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Two businesses join forces for winter
Friday Harbor Souvenir Company and Boardwalk Bookstore have combined forces for the winter months. Friday Harbor Souvenir Company, owned by Sally Browne, will be moving her current merchandise to Boardwalk Bookstore, located at 9 Spring Street, on October 1 and returning to 135 Spring Street in the spring. Open seven days a week, you can shop for your favorite titles in books AND find all your souvenir and gift needs at Boardwalk Bookstore.
The winter combination of the retail stores will allow both businesses to remain open seven days a week during the winter season.
"This is an exciting opportunity for two Friday Harbor businesses, that experience a decrease of sales in the winter, to operate in a more efficient manner. It will also afford customers a wider choice of merchandise in a central location. We’ll also be expanding our services to include gift baskets for that special occasion. Just give us a call and we’ll put together the perfect gift and ship it if you like. Baskets can be done for birthdays, wedding parties or any special occasion," Browne said.
Bettye Hendrickson, owner of Boardwalk Bookstore, said “our goal is to continue to provide customers with the best books on the market, as well as friendly and personal service and to make our customers feel welcome. I’m excited about this endeavor and look forward to introducing this new concept to our customers.”
Boardwalk Bookstore, the oldest bookstore in Friday Harbor, is located at 9 Spring Street, corner of Front and Spring Streets inside the old arcade mall. Come in and browse.
Whidbey Island Bank to merge with Frontier Bank
posted 09/28/2007
PRESS RELEASE: Frontier Financial
Corporation (NASDAQ:FTBK) (“Frontier”), the $3.6 billion in assets holding company of Frontier
Bank, and Washington Banking Company (NASDAQ: WBCO) (“Washington Banking”), the $850
million in assets holding company of Whidbey Island Bank, has signed a definitive
agreement for the merger of Washington Banking with, and into, Frontier. The total cash and stock
transaction is valued at approximately $191.1 million, or $21.40 per share, subject to certain conditions.
The combined company enhances Frontier Bank’s leadership position as the largest community bank
headquartered in Western Washington. PRESS RELEASE
Natalie King named designated broker
posted 09/21/2007
In March 2004, Greg and Natalie King purchased Friday Harbor Realty which then consisted of four agents working in a 450-sq. ft. space. Greg and Natalie had a dream. They purchased and renovated the historic San Juan Inn building to house twelve real estate professionals. Their independent office has successfully carved a tremendous market share in just three years and leads San Juan Island real estate offices with the highest number of transactions year to date in 2007. MORE INFORMATION
Gambrell is now Coldwell Banker SJI Designated Broker
posted 09/18/2007
Tim Gambrell has become Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands’ Designated Broker. Gambrell became a licensed Realtor® on San Juan Island in 1986, earning his Associate Broker’s license in 1988 and has added Graduate Realtor® Institute to his list of credentials. He has also been trained for Professional Standards and Grievance Committees, is designated as a Professional Standards Administrator and maintains the highest level of Business Ethics. MORE INFORMATION
New Skin Care Center Opens in Friday Harbor
posted 11/22/2006
The Dermalogica skin care system, developed and researched by the International Dermal Institute, is known for pioneering formulas that have set industry standards since the 1980s is now available in Friday Harbor. In October, Mary-Brooke Barger, WA Licensed Skin care and Massage Therapist, opened her new practice, Mirabella Skin Care and Massage, at 425 Argyle Avenue, Suite PS3, above the fitness center. MORE INFORMATION
*376-WEAR moves to new location
*376-WEAR moves to new location
posted 11/22/2006
*376-WEAR on Orcas Island has moved to 434 Prune Alley into part of the
old Island Chainsaw shop. 376-WEAR joins current tenants Frontline Call
Center, Waterfront Gallery, Body Boat Blade, and Ryo Dojo.
376-WEAR opened last year and sells work wear and everyday clothing by
companies such as Carhartt, Levi’s, Royal Robbins, Hanes, Keds and Red
Wing. Over the past year the store outgrew its old location and made
this move to double its retail space. According to store manager
Stephanie Tillman, "We just couldn’t fit another item in the old spot
and this new location will allow us to expand our selection of women’s
shoes and clothing, an area that suffered in our old space."
New owner for Griffin Bay Bookstore
posted 07/19/2006
PRESS RELEASE: Long-time island resident Laura Norris is the new owner of Friday Harbor's landmark Griffin Bay Bookstore. Norris purchased the business July 17 from Frank Eyerly of Vallejo, CA. Eyerly is the son of Susan Eyerly who owned the store for more than 25 years. Susan Eyerly died April 7, 2006 following a two-year long battle with leukemia.
