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Land Capacity Analysis establishes baseline for managing County growth
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- A briefing memorandum along with the second draft of the Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) report were presented to the Planning Commission (PC) on November 15. It was
Health Care District adopts 2020 budget, levy
Continues to collect information on options to increase reimbursements -- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- November 5 was the official day for the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners to adopt their 2020
Fire Commission meeting agenda
Monday, November 18, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District
Guest Opinion | Response following Growler meeting
-- from Susan Shannon -- About 35 people attended an info meeting in Eastsound on Thursday, November 14 presented by the Sound Defense Alliance, who updated us about the Growler issue.Nearly all the meeting attendees
Sheriff’s Report | November 6 – 12, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 6, 201919-009344 Fraud 10:23:58 11/06/19A Lopez Island Deputy took a fraud report from a Lopez resident regarding a utility bill scam. The reporting party did
DOWL provides an overview of Port plans
-- from Leah Whitfield for DOWL -- OverviewThe primary goal of the Orcas Island Airport Master Plan has been to address design standard issues and the safety of aircraft and passengers. The Airport is being served
Letter to Editor | To the voters of Orcas Island
-- from Bea vonTobel -- Thank you for your confidence in allowing me to continue serving as a commissioner for the Port of Orcas. The commissioners, both new and continuing, have a daunting series of
11 weeks in the making: West Beach Road construction is now finished
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- West Beach Road was opened up to the public on Tuesday evening after 11 weeks of construction. The guardrails were installed by M2 Industrial
Port meeting scheduled for later today
Thursday, October 14, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Dwight Gus for Port of Orcas -- Following is the agenda for the Port of Orcas Commissioners meeting today. CALL TO ORDER at 4:30 P.M. APPROVAL
Determination of non-significance and notice of hearing — Eastsound Sewer & Water District
-- from Eastsound Sewer & Water District -- Eastsound Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project Description of Proposal: Eastsound Sewer and Water District is upgrading its existing wastewater treatment facility to address aging equipment, future
Washington State Ferries will host first-ever virtual community meetings
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries is hosting a round of community meetings through a new, online webinar in order to share the latest information and engage people in ferry-served communities from
Seasonal ferry shuffle means no Sidney sailings through December 8
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Tuesday, November 12 through Sunday, December 8, international service between Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney B.C. is cancelled due to required maintenance on both vessels in WSF's fleet certified to run
‘Sharing Paradise’ topic of upcoming LWV gathering
Monday, November 18, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host "Sharing Paradise: The Balance
Here’s the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee agenda
Wednesday, November 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- Call to order is 4 p.m., on Wednesday, November 13 for the monthly
Letter to Editor | Sincere thanks for campaign support
-- from Greg Ayers -- I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who supported my campaign. And congratulations to the newly elected Commissioners. I wish them all the best for responsible stewardship
Sheriff’s Report | October 30 – November 5, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 201919-009168 Vicious Animal 13:28:47 10/30/19An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an animal problem at the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. The reporting party advised
