Topic: Weather
Water Rationing Order
Written on December 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has noted that water levels in the water storage tanks in Town are dangerously low and the Town is therefore imposing an immediate water rationing order and may later need to initiate planned service outages to maintain service. We have no indication that there are major leaks in the distribution Continue Reading
Check for Leaks or Broken Pipes
Written on December 29, 2021 at 3:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To Friday Harbor water system customers – Town of Friday Harbor is asking anyone who owns or lives in property served by the Town water system to check for water leaks both inside and outside. Since the freezing temperatures arrived the Town has seen an unusual draw down of our water tanks challenging the ability Continue Reading
Winter Message from the Town
Written on December 28, 2021 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To Town Water Customers: The recent cold snap has caused pipes to freeze in houses and buildings that have never had that issue before. Due to increased water usage, we know there are more leaks in the system. We ask everyone to check their houses, inside and out, to make sure they don’t have burst Continue Reading
Dangerous Beauty
Written on December 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Steve Roberts shot this photo on First Street last night. It sure is a thing of beauty, but if you don’t need to go out, consider staying home. Now’s a good time to binge on Netflix or read that book you keep putting off. Also a good time to avoid giving EMS and the ER Continue Reading
Winter Weather and County Roads
Written on December 22, 2021 at 4:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Snow is currently in the forecast for this weekend. If you would like to learn more about how the County prioritizes and responds to snow events on County Roads please visit Map Gallery | San Juan County, WA see where you can view our priority maps and plans for snow removal. Please remember, winter weather Continue Reading
Freezer Burned: Tales of Interior Alaska
Written on December 18, 2021 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Freezer Burned is an ongoing series on the San Juan Update, written by Steve Ulvi… (Authors note: this fictional tale of Alaska bush life adventure, grief and redemption, circa the 1980s, will be continued founded upon two previous stories. See Freezer Burned: “No Matter What” and “The Confines of Heaven” for character background.) The Confines of Continue Reading
Water Management a Top County Priority
Written on December 15, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From drought conditions this summer to record rainfall and flooding last month, water management is certainly a critical issue. San Juan County’s Clean Water Utility, managed by the Department of Environmental Stewardship, serves citizens by addressing storm and surface water infrastructure improvements such as stream culverts and water quality treatment. The Utility also sweeps and Continue Reading
Now Open — Killebrew Lake Road
Written on December 2, 2021 at 12:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
UPDATE — Killebrew Lake Road on Orcas Island is now open. Public Works completed their assessment Thursday morning and have determined that the road is safe to open. Laporte Road remains closed just past the intersection with John Jones Road.

Water Rationing Order
Written on December 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has noted that water levels in the water storage tanks in Town are dangerously low and the Town is therefore imposing an immediate water rationing order and may later need to initiate planned service outages to maintain service. We have no indication that there are major leaks in the distribution Continue Reading

Check for Leaks or Broken Pipes
Written on December 29, 2021 at 3:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To Friday Harbor water system customers – Town of Friday Harbor is asking anyone who owns or lives in property served by the Town water system to check for water leaks both inside and outside. Since the freezing temperatures arrived the Town has seen an unusual draw down of our water tanks challenging the ability Continue Reading

Winter Message from the Town
Written on December 28, 2021 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To Town Water Customers: The recent cold snap has caused pipes to freeze in houses and buildings that have never had that issue before. Due to increased water usage, we know there are more leaks in the system. We ask everyone to check their houses, inside and out, to make sure they don’t have burst Continue Reading

Dangerous Beauty
Written on December 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Steve Roberts shot this photo on First Street last night. It sure is a thing of beauty, but if you don’t need to go out, consider staying home. Now’s a good time to binge on Netflix or read that book you keep putting off. Also a good time to avoid giving EMS and the ER Continue Reading

Winter Weather and County Roads
Written on December 22, 2021 at 4:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Snow is currently in the forecast for this weekend. If you would like to learn more about how the County prioritizes and responds to snow events on County Roads please visit Map Gallery | San Juan County, WA see where you can view our priority maps and plans for snow removal. Please remember, winter weather Continue Reading

Freezer Burned: Tales of Interior Alaska
Written on December 18, 2021 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Freezer Burned is an ongoing series on the San Juan Update, written by Steve Ulvi… (Authors note: this fictional tale of Alaska bush life adventure, grief and redemption, circa the 1980s, will be continued founded upon two previous stories. See Freezer Burned: “No Matter What” and “The Confines of Heaven” for character background.) The Confines of Continue Reading

Water Management a Top County Priority
Written on December 15, 2021 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From drought conditions this summer to record rainfall and flooding last month, water management is certainly a critical issue. San Juan County’s Clean Water Utility, managed by the Department of Environmental Stewardship, serves citizens by addressing storm and surface water infrastructure improvements such as stream culverts and water quality treatment. The Utility also sweeps and Continue Reading

Now Open — Killebrew Lake Road
Written on December 2, 2021 at 12:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
UPDATE — Killebrew Lake Road on Orcas Island is now open. Public Works completed their assessment Thursday morning and have determined that the road is safe to open. Laporte Road remains closed just past the intersection with John Jones Road.