Jimena Moves North Sep 4, 2009
It's now about 260 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rice, with top winds of about 40 miles per hour. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Jimena Weakening After Plowing Into Mexico Sep 3, 2009
The storm was located about 275 miles (445 kilometers) east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was moving west-northwest at about 5 mph (7 kph). . (Click2Houston, TX)
Chevalier in ICU at Harborview; no environmental impacts from sinking of Anna J Sep 2, 2009
Mandy Lee / National Park Service related stories Journal of the San Juans ... By Journal of the San Juans Editor Aug 30 2009, 8:08 AM ; UPDATED ... Chevalier, Nash and Sam were taken by the sheriffs boat Guardian to Cape San Juan Marina, where they were treated. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
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Chevalier in ICU at Harborview; no environmental impacts from sinking of Anna J - Journal of the San Juans ... Mandy Lee / National Park Service related stories Journal of the San Juans ... By Journal of the San Juans Editor Aug 30 2009, 8:08 AM ; UPDATED. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Exclusive early-booking mountain deals Sep 1, 2009
Surrounded by the spectacular San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado, the Mountain Lodge Telluride has spacious accommodations with working gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, and private balconies all with stunning mountain views. Guests of this posh slope-side resort enjoy a prime location midway up Telluride Mountain with ski-in/ski-out facilities. (MSNBC -- Travel)
SWAP! City approved to move forward with Main Street/San Juan Bypass transfer Aug 29, 2009
City approved to move forward with Main Street/San Juan Bypass transfer (Montrose, CO) ... City approved to move forward with Main Street/San Juan Bypass transfer ... MONTROSE The city of Montrose has received a much-desired and long-awaited approval from the Colorado Transportation Commission to move forward with the Main Street/San Juan Bypass swap between the city and the Colorado Department of Transportation. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
11 additional tips that can save you some scratch Aug 19, 2009
Same holds true for some destinations in Asia (fly into Singapore and catch a low cost carrier from there) and to some smaller Caribbean destinations via San Juan or the Bahamas. msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Report: Caribbean hotel plans will stall Aug 18, 2009
Luxury boutique hotel on the posh Isla Verde beach in San Juan PR.. Featured. (Yahoo News)
AirTran Airways Adjusts Flight Schedule From San Juan to Orlando Due to Tropical Storm Ana Aug 17, 2009
Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Based on current forecasts for Tropical Storm Ana by the National Hurricane Center, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: ), is making adjustments to its flight schedule to/from San Juan. The airline is adding an extra flight, AirTran Airways flight 8734 with nonstop service to Orlando, which departs San Juan at 12:25 a.m., on Monday, August 17 ... AirTran Airways flight 8, scheduled to depart San Juan for Orlando at 7 a.m. on Monday,... (PR Newswire)
Honolulu airport gets faster screening Aug 15, 2009
In addition to Honolulu, Global Entry enrollment centers and kiosks will open at international airports in San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Sanford, Fla. The screening program is open to citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents of the United States. (Pacific Business News, HI)
TravelQA: The best of the San Juan Islands Aug 15, 2009
Travel QA: Best of San Juan Islands, Wash ... Travel QA: Best of San Juan Islands, Wash ... Q: We are considering a trip to the San Juan Islands in Washington state and would like to hear any recommendations you might have for that area; for example, lodging and sightseeing, and what time of year would you suggest for the visit. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Winona Health hosts visitors from Guatemala Aug 12, 2009
That changed when San Juan Bautista Hospital opened three years ago ... A woman who recently had a hysterectomy at San Juan couldn t pay much, he said, but came back the next week with a live chicken. (Winona Daily News, MN)
No ferries to Friday Harbor trims business Aug 8, 2009
During one of the hottest summers in memory, businesses in picturesque Friday Harbor, a resort town in the San Juan Islands, are in a winter of discontent. For 18 years, Friday Harbor merchants counted on the Victoria Clipper, a fast passenger ferry, to bring thousands of visitors from Seattle for a quick visit or an overnight stay. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
