San Juan County will appeal the Town of Friday Harbor’s decision to shut off water to the San Juan County Fairgrounds at the regularly scheduled March 21, 2024 Town Council meeting. Withholding water from the Fairgrounds would end all current uses of the space including Island Rec programming, vaccine clinics, 4-H events, event rentals, the Emergency Operations Center for the County and Town, music and theater performances, County office operations, and more. ... Read on
San Juan County to Appeal Town of Friday Harbor Decision to Shut Off Water at Fairgrounds
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Lingcod fishing season begins in San Juan Islands
Wednesday, May 1, is the opening day for lingcod fishing season in Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and several other local spots.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife describes lingcod as “frightful-looking creatures” with buggy eyes, a bucket-sized mouth, odd-shaped fins and a pot belly. The department adds that lingcod can usually be found hiding in places with hard rocky bottoms like reefs, breakwaters and ledges.
The daily lingcod limit is one per angler and catches must be between 26 and 36 inches. Fish and Wildlife says these restrictions have helped their populations remain healthy over recent years.
The lingcod fishing season runs through June 15.
Find more tips to help catch lingcod on WDFW’s website.
May is Wildfire Awareness Month
A timely reminder for Washingtonians to prepare their homes and property for summer fires and smoke.
Leaders from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue, Lopez Island Fire District No. 4 and EMS, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue, San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Washington Department of Natural Resources are here to show residents how to prepare for wildfires this summer and beyond.
Part of the readiness effort is connecting San Juan County residents to free resources and support through Wildfire Ready Neighbors, which is launching in San Juan County for the first time this May. To date, more than 5,000 Washingtonians statewide have received a free action plan through this effort.
I wanted to invite you to learn more at an upcoming wildfire readiness event on Wednesday, May 8 at 1:00pm PST at the San Juan Island Fire Department (full advisory with details below my signature).
San Juan County’s Annual Hazardous Waste Round-ups this Spring
San Juan County is gearing up for its annual hazardous waste round-up collection events, providing our community with a crucial opportunity to safely and legally dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive, or other hazardous chemicals.
"Over the last six months, the Lopez and Orcas solid waste facilities have both experienced alarming incidents where hazardous chemicals interacted, leading to dangerous reactions and the temporary closure of the facilities. It is paramount that both residents and businesses prioritize responsible disposal of hazardous waste to prevent such unsafe situations," said Katie Fleming, Solid Waste Coordinator within the County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship.
Household collection events will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the solid waste facilities on San Juan (May 4), Lopez (May 11), and Orcas Islands (June 1). An event will also be hosted on Decatur Island on June 15, with the location and time to be announced at a later date.
Washington - The Second Best State for Life Expectancy
Factor in no income tax and the fact that the Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful regions in the US, and it is easy to see why those who live in Washington live so long.
- Cost Of Living For One Adult, No Children: $40,722
- Median House Price: $562,290
- Median Rental Price: $1,995/month
- Crime Rate: 5,759 per 100,000 people
- Safety Index Rating: 19th safest state in the US
- Great Cities To Live In: Westlake, Education Hill, Southeast Redmond
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