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Final decisions made today: Ferry fare changes coming this fall
-- from Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission held its final hearing today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Seattle and adopted increases to current ferry fares that will take effect Oct. 1,
Reminder: Primary ballots are due today
-- from Cindy Wolf, Vice Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- BE COUNTED - Primary Election ballots are due Tuesday August 6 by 3 p.m. at the Eastsound post office or 8 p.m. at the
Deadline looms to save the Olga Store, post office
-- from Friends of Olga Store -- What: The United States Postal Service is about to decide whether the Olga Post Office will be located in the historic Olga Store building or in a modular
Candidate filing extended for special three-day period
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Whew! You almost missed your chance to run for office. Fortunately, you’ll get a second chance. During the candidate filing period in May, several of the
Bird’s eye view: Father, son hike along US-Mexico border
Thursday, August 8, 7 - 9 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Elly Hoague -- [metaslider id="70867"] Do you want to know what’s really happening along the US-Mexico border? On August 8, 2019 Paul Pineda
Commissions, boards looking to fill some vacancies
-- from San Juan 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 on
Sheriff’s Report | July 24 – August 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 24, 201919-005973 Found Property 07:25:28 07/24/19 A Deputy responded to a report of found property in Friday Harbor. Attempts were made to contact the owner
August 16 Planning Commission agenda posted
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The August 16, 2019, Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the County’s website, here: https://www.sanjuanco.com/589/Planning-Commission The agenda includes: Public Hearing on PREDES-19-0001, an annual docket request for the
Where does a San Juan ferry go when it’s given some time off?
Quite the sight as Elwha sails into Seattle’s Lake Union -- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry fans lined Seattle’s Lake Washington Ship Canal Monday morning to witness an unusual sight as one of our iconic ferries sailed through.
Final decisions on this fall’s ferry fare changes will be made at August 6 hearing in Seattle
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry customers and other interested persons have an additional opportunity to comment on a ferry fare proposal next week. The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a hearing in
Letter to Editor | Lovelett has what it takes for State Senate
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that
August Port meeting rescheduled
-- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- The Regular scheduled Port of Orcas meeting for Thursday August 8 has been rescheduled for Thursday August 15.
Orcas Road construction done for now
Speed limit will return to 35 mph, but wait until signs are posted before you go speeding off -- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- This week, topsoil was placed along
Health district to hire consultant to advise on lowering overall medical care costs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their regular meeting on July 16, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District considered a number of topics of interest to the public. Consultant.
Sheriff’s Report | July 17 – 23, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 17, 201919-005722 Accident-Hit Run 13:45:15 07/17/19 A Lopez Island Deputy was called to a non-injury collision in the village. The damage was minor, and the
Elwha will leave SJ route, Kitsap will join, Kaleetan still undergoing repairs
It will almost be like winter starting on Sunday -- from Washington State Ferries -- The smaller M/V Kitsap will replace the M/V Elwha starting Sunday, July 28. The 124-vehicle Kitsap will sail in the