We Stand at Armageddon, ready to do battle for The Lord Aug 4, 2009
Last October I was showing a friend my coffee table books on the history of presidential elections, and whenever we came to the pictures of Teddy at San Juan Hill I would start chanting John McCain. John McCain. (The American Conservative)
Puerto Rico from $249 Aug 4, 2009
The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare to San Juan; four nights' accommodations in a deluxe suite with a garden view at the , on Coco Beach in Rio Grande; a $50 discount per person; and hotel taxes, from $249 per personplus taxes and fuel surcharges totaling $114 ... Why it's a deal: To put the savings in perspective, consider that the lowest round-trip fare between Miami and San Juan for travel in mid-August starts at $304 with taxes (American), according to a recent search on Kayak. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Washington state hotels, from $120 a night Aug 1, 2009
San Juan Islands, from $150 per room per nightThe at the Lakedale Resort includes accommodations in a (with two queen beds and a futon), breakfast daily, firewood, a $20 voucher to the General Store, wineglasses, a snack basket, and a day pass for sightseeing (a $15 value per person). The 82-acre resort has three lakes, with activities like hiking and kayaking. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Rock Around the Clock to Oldies While Cruising the Caribbean Aboard MSC Poesia Jul 21, 2009
The "Eastern Caribbean Dream" itinerary for this unique Oldies Music theme cruise sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and calls at ports in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Cruise-only rates including the Oldies Music performances and festivities begin at $569 per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warning: Satire may be found below Jul 19, 2009
WASHINGTON -- President Obama said that comments by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in a 2004 speech in which she called for the "castration of all white males until they are no longer dominant'' have been "taken out of context" by right wing ideologues. In the speech delivered to the San Juan chapter of NOW, Sotomayor said, "I want to be perfectly clear about this next comment so that there is no mistaking my words to mean something other than what they plainly say: the time has come to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A whale of a time biking the San Juans Jul 18, 2009
Biking in the San Juan Islands - US and Canada- msnbc ... Biking in the San Juan Islands ... SAN JUAN ISLANDS, Wash. (MSNBC -- Travel)
THE BILL: Public pays for congressional foreign trips Jul 16, 2009
All but one trip in 2007-08 was sponsored by the non-profit , which sent Lugar to destinations such as Paris, San Juan and Rome in the past two years. His wife, Charlene, accompanied him on those trips. (USA Today)
Man vs. wild: Student tests limits in wilderness course Jul 10, 2009
The group then moved on to the river section, where they paddled down the San Juan and Green Rivers in Utah, learning to navigate kayaks, rafts, and canoes. The conditions were much less straining, and they were able to bring more than dehydrated foods. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Recession slashes Washington summer vacation prices Jul 6, 2009
That white-tablecloth restaurant with the sweeping water views at the Friday Harbor House on San Juan Island. It closed in December and reopened last month as a casual bistro with a revamped menu. (Longview Daily News, WA)
California water plan aims to save Puget Sound orcas Jul 5, 2009
The 85 orcas of the southern resident killer whale population travel in three separate pods, spending much of their time roaming the inland waters of Washington state from the San Juan Islands to south Puget Sound. During the winter they have been found offshore, ranging as far south as Monterey Bay in California and as far north as British Columbia's Queen Charlotte Islands. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Increasing dust speeds melting of mountain snow Jun 30, 2009
The researchers established test plots in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. Some plots were left alone to collect snow and dust naturally, others had extra dust added and a third group had naturally arriving dust removed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Caribbean and Mexico fares from $29 Jun 30, 2009
Fares start from just $29 each way to beach hot spots including Cancun, Nassau, Santo Domingo, San Juan, and more from cities like New York, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Boston, and many others ... Washington D.C.-San Juan: $99. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cruise West Announces 2010 Alaska Deployment Featuring Revised Itineraries Jun 26, 2009
