Topic: Transportation
“San Juan Islands Stewardship” Special License Plate Campaign
Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
We need your help! We are almost there. The San Juan Islands License Plate will raise money for local organizations’ conservation projects. We just need a few more signatures. If you have not yet signed the petition, please go to https://www.madrona.org/, scroll down the page and fill-in your information. Thank you!
Orcas Village Park and Ride Grand Opening!
Written on October 26, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will hold a grand opening at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 31st 2017 for the Orcas Village Park and Ride. The opening will be on site, located at 105 Orcas Hill Road. The Orcas Village Park and Ride will be open to the public, free of charge, the day after the grand opening Continue Reading
Free “Adventures in Boating” Safety Class
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment is offering a free “Adventures in Boating” course on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the fire station located at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required and admission is free. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe Continue Reading
Nancy Spaulding is 001SJ!
Written on September 30, 2017 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are thrilled to announce the winner of the San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Contest: Nancy Spaulding! A local artist, Ms. Spaulding’s entry, “Evening Passage”, garnered the most votes out of the 47 entries. And as the winning artist, Nancy will be treated to the ownership Continue Reading
County Seeks Public Input on Comprehensive Plan
Written on September 15, 2017 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Comprehensive Plan 2036 Update Vision, Values, and Priorities Public Engagement Opportunity The Department of Community Development will be hosting events to elicit public input on the County’s Comprehensive Plan vision, values, and priorities. The public is encouraged to attend our Pop-Up Studios and Community Workshops. Community input is vital to ensure that Continue Reading
Lighthouse Restoration
Written on August 31, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
“A house built upon sand ….” Sometimes there’s no choice: the same sand that destabilizes a lighthouse is shifting under the water and making the lighthouse even more necessary. The lighthouse at Cattle Point was built in 1935 and has stood ever since. The sand was mostly stabilized by the strong roots of the grass Continue Reading
New Perspectives on Transportation
Written on August 24, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story by Kyle Loring is reprinted with permission from FRIENDS of the San Juans… Supporting multiple forms of transportation improves our community for everyone Envisioning Complete Streets to improve health, our economy, and quality of life A cyclist, a pedestrian, and a car meet on a street… This setup is no joke if the Continue Reading
Walkway is Open
Written on August 2, 2017 at 2:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Walking from place to place in town just got a lot easier. The walkway between Spring Street and Blair Avenue via the new parking lot and Elsworth Avenue has just opened. Going from this section of town up to the post office, Islander’s Bank or Tina’s Tacos for example is now a much more direct route. Continue Reading
John Stimpson Arrives at Bar Harbor
Written on August 1, 2017 at 9:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
John Stimpson is almost giddy after successfully crossing the country on his bicycle. He left Friday Harbor on May 15 and today he arrived at Bar Harbor, Maine, and said by email: “I’ve had an EPIC ride!” Bar Harbor, he reports, looks “like Friday Harbor on steroids.” John rode for 71 days, and took 7 Continue Reading
Chelan to the Rescue!
Written on July 26, 2017 at 3:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Good news from WSF… Beginning Saturday, July 29, M/V Chelan will join the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route as the international vessel. M/V Hyak, M/V Samish, M/V Elwha, and M/V Tillikum will serve the domestic sailings. This will restore the route to full capacity, and regular Summer 2017 schedule operations will resume. Those who wish to Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Fly-In: “Wings & Wheels”
Written on July 21, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come to the Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In for a celebration of Wings and Wheels, Saturday, August 26, from 10 to 3 pm! Get up close and personal with vintage and experimental aircraft, motorcycles and more. Enjoy a fly by or two. Exhibits, open hangars, demos and food will keep the family entertained for the day. Continue Reading
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on July 18, 2017 at 10:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Well according to the fine print on the temporary schedule, we could be down to 4 boats for the remainder of the month and possibly into August (we should have 5 boats this time of year). Here’s the revised temporary schedule. And here’s the official word from WSF: Because of a generator failure on the Continue Reading
And the Saga Continues…
Written on July 18, 2017 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here is more info on the current ferry mess in the San Juans. First a note from Miles Crossen and then a couple of WSF Email Alerts from earlier today… Just a heads up. Word on the street according to Huggy Bear is the fact that folks with reservations for ferry rides over the past Continue Reading
Adjusted Ferry Schedule
Written on July 17, 2017 at 10:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As of 8:47 PM, Monday evening… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. The Anacortes/San Juan’s route will be operating on an adjusted schedule on July 18. There are no new reservations at this time. Those with reservations on any sailing for July 18 will Continue Reading
Ferry Out of Service
Written on July 17, 2017 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard or noticed the Yakima was out of service yesterday. Well it’s still out and WSF has issued this temporary schedule change for the rest of today… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. This will cancel the following sailings: Westbound: 4:15am Continue Reading
Public Comment Wanted on Ferry Fare Increase Proposal
Written on July 7, 2017 at 5:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this October. The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. The proposed increase must generate $381 million Continue Reading
“San Juan Islands Stewardship” Special License Plate Campaign
Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
We need your help! We are almost there. The San Juan Islands License Plate will raise money for local organizations’ conservation projects. We just need a few more signatures. If you have not yet signed the petition, please go to https://www.madrona.org/, scroll down the page and fill-in your information. Thank you!