Norris said she strongly believes in preserving the role of Griffin Bay Bookstore as a literary crossroads of the community and meeting place for hundreds of long-term customers from the island and around the world. MORE INFORMATION
Rock Island moves tech support to Orcas
posted 06/13/2006
Rock Island Technology Solutions of Friday Harbor, is moving their 24-hour Technical Support from IP Applications in Vancouver, BC, to Frontline Call Center on Orcas Island effective June 15, 2006.
"This move to Frontline," says Mike Greene, President of Rock Island, "will ensure that our customers will receive a prompt, courteous and accurate resolution to any problems with their Internet service. Utilizing Frontline's services also give us the opportunity to support another local island business."
For the past month Frontline has been training their personnel to handle tech support calls ranging from configuring email clients to solving DSL issues. Leading the Frontline Operations is Kevin Roach, a former Senior Field Technician with Rock Island. Using his expertise, along with the comprehensive tech support documentation developed by Rock Island, Frontline personnel will be able to handle most complex problems typically escalated to Rock Island by their former support provider.
With offices in both Friday Harbor and Eastsound, Rock Island and Frontline can continue the training program by providing in-service work as technology changes. Frontline presents Rock Island with an opportunity to continue to provide excellent customer support and timely resolution to customer's issues and benefit the communities it services by creating jobs locally.
Rock Island customers can call the Internet Tech Support, toll free number 1-866-695-7611, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week for internet access problems.
Frontier closes retail store
posted 02/28/05
Frontier Building Supply closed its retail operations in Friday Harbor Monday, Feb. 28, 2005. "It was a business decision," said manager Chuck Posey. "It was not ecomomically feasible to operate in Friday Harbor." Orders placed by retail customers prior to the closing are being filled.Frontier will continue its wholesale work with contractors from its location on Spring Street. PREVIOUS STORY
Best Western open for business
posted 03/08/05
The addition of the Best Western sign is not the only change at the former Friday Harbor Suites. The facility has been refurbished with pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, gas fireplaces, new televisions, carpeting, bathroom fixtures and furniture. General Manager Janeen Jennings says the staff has worked hard during the transition and is excited about the the future. FULL STORY
Islanders Bank helps new homeowners
Carrie Brooks (right) hands homeowner Ladd Holroyd a $5,000 check Saturday, March 5, 2005.
posted 03/08/05
Islanders Bank has given a dozen $5,000 Home$tart grants to county residents in the past year. The grants are for closing costs and down payment assistance, and are matched 3:1 with a savings account held at Islanders Bank. The maximum amount is $5,000. Carrie Brooks, Islanders Bank Loan Officer and Home$tart Grant facilitator for the Federal Home Loan Bank presented new homeowner Ladd Holroyd with a $5,000 grant Saturday, March 5, 2005. FULL STORY
Safety Excellence Award given to Island Air
posted 02/14/05
Island Air, an on-demand air charter company based in Friday Harbor, Washington, has again been recognized for its outstanding safety record by receiving the Aviation Safety Excellence Award from Phoenix Aviation Managers Inc., aviation insurance underwriters. The award was presented on January 24, 2005 following a periodic audit of operations. FULL STORY
San Juan Airlines marks three year anniversary
San Juan Airlines two Caravan 608B can each carry nine passengers.
posted 02/08/05
Travelers can climb aboard a San Juan Airlines Caravan 208B at Boeing Field and 27 minutes later land in Friday Harbor. For the past three years, passengers have counted on the airline's scheduled flights to the San Juans. It also served Anacortes, Bellingham, Skagit Regional Airport and Port Angeles. In the future, if U.S. Customs hurdles can be overcome, the airline will fly to Victoria. FULL STORY
More help in navigating the permitting process
Rick Taylor, left, is now working with Bob Querry at The Permit Center.