Port calls include traditional favorites and many jewels: San Juan Islands; scenic sea and wildlife cruising in the Strait of Georgia, Frederick Sound, Tracy Arm and Sergius Narrows; the Norwegian fishing village of Petersburg, Sitka, Skagway and Glacier Bay National Park. This cruise offers exceptional value with prices starting at $3,599 per person, double occupancy. (PR Newswire)
Aye, aye capn! You cant refuse these bargains Jun 20, 2009
Check out the popular seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary round-trip from Miami, which includes stops in St Maarten, San Juan and Labadee (private beach) OR Labadee, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel ... Ports of call include Half Moon Cay (private island), St John/ St Thomas, San Juan and Turks and Caicos OR Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Confessions of ... a river-rafting guide Jun 16, 2009
Mark Aiken worked as a white-water-rafting guide on the San Juan River in Colorado and the Rio Chama in New Mexico. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Price of luxury yacht lifestyle plummets Jun 6, 2009
There is one small catch with the deal -- the boat is based in the San Juan islands off the coast of Washington and British Columbia, and any cruises to other destinations will attract an additional charge to cover fuel costs ... "Travel is down, agents and brokers need deals, so rather than just a few full-price charters, we decided to stay busy, put more people to work, and help island tourism by doing charters at cost. Don't Miss Fortune: "Since we started chartering 10 years ago, we have... (CNN -- US)
America's hidden travel gems Jun 4, 2009
The seven-room inn is a hideaway on the San Juan Islands, an archipelago about 100 miles northwest of Seattle. "[It's] where the Seattleites go to decaffeinate," says Schultz. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Free Mega Yacht Charters! Seattle Firm Offers Expense only Charters to Promote San Juan Islands Jun 4, 2009
Seattle Firm Offers Expense only Charters to Promote San Juan Islands - Yahoo ... Seattle Firm Offers Expense only Charters to Promote San Juan Islands ... Seattle-based CEO Expeditions, an award winning yachting company, is waiving charter fees in order to open up mega yachting in the San Juan Islands, a chain consistently rated among the top ten island groups in the world. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Cross Country Announces 2009 Signees Jun 3, 2009
Brooke Davis (San Juan Capistrano, Calif. J Serra). (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Are Trains Better Than Planes or Automobiles? May 21, 2009
Outside the Amtrak system, were recommended by Schwartz as well as TV journalist and travel blogger , who describes the ride as a once-in-a -lifetime thrill as it winds through the San Juan mountains for a three hour journey of spectacular scenery and old-time nostalgia. So are you train traveler material. (Fox News)
Old San Juan May 21, 2009
Caribbean drama: The ramparts and walkways of Fort San Felipe del Morro have stunning views of the rest of San Juan and the sea ... As I drop my bags at the Gallery Inn and head down a steep hill toward the deep-blue water of San Juan Bay, I wonder if it is the same place at all ... Rushing down Calle San Francisco to meet Leopoldo, a native San Juanero and the supervisor of the municipal tourism office, I squeeze myself against an orange facade to avoid a truck's side-view mirror protruding... (Concierge.com)
5 tips for avoiding the latest hotel scam May 20, 2009
Consider what the Sheraton Old San Juan did for Clyde Permenter when it couldn't accommodate him. "They reserved a room at the DoubleTree, paid for it, paid for my taxi fares, for a complimentary buffet breakfast and returned my deposit," he recalls. (CNN)
Study looks at early Navajo use of smoke signals May 16, 2009
There are more than 200 pueblitos _ usually high on rock outcroppings overlooking the San Juan Basin _ that archaeologists believe were built by Navajos three centuries ago to protect against Spanish explorers and neighboring tribes. "If you hear an enemy approaching, you climb into these things and pull up the ladder, and you can seal yourself in for a while," said Ron Maldonado, program manager of the Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Millington to Travel to Portugal with US U-18 National Team May 12, 2009
Nicholas Millington (Wake Forest; Raleigh, N.C.), Amobi Okugo (San Juan Lightning Crew; Sacramento, Calif. Dillon Powers (Andromeda; Plano, Texas). (Wakeforestsports.com)
Crews fighting another wildfire; seventh blaze battled in past week May 10, 2009
