Monday, March 17, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chief Chad Kimple as the new Fire Chief. Chief Kimple has served in multiple capacities for OIFR for more than 20 years. Most recently he has been the interim…
Thursday, March 6, 2025by Jeff Noedelwith video from TVW Today at Washington State Ferries’ Colman dock in Seattle, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced his decision to restore all WSF routes — but one — to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. To accomplish that, he announced another decision to postpone the electrification of two Jumbo Mark II vessels….
Friday, February 28, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE San Juan Island National Historical Park is opening the American Camp Visitor Center for the 2025 season beginning on March 6. The operating hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday. The facility is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays….
Thursday, February 27, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 initiated a Fire Chief search last month. The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners invites you to a public meet-and-greet on Thursday, March 6, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the…
Starting Wednesday, March 26 at 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. on March 27 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY OPALCO All of San Juan Island will be affected by a planned power outage necessary for the OPALCO crew to energize newly relocated transmission lines. This power outage will be during the night…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. – The Emergency Department at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has been recognized with a 2024 Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey, the national leader in healthcare consumer and workforce engagement. This is the eighth consecutive…
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 As delegations of county and town leaders and concerned citizens converge on the Washington State Capitol campus this week to lobby for better ferry service, here are their talking points with legislators. FOLLOWING IS AN OPEN LETTER TO STATE LEADERS, SIGNED BY 29 local governments, committees, and other organizations and leaders….
Monday, February 3, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY MT. BAKER PLANNED PARENTHOOD The Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood will be ready to see patients in Friday Harbor once more beginning this month. We are partnering with San Juan County Health & Community Services and seeing patients on Thursdays out of the Health & Community Services Clinic located…
Friday, January 31, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE SAN JUAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The EDC and Washington state governmental agencies invite business owners, startup entrepreneurs, and managers to a FREE event, From Start to Smart in Business, on Wednesday, February 19th from 5-7p, which will be simulcast online. A light meal will…
Friday, January 31, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE SAN JUAN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) is pleased to announce Melissa Martin has joined the staff as Assistant Executive Director. Melissa, known as Missy to her friends and family, is a longtime resident of San Juan Island. She joined…
Friday, January 31, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY THE SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA SHERIFF’S OFFICE San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety and Adherence to RCW 10.93.160 Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions. San Juan County, WA – The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO) continues to prioritize public…
Friday, January 24, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR At the January 16, 2025, Town Council meeting, Mayor Raymont Jackson highlighted the Town’s 2024 achievements, significant projects, and programs serving the Friday Harbor community. “I’m proud of the Town’s community partnerships, initiatives, and other positive achievements over the past year…
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY OPALCO The OPALCO team has been watching the devastation that Southern California is experiencing with the latest bout of wildfires. Our hearts go out to the individuals, families, and businesses that have lost everything in these tragic fires. We are deeply saddened by those who have…
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 FOLLOWING IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY BC FERRIES VICTORIA, BC – Starting this summer, BC Ferries passengers can look forward to an enhanced travel experience with the launch of Seascapes, a new onboard lounge featuring a selection of food and beverage options in a quiet, more relaxed setting. Located in the former Pacific…