Orcas Village Park and Ride Grand Opening!
Written on October 26, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will hold a grand opening at 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 31st 2017 for the Orcas Village Park and Ride. The opening will be on site, located at 105 Orcas Hill Road. The Orcas Village Park and Ride will be open to the public, free of charge, the day after the grand opening Continue Reading
Free “Adventures in Boating” Safety Class
Written on October 24, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment is offering a free “Adventures in Boating” course on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the fire station located at 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required and admission is free. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe Continue Reading
Nancy Spaulding is 001SJ!
Written on September 30, 2017 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are thrilled to announce the winner of the San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Contest: Nancy Spaulding! A local artist, Ms. Spaulding’s entry, “Evening Passage”, garnered the most votes out of the 47 entries. And as the winning artist, Nancy will be treated to the ownership Continue Reading
County Seeks Public Input on Comprehensive Plan
Written on September 15, 2017 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Comprehensive Plan 2036 Update Vision, Values, and Priorities Public Engagement Opportunity The Department of Community Development will be hosting events to elicit public input on the County’s Comprehensive Plan vision, values, and priorities. The public is encouraged to attend our Pop-Up Studios and Community Workshops. Community input is vital to ensure that Continue Reading
Lighthouse Restoration
Written on August 31, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
“A house built upon sand ….” Sometimes there’s no choice: the same sand that destabilizes a lighthouse is shifting under the water and making the lighthouse even more necessary. The lighthouse at Cattle Point was built in 1935 and has stood ever since. The sand was mostly stabilized by the strong roots of the grass Continue Reading
New Perspectives on Transportation
Written on August 24, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story by Kyle Loring is reprinted with permission from FRIENDS of the San Juans… Supporting multiple forms of transportation improves our community for everyone Envisioning Complete Streets to improve health, our economy, and quality of life A cyclist, a pedestrian, and a car meet on a street… This setup is no joke if the Continue Reading
Walkway is Open
Written on August 2, 2017 at 2:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Walking from place to place in town just got a lot easier. The walkway between Spring Street and Blair Avenue via the new parking lot and Elsworth Avenue has just opened. Going from this section of town up to the post office, Islander’s Bank or Tina’s Tacos for example is now a much more direct route. Continue Reading
John Stimpson Arrives at Bar Harbor
Written on August 1, 2017 at 9:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
John Stimpson is almost giddy after successfully crossing the country on his bicycle. He left Friday Harbor on May 15 and today he arrived at Bar Harbor, Maine, and said by email: “I’ve had an EPIC ride!” Bar Harbor, he reports, looks “like Friday Harbor on steroids.” John rode for 71 days, and took 7 Continue Reading
Chelan to the Rescue!
Written on July 26, 2017 at 3:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Good news from WSF… Beginning Saturday, July 29, M/V Chelan will join the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route as the international vessel. M/V Hyak, M/V Samish, M/V Elwha, and M/V Tillikum will serve the domestic sailings. This will restore the route to full capacity, and regular Summer 2017 schedule operations will resume. Those who wish to Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Fly-In: “Wings & Wheels”
Written on July 21, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come to the Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In for a celebration of Wings and Wheels, Saturday, August 26, from 10 to 3 pm! Get up close and personal with vintage and experimental aircraft, motorcycles and more. Enjoy a fly by or two. Exhibits, open hangars, demos and food will keep the family entertained for the day. Continue Reading
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on July 18, 2017 at 10:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Well according to the fine print on the temporary schedule, we could be down to 4 boats for the remainder of the month and possibly into August (we should have 5 boats this time of year). Here’s the revised temporary schedule. And here’s the official word from WSF: Because of a generator failure on the Continue Reading
And the Saga Continues…
Written on July 18, 2017 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here is more info on the current ferry mess in the San Juans. First a note from Miles Crossen and then a couple of WSF Email Alerts from earlier today… Just a heads up. Word on the street according to Huggy Bear is the fact that folks with reservations for ferry rides over the past Continue Reading
Adjusted Ferry Schedule
Written on July 17, 2017 at 10:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As of 8:47 PM, Monday evening… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. The Anacortes/San Juan’s route will be operating on an adjusted schedule on July 18. There are no new reservations at this time. Those with reservations on any sailing for July 18 will Continue Reading
Ferry Out of Service
Written on July 17, 2017 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard or noticed the Yakima was out of service yesterday. Well it’s still out and WSF has issued this temporary schedule change for the rest of today… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. This will cancel the following sailings: Westbound: 4:15am Continue Reading
Public Comment Wanted on Ferry Fare Increase Proposal
Written on July 7, 2017 at 5:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this October. The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. The proposed increase must generate $381 million Continue Reading