Calling the condition of the Bear Fire encouraging, McCampbell said it appears the 60 members of the Flagstaff Hot Shots from northern Arizona, the San Juan Hot Shots from Colorado and the Silver City Hot Shoots from New Mexico have a good handle on the situation. But, he said, the blaze was not even partially controlled, and there were conditions that could lead it to grow during Saturday night. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
4 cops accused of stealing 1000 animals May 6, 2009
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Four police officers in Trinidad allegedly hijacked a smuggling boat at gunpoint and stole 1,000 endangered birds and monkeys along with 400 pounds of wild animal meat, authorities said. The boat had sailed from Venezuela carrying more than 500 bull finches, 300 picoplat songbirds and an assortment of monkeys, all crammed into tiny cages piled up on the craft, officials said. (India Times)
AirTran's one-way deals May 1, 2009
- $89 Cancun; Denver; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Phoenix. - $99 Los Angeles or San Francisco; Seattle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Loraine Agnes Johnson Apr 30, 2009
passed away Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2009, at the San Juan Living Center. Born in Yuba City Calif. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Fly cast - Florence man, Washington woman co-host fishing program Apr 28, 2009
We used to go up to the San Juan Islands every summer for salmon fishing and I loved it, said Darland. The first solo trip I took with my dad was to the Campbell River when I was in high school. (Missoulian, MT)
Mexico: Swine flu deaths now at 149 Apr 28, 2009
In a sign of the spreading epidemic, people in Guatemala's San Juan de Dios General Hospital cover their faces with masks. Hospital director Hector Font told a local radio station that a 29-year old man who had been in Mexico recently had swine flulike symptoms. (USA Today -- News)
Jackson-to-Atlanta Delta price sky high Apr 16, 2009
A trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, is $435. The price of the flight to Atlanta will be among the topics for discussion when Jackson airport officials meet with Delta officials in June. (The Clarion-Ledger)
More of this story... Apr 11, 2009
On April 2, Kaweah Delta Healthcare District celebrated the opening of the clinic located in Building C of the Exeter Health Clinic, 1014 San Juan Ave. The Exeter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting followed by a tour of the facility and a reception. The exterior landscaping is attractive and the architecture both inside and out is modern and appealing. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Save nearly half off a Caribbean cruise Apr 11, 2009
From there, the ship visits San Juan, a duty-free port that is ideal for shopping as well as exploring numerous historical sites. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* Bad times, great deals Apr 9, 2009
A flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico, that same month from New York on JetBlue dropped to US$258 just two weeks before the trip, from US$374. 20 in February and US$424 in January. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
WHERE TO STAY NOW Apr 7, 2009
2) Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino ... 3) El San Juan Hotel & Casino. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
After-darkadventures Apr 3, 2009
Sure, you can seeorca whales, porpoises and seals during the day on a trip into Washingtons wild San Juan Islands ... Take the San Juan Islands Kayaking Weekend, a program offered by REI Adventures ... The objective is to see a luminous species of tiny creatures called dinoflagellates that glow in the cold waters of the San Juans. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Business briefs: Bankruptcy filing possible for defaulting Pacific Ethanol Apr 2, 2009
The Kaweah Delta Exeter Pediatric Clinic opens today at the Exeter Health Clinic, 1014 San Juan Ave., Building C.. A ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. will be followed by public tours of the 4,000-square-foot facility and a reception. (Fresno Bee)
Now Playing at a Seatback TV Near You: Free 'JetBlue Features' Movies on Caribbean and Latin American Flights Apr 1, 2009
Destinations now offering complimentary in-flight JetBlue Features movies include: Aruba; Nassau, Bahamas; Bermuda; Cancun; Bogota, Colombia; San Jose, Costa Rica; Puerto Plata, Santiago and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Montego Bay, Jamaica (service begins May 21); Aguadilla, Ponce and San Juan, Puerto Rico; and, St. Maarten. The airline's fleet-wide offering of more than 100 channels of free XM Radio and its free signature in-flight video magazine, "Times On Air"(TM), are available on... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weekend Window: Sandhill Crane Migration Mar 30, 2009
