Mayor Ray Jackson proclaims today ‘Mayor Gary G. Boothman Day’
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Mayor Ray Jackson proclaims today ‘Mayor Gary G. Boothman Day’

Last week, Gary Boothman died. He was Mayor of Friday Harbor from 1999 to 2005. The town government has lowered flags at all town properties today and through the weekend. Following is a proclamation issued by Mayor Ray Jackson: WHEREAS, Gary Boothman like many Town citizens cared about his community. Gary humbly began his public service…

Town Council granted public hearing continuation on Friday Harbor House to October 17, 2024 
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Town Council granted public hearing continuation on Friday Harbor House to October 17, 2024 

Thursday, August 19, 2024 The Town of Friday Harbor has continued the public hearing on the Friday Harbor House Development Agreement to October 17, 2024, at the regularly scheduled Council meeting at a time to be posted to the Town’s website one week prior. The applicant stated the request for a continuation is to allow…

Town of Friday Harbor Lodging Tax Grant application deadline September 9
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Town of Friday Harbor Lodging Tax Grant application deadline September 9

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications through September 9, 2024, for grants to promote events and activities taking place within the town in 2025. Up to a total of $70,000 is available to be allocated among all…

BREAKING: Governor rejects San Juan County funding proposal for expanded walk-on ferry services during WSF inter-island outages
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BREAKING: Governor rejects San Juan County funding proposal for expanded walk-on ferry services during WSF inter-island outages

ORIGINAL: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 @ 12:50 p.m. Asked and answered.And the answer is no. CNL2 has learned that a representative for Governor Jay Inslee have told leaders of San Juan County government that the State will not agree to the proposal made by the County for special supplemental passenger ferry and small barge services…

Town wastewater treatment plant recognized for outstanding performance
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Town wastewater treatment plant recognized for outstanding performance

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR, WASHINGTON Friday, August 9, 2024 The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) has presented the Town of Friday Harbor sewer treatment plant with the 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance award.  The plant is one of 118 out of more than 300 plants statewide to…

,000 ‘Special Boost’ Tourism Ad Campaign Underway
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$20,000 ‘Special Boost’ Tourism Ad Campaign Underway

RADIO AD CAN BE PLAYED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Atop the normal Spring season annual tourism advertising campaign proffered by the San Juan Islands Tourism Bureau, a $20,000 “Special Boost” media campaign has been running in Seattle media since May 6. The purpose of the campaign — funded by the Town of Friday…

BREAKING: San Juan County Sues Town of Friday Harbor over Water Access
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BREAKING: San Juan County Sues Town of Friday Harbor over Water Access

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT TODAY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 21, 2024 – San Juan County made the difficult decision Tuesday, May 21, to file a lawsuit against the Town of Friday Harbor in an effort to protect access to water at the Fairgrounds.  “It was a difficult decision, but Council felt…

BREAKING NEWS: Friday Harbor Town Council Votes 5-0 to Uphold Notice of Violation to San Juan County
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BREAKING NEWS: Friday Harbor Town Council Votes 5-0 to Uphold Notice of Violation to San Juan County

In its session this afternoon, the Town of Friday Harbor Town Council upheld a Notice of Violation leveled by Town Administrator Denice Kulseth against San Juan County for what it deemed to be a long-term pattern of violations of water use at the County Fairgrounds. The Town provides water to the Fairgrounds, which is just…