The family of Mary Frances McElfresh is saddened to announce her death last month, on October 26th in Friday Harbor, WA. She was 95 years old. Mary Frances was born on December 9th, 1928 in Mattoon IL to Claude and Mary Temple. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University where she was a member of the Kappa…
Thursday, November 21, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT During the last October Council meeting, a proclamation was issued recognizing November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month in San Juan County, and November 29 as National Native American Heritage Day. In addition to the proclamation, during the November 12 meeting, Council also passed…
Thursday, November 21, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT San Juan County is seeking volunteers to serve on various boards and committees that help shape daily life in the San Juan Islands. Are you interested in participating in local government and sharing your skills? See if one of the vacant…
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AT 11:30 A.M TODAY All ferry passengers should be prepared for possible service disruptions starting this afternoon through tomorrow morning due to weather. The National Weather Service is forecasting high winds throughout the region that could impact all routes. Safety is our number one priority, and there could…
Thursday, November 21, 2024 This year, Rick Hughes ran for the position of San Juan County Council Representative from residency district 2. He was the top voter-getter in the August primary election but did not win the November general election. FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT ISSUED BY RICK HUGHES Thank you, San Juan County, for providing…
Saturday, November 16, 2024 SanJuans.Today uses the new BlueSky social platform. It’s similar to the old Twitter because it was created by the old Twitter team. Instead of “tweets,” posts on the BlueSky platform are called “skeets!” In this post, you’ll see real-time notes created by SanJuans.Today News Director Jeff Noedel. To see all the…
FOLLOWING IS AN ARTICLE WRITTEN BY THE AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION Friday, November 15, 2024 Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke outlined in a new guideline from the American Stroke Association Guideline Highlights: Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and…
Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community leader? Join the EDC for their eighth annual Datapalooza! luncheon event on Wednesday, December 4th from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Orcas, sponsored by Island Market. The event will feature noted speakers Dr. Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Chief Labor Economist for…
FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT The San Juan County Assessor’s Office mailed the 2024 Change of Value Notices on November 12, 2024. Changes reflect market sales between January 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024 with an assessment date of January 1, 2024. Properties with new construction are valued for improvements…
A Heartfelt Thank You: Embracing Community and Unity I am deeply honored to be able to officially step forward as Councilperson-elect for San Juan County, District 2. I am truly grateful for your confidence and trust in me. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the candidates who participated…
San Juan County and representatives from the Local 1849 Union are pleased to present a comprehensive report of the 32-hour work week (32HWW) initiative at the one-year check-in. Survey results and department findings are available on the County’s Engage website. The results lay the groundwork for making any necessary systematic improvements as the County adapts to the 32HWW….
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT San Juan County Department of Community Development invites qualified consultants to review our Request for Proposal (RFP) to update SJC’s Best Available Science and Critical Areas Ordinance in accordance with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). All RFP submittals are…
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, National Gratitude Month is a month-long celebration that encourages people to be thankful for the positive aspects of life; and WHEREAS, National Gratitude Month was started in 2015 by author and inspirational speaker Stacey Grewal; and WHEREAS, practicing gratitude daily is the act of mindfulness, affirmation, and acknowledgment for the goodness around…
Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9:55 a.m.From the SanJuans.Today Newsroom Over the weekend, senior management with Washington State Ferries informed state legislators from Washington’s 40th District and members of the San Juans’ Ferry Advisory Committee that an uptick in canceled sailings of the inter-island route, due to crewing shortages, is “likely” over the next “few…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.UPDATE1 at 5:13 p.m. by Jeff Noedel FRIDAY HARBOR, WA–In a 1:00 p.m. meeting today at the Brickworks meeting space, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that he has ordered $1.5 million in state emergency funds to help the San Juans cope with canceled sailings in the Washington State Ferry…
