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Repaving project to close Anacortes parking lot beginning April 13
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes Terminal Parking Lot A will be closed for about one month starting Saturday, April 13. Construction crews will repave the parking lot during the closure. The work
Inslee and Ferguson denounce Trump assault on the Clean Water Act
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement in response to President Trump's press conference [Tuesday] where he announced an executive order curtailing states' legal authority under Section 401 of the Clean
This Thursday, Port to provide update on Master Plan at public meeting
Thursday, April 11, 4:30 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- from Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Port of Orcas will be holding its regular meeting this Thursday, April 11th at 4:30 p.m. in the
Week in Review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- With less than 25 days left of the regular Legislative session, legislators are buckling down to finish their work on time. Out of the 18 priority bills for the
New curve taking shape at Nordstroms Lane construction site
-- from Shannon Wilbur for County Public Works -- Next week, traffic will be directed to the new gravel road while work begins on the existing road in that area. Traffic control lights were operating
Board, commission vacancies await your input and skills
-- 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
State Parks announces two free days in April
Visitors won’t need Discover Pass April 20, 22 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the spring season and Earth Day with two free days at state parks in April.
Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – April 2, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 27, 201919-002140 Court Order Violation 09:50:26 03/27/19 San Juan Deputies witnessed a Domestic Violence No Contact Order violation. The suspect was arrested and booked into
Lindsey Callahan appointed as Deputy Prosecutor handling District Court
-- from San Juan County Prosecutor's Office -- Lindsey Callahan has joined the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office where she will represent the State of Washington in District Court. Ms. Callahan served seven years in
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee sets agenda for April 10 meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 4 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold a public meeting on April 10 to address the following agenda: Chair: Call
Rep. Morris: Why I voted ‘no’ on the Transportation budget
-- from the Office of Rep. Jeff Morris -- I’ve spent 23 years advocating for new ferries, securing funding, and finding the right process to construct the newer 144-car vessels. In 2009 I was able
Council issues declaration to honor National County Government Month
-- from Ingrid Gabriel for San Juan County Council -- San Juan County Council today issued a proclamation to honor National County Government Month in San Juan County:
Congressman Larsen to visit A War Never Ends exhibition at San Juan Islands Museum of Art
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Congressman Rick Larsen will visit the opening of A War Never Ends presentedby the San Juan County Vietnam veterans and American Legions at
Week in review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- With just one month left of the legislative session, legislators will begin negotiations on a new two-year state budget. The House released their budget proposal on Monday and the Senate released their
Groundbreaking begins at Nordstroms Lane construction
Caution: Traffic lights involved -- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan Public Works -- GROUND BREAKING! Construction has begun with the removal of topsoil in the Nordstroms Lane area. The topsoil will be stockpiled and
For review: Draft housing needs assessment, draft economic development element
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council prepared the current draft of the EDE that reflects Planning Commission’s comments on the previous version. They will brief the Planning
