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Preliminary agenda released for Thursday Port of Orcas meeting
Thursday, May 9, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Anthony Simpson for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas has announced the following preliminary agenda for a regular meeting on Thursday May 9. REGULAR
Upcoming Eastsound income survey required for County to apply for block grants
Randomly selected households will participate -- from San Juan County Communications -- The County is surveying Eastsound households in May to determine the median income. This survey data is required for the County to apply
Port prepares to vote on final chapter of airport master plan May 9
Next meeting: Thursday, May 9, 4:30 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Port of Orcas held a special meeting last Thursday, May 2 in the airport conference room.
EPRC takes on vacation rentals — passes resolution for moratorium
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Planning and Review Committee -- VACATION RENTAL ACTION Over 35 people participated in the May 2 Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meeting. Most were in attendance to participate
Orcas Road construction site tackles dust control, traffic safety issues
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- Since there is no rain in the forecast, the water truck has been mobilized to keep the roads damp and control the dust. We
Statewide drill tests ability to receive and deliver emergency medicine and supplies
All counties in state to practice in multi-day emergency drill May 6-10 -- from Tom Eversole -- Next week, state, tribal, and local public health agencies will take part in a full-scale exercise testing their
Weekly review of legislative bills: All done but the signing
-- from Governor Inslee's office -- Photo: The governor signs the prepaid postage ballot bill with Secretary of State Kim Wyman, left, and primary sponsor Sen. Joe Nyugen on the right. Gov. Jay Inslee signed
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will meet
Wednesday, May 8, 4 - 5:30 pm, Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will meet on Wednesday in discussion of
Sheriff’s Report | April 24 – 30, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 24, 201919-002881 Agency Assistance 09:31:31 04/24/19 Lopez Deputies were notified of a possible incident of child abuse. Child Protective Services conducted an investigation. 19-002886 Agency
Lovelett calls on British Columbia to stop mining in headwaters of Skagit River
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) sent a letter to the Premier of British Columbia today calling on the provincial government to stop mining activity in the headwaters of
Is there a place for you at one of these tables? County seeks applicants for advisory committee positions
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Lovelett: Capital budget invests in environmental protection, local recreation, higher education
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's Office -- The two-year capital construction budget passed unanimously by the Legislature invests in priority infrastructure across the state in the areas of behavioral health, affordable housing, education,
Upcoming EPRC meeting scheduled for three hours
Thursday, May 2, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock, Department of Community Development -- The Eastsound Plan Review Committee has scheduled a three-hour meeting this month at the Eastsound Fire
WSF and local ferry advisory committees holding public meetings
Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Bryn Vander Stoep, for Washington State Ferries -- WSF and local Ferry Advisory Committees are hosting public meetings for each ferry route to inform and
Senator Liz Lovelett is coming to Moran State Park
Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter -- from Sheila Schedlbauer -- Sen. Liz Lovelett swearing in ceremony, Feb. 13, 2019. Newly appointed Senator Lovelett is coming to Moran State
State Legislature tops off session with biennial budget approvals
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- The 105-day legislative session ended on time with the governor and legislative leaders celebrating significant victories related to climate change and conservation, education, healthcare, jobs and
