San Juan County Sheriff’s Office issues statement on immigration issues
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San Juan County Sheriff’s Office issues statement on immigration issues

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…

Town of Friday Harbor touts 2024 achievements

Town of Friday Harbor touts 2024 achievements

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…

THANK YOU FOR HELPING!  @SanJuansToday YouTube channel now has more subscribers, views, and hours-viewed!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING! @SanJuansToday YouTube channel now has more subscribers, views, and hours-viewed!

Saturday, January 18, 2025 Visit our YouTube page here. And please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” button! Thank you for making a difference! Generally speaking, we are almost 1/6th of the way to monetization, with the speed of growth accelerating. The YouTube algorithm seems to have found us. When we reach 500 subscribers (and 3,000 watch hours…

Supporting California and Preparing Locally
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Supporting California and Preparing Locally

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…

BC FERRIES:  New Seascapes Lounge on Spirit Class vessels to offer high quality fare in quiet and comfortable setting

BC FERRIES: New Seascapes Lounge on Spirit Class vessels to offer high quality fare in quiet and comfortable setting

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…

Free painting sessions on Land Bank Preserves are back
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Free painting sessions on Land Bank Preserves are back

Friday, January 17, 2025 FOLLOWING IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SAN JUAN COUNTY CONSERVATION LAND BANK Led by Alchemy Art Center co-directors, Maria Michaelson or Glenn Hendrick, free three-hour painting sessions will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Friday in February and March. These unique events provide an opportunity for participants to connect with nature and…

Community Meeting Recap: Bayhead Creek Culvert Repair Project on Killebrew Lake Rd on Orcas Island
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Community Meeting Recap: Bayhead Creek Culvert Repair Project on Killebrew Lake Rd on Orcas Island

Friday, January 17, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A NEWS RELEASE FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT San Juan County held a community meeting on Orcas Island and online January 9, 2025, to discuss the replacement of the culvert on Bayhead Creek under Killebrew Lake Road. Approximately 40 community members joined the meeting where County staff provided an…

‘Islanders for Ferry Action’ & ‘Fix Our Ferries’ applaud Ferguson ferry priorities 

‘Islanders for Ferry Action’ & ‘Fix Our Ferries’ applaud Ferguson ferry priorities 

Thursday, January 16, 2025 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY VASHON ISLAND-BASED ‘ISLANDERS FOR FERRY ACTION’ & THE ‘FIX OUR FERRIES’ COALITION Governor Bob Ferguson gets started right by focusing his budget priorities on steps to fix the state’s ferry transportation crisis. Ferguson released his 2025 – 2027 budget priorities this week, including important investment in…

Extradition of Suspect for Residential Burglary Charges 

Extradition of Suspect for Residential Burglary Charges 

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC PETER On December 28, 2022, a deputy with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJC) initiated an investigation into a potential felony crime on Orcas Island. The investigation revealed that the suspect had left Washington State. After a thorough investigation, the deputy determined there was…

SALISH CURRENT:  More Canada crude is coming, but trade war could hamper flow
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SALISH CURRENT: More Canada crude is coming, but trade war could hamper flow

by Tom Banse, contributor to The Salish CurrentOriginally published in The Salish Current on January 3, 2025 Western Washington refineries brought in more oil by tanker from Canada after an expanded export terminal opened in May near Vancouver Washington state oil refineries are taking advantage of a newly expanded tanker terminal just across the border…

Town of Friday Harbor offers Christmas tree recycling pickup January 9

Town of Friday Harbor offers Christmas tree recycling pickup January 9

Friday, December 27, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR GOVERNMENT The Town will collect Christmas trees for residents inside town limits on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  Trees must be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and must be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste.  To…

PREVENTING THE BIG OIL SPILL: Lovel Pratt explains need for emergency response towing vessel in Haro Strait
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PREVENTING THE BIG OIL SPILL: Lovel Pratt explains need for emergency response towing vessel in Haro Strait

Thursday, December 26, 2024 A SanJuans.Today VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Turn your $50 donation into $100!Turn your $250 donation into $500!Please support community television for the San Juans.The Mary See Foundation will match the next $3,100 in donations! CNL2 MEDIA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.Click Here to Double Your Donation to…

Jane Fuller reflects on outgoing (and incoming) County Council ‘seatmates’
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Jane Fuller reflects on outgoing (and incoming) County Council ‘seatmates’

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 A SanJuans.Today VIDEO (13 minutes) IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Last week, San Juan County Council Rep (Dist. 3) and current Chair Jane B. Fuller sat down for an interview with SanJuans.Today, covering a range of subjects. In this third and final block, Fuller starts with her gratitude toward…