The unique setting of thousands of cranes congregating with the San Juan mountains as a back drop creates spectacular views for birders and photographers. In March, bird watchers gather for the annual to watch and learn about the Sandhill cranes and other wild life at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. (ABC News)
WGolf Travel to Tucson for MountainView Collegiate Mar 27, 2009
Sophomore 5-10 San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Capistrano Valley HS. (Pac-10.org)
Rail ridership in U.S. a 'good sign' for Hawaii Mar 25, 2009
"Ridership is a key barometer for determining the success of a public-transit system. That's because higher ridership can reduce road traffic levels and the amount of public subsidies needed to fund train operations.The ability of new train systems to beat ridership forecasts runs counter to historical trends. Nationally, ridership on urban train systems tends to fall short of expectations, according to an April 2008 report by the Federal Transit Administration. That study found that 19... (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Search Begins For Natalee Holloway Mar 25, 2009
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 23, 2009. Text Size. (CBS News -- US)
Tons of Slime for Everyone on the Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean(R) Mar 21, 2009
on the largest and most innovative cruise ship in the world -- the Freedom of the Seas -- and will sail to Nassau, Bahamas; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Royal Caribbean's private island destination, CocoCay in the Bahamas. Families sailing on each cruise will enjoy all of the luxurious accommodations that Royal Caribbean cruise ships offer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Friday Harbor hospital planned Mar 20, 2009
said Thursday it plans to build a new $30 million hospital in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island that will open in the summer of 2012. The San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 approved a 50-year contract with Bellevue-based PeaceHealth to build the new hospital, with local philanthropy funding $10 million of the new hospital and PeaceHealth footing the remaining $20 million. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
West's best spots to watch whales Mar 16, 2009
(03-15) 04:00 PDT San Juan Island, Wash ... In a remote corner of San Juan Island National Historic Park, sitting cross-legged on a granite boulder overlooking the glass-calm Strait of Juan de Fuca, I suddenly had the feeling I was not alone ... But what makes San Juan Island special is that you don't even need a boat to see the local whales - you can pretty much see all the best stuff from shore. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Blazers hand Gulls first conference loss Mar 13, 2009
463 in the fourth, which also included five kills from Harry Sebastian (San Juan, Puerto Rico) in the 30-26 triumph. Alberto Bravo finished with 23 kills while Velez had 20 in the win. (Ecgulls.com)
Weekend in San Juan Isl., Wash. Mar 11, 2009
One city, three price points: Weekend in San Juan Islands, Wash ... SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WASH. ... One city, three price points: Weekend in San Juan Islands, Wash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Troubleshooter: Forced to buy another ticket Mar 11, 2009
Expedia claims it notified me that I needed to go to the Iberia ticket counter in San Juan to get my tickets exchanged ... Jose Morales, San Juan. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Have glove, will travel for Cubs' Stanton Mar 7, 2009
He's even pitched in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. "I hurt a knee in San Juan," Stanton said. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Spring breakers skip Cancun for volunteer work Mar 5, 2009
A sophomore at the University of Illinois, Vonck will travel to San Juan, Texas, in a group of 13 students to volunteer with La Union del Pueblo Entero, an organization that helps strengthen the communities and lives of farm workers and their families. "Learning about different cultures is very important to me," Vonck said. (CNN)
Letters to the editor (March 1) Mar 4, 2009
San Juan Capistrano may get a lot of mileage from the return of a bunch of swallows, but they can t compete with the buzzards of Corvallis. Andrew Gray, Corvallis. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Jurrjens frustrated with intrasquad play Mar 3, 2009
They will return to San Juan later this week to prepare for their opening game on Saturday evening against Panama. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