posted 01/27/05
Rick Taylor's 30 years of experience in construction, including his two years as a county building inspecto/plans examiner, is being put to use. Shortly after being laid off by the county, Bob Querry invited Taylor to work with him. Querry owns The Permit Center, a full-service land use permit consulting service. "One door closed, and more than two others opened," Taylor said. FULL STORY
New owners for fitness club
posted 03/16/04
Don't expect big changes to San Juan Island Fitness Club when it changes ownership April 1, 2004. Three years to the day after she purchased the San Juan Island Fitness Club, Seanene Kennedy will turn it over to Maggie and Dan Danley. "We want to keep it going," Maggie said. "It is real important to the community." FULL STORY
Return of the Kings
posted 03/08/04
A member of the King family has worked on Friday Harbor’s Spring Street for five generations. Greg King, and his wife Natalie McMahon-King, are resuming that tradition as the new owners of Friday Harbor Realty. FULL STORY
Location, location, location
posted 03/04/03
Real estate agents from Windermere gathered in their future home Wednesday afternoon. Owner John Dunning will lease 20 percent of Gordy Petersen's new 20,000 sq. ft, $3.2 million building on Spring and First streets. "Windermere brings positive energy," said Petersen. FULL STORY
OPALCO increases Green Power cash incentives
posted 03/04/04
Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is offering a larger cash incentive for OPALCO members interested in generating their own renewable energy or Green Power. Beginning December 2003, OPALCO will pay up to $4,500 based on output to assist co-op members fund new solar, wind or smaller scale hydro power operations. FULL STORY
Lopez firm offers
cost-effective dedicated servers
posted 01/20/04
SB-Host.com unveils its subsidiary, VB-Host.com which offers competitive pricing for dedicated servers hosted in The Planet’s data center. Each server will feature service from backbone providers such as UUNet, Verio, Time Warner, Global Crossing and others for as low as $99.00 each month. FULL STORY
Computer Place introduces new high speed Web service
posted 01/14/04
Web pages download up to five times faster for customers using Interisland.net's new World Wide Web Accelerator Service. The service is available to all dialup Internet users in San Juan County, regardless of whether their access is provided by Interisland.net. FULL STORY
Little Store expands to Big Store
posted 01/13/04
Entertainment Tonite convenience store will become The Big Store February 1, 2004. Bob Wingate, owner of The Little Store finalized the purchase from Dave and Debbie Treise Monday, Jan. 12. Wingate plans to operate both stores. "It is an opportunity for the corporation to expand," he said. "It is not often you get the opportunity to double your business overnight." FULL STORY
Westcott Bay cider wins gold
posted 11/14/03
Westcott Bay Orchards of Friday Harbor won a gold medal in Northwest Cider Society 2003 North American Cider Competition. The competition was the first of its kind in North America to treat cider as a distinct category. Judging was done by cider specialists rather than as an extension of a beer or wine competition. All of the winners were small "artisan" cideries, who produce their ciders from fresh fruit. The judges tasted a total of 30 ciders made by producers across the United
States and Canada. Westcott Bay Vintage Cider was awarded a gold medal as was Merridale Traditional Cider, made by Merridale Ciderworks, Cobble Hill, British Columbia.
Island Airporter adds courier service
posted 11/03/03
Island Airporter, San Juan Island's daily shuttle to Sea-Tac International Airport, has added daily courier services to and from the greater Seattle area. Customers can call Island Airporter at 378-7438 with their request. FULL STORY
Curves opened August 25
posted 08/20/03
PRESS RELEASE: Curves, an exercise club for women of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels, opens this month in Friday Harbor. To celebrate, the club will host a special grand opening on August 25 in its newly renovated building at the corner of Caines and Spring Streets. FULL STORY
New management at Star Storage
PRESS RELEASE: Star Storage and Commercial Park announces its Grand Opening under new ownership by hosting the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Summer Picnic fromt 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2003. FULL STORY
Extra help is just a phone call away
posted 04/14/03
Need someone to take Fido to the vet, pick up a prescription, clean your garage? Call San Juan Concierge at 360.378.7240. Venita Iverson and James Duke offer a long list of personal services from mowing the lawn to planning a party. "We have nothing to sell but service," Iverson said. FULL STORY
Passports
posted 11/26/02
Passports application processing is available every week day at the San Juan County Clerk's office on the second floor of the county Courthouse in Friday Harbor. Call 360.378.2163 for more information about passports. Applicants must bring a certified birth certificate from the government (no footprints) for all who are applying as well as a driver’s license or ID card, two passport photos and two seperate checks or money orders.
Fees are:
- DS-11 (age 16 and over) $55.
- DS-11 (under 16) $40.
- Execution fee $30.
- DS-82 (renewal) $55.
- Expedited service $60.
- File search $45.
Tax parcel information available online
Data from the assessor's office is available online. Searches can be done by by tax parcel number. There is also a link to the recorded documents pertaining to the searched parcel. Site addresses are also available in the parcel search, with the exception of property located in the Town of Friday Harbor.
Recorded documents available online
All documents recorded in San Juan County since 1997 are available on the county's Web site. Deeds of trust, marriage licenses, name changes and other documents which were recorded through the auditor's office can be viewed. Searches can be done by name (grantor/grantee), auditor's file number, type of document, date, excise affadavit number or by tax parcel number.
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