor 12:30-3:30 PM Everyone is Welcome! If you own Continue Reading