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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
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
