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Deer Harbor Plan Review will meet next week
Wednesday, December 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, December
Reminder of upcoming WSF online meeting schedule
Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m. or Tuesday, December 10, 6 p.m. -- from Jim Corenman for San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee -- WSF is holding two online public meetings, this Saturday at 9 a.m.
2020 dog licenses now on sale
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The dog licensing season was kicked off in grand fashion at the courthouse last week, when the first dog tag of 2020 was issued to a
Guest Opinion | Proposed Monument plan threatens fragile ecosystems
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- The federal government’s plan for managing the San Juan Islands National Monument will do more harm than good, according to an analysis by the nonprofit conservation laboratory Kwiaht.
Pick your volunteer board, advisory committee for current openings
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current vacancies and positions with terms ending within 30 days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out anAdvisory Committee Application or
Sheriff’s Report | November 20 – 26, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 20, 201919-009678 Child Abuse or Neglect 08:59:53 11/20/19A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of possible child abuse. The report was determined to be
State’s ocean acidification research is drawing global interest
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Jennifer Hennessey is Gov. Jay Inslee’s policy expert on ocean health and environmental issues. She recently traveled to Chile to help researchers better understand the impact of ocean acidification
Inslee statement on I-976 injunction
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- “We are taking action today in response to the court order and in consideration of the vote on the initiative. The state will take a fiscally prudent approach by effectively continuing
WSF thinks there will be an extra helping of passengers over Thanksgiving weekend
Up to 50,000 additional customers to sail their way to holiday feasts -- from Washington State Ferries -- With nearly 350,000 people expected to ride a state ferry Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1,
Council to address marijuana production and processing moratorium
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County has a moratorium on the siting of licensed marijuana production and processing. The resolution adopting this moratorium is found here. The moratorium applies to new or
Update on current status of Vacation Rental Permit moratorium process
Call to action -- from The Vacation Rental Work Group -- An exceptional number of participants spoke at a Council meeting in Friday Harbor on November 5 during the public access period. You can learn
You’re invited to participate in upcoming WSF virtual meetings
Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m. or Tuesday, December 10, 6 p.m. -- from Washington State Ferries -- On Saturday, December 7 at 9 a.m. and Tuesday, December 10 at 6 p.m. WSF staff will give
Sheriff’s Report | November 13 – 18, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 13, 201919-009504 Alarm 10:06:35 11/13/19A Lopez Island Deputy checked a residence in response to a burglar alarm activation. The home was found secure. 19-009509 Noise
Here’s another Master Plan up for review — Shoreline
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County is beginning a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) as required by WAC 173-26-090. This update is intended to assure consistency of the SMP
Statewide campaign serves students with most to gain, but least likely to apply for financial aid
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Education organizations and advocates across Washington have a message for students: there’s money for you to continue your education and training beyond high school, and we want to help
Port Commission adopts budget for 2020
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their November 14 meeting, the Orcas Port Commission approved operating and capital budgets for 2020. The 2020 budget anticipates expenses of $553,130 for operations and $520,310
