Here’s a thought…
What the County might look like in 20 years
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- We begin this article with the last item on the Planning Commission’s Friday morning agenda: The latest draft of the Land Capacity Analysis Report (LCA) which focuses
Letter to Editor | Questions arise regarding choice of Shaw taxing district
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Last fall, a group of Shaw Islanders grew concerned when word circulated that the longtime owners of the Shaw General Store were putting it, and adjacent properties, including the Shaw
Guest Opinion | On being of service
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- I love solving puzzles. It requires an agreement to a set of rules that may initially be unclear. Sometimes that’s half the allure. The Master Plan (MP) for the Port
West Beach construction project underway
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The major accomplishments this week were wrapping up the bulk excavation of roadway fill and completing the MSE wall bearing pad. The contractor has
WSF looking for someone to continue inter-island writer-in-residence program
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Love to write in a scenic environment? Our first Writer-in-Residence Iris Graville is looking for someone to continue her role on our San Juan Islands interisland ferry. Iris took her final
Sheriff’s Report | September 11 – 17, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday September 11, 201919-007842 Threats 10:43:55 09/11/19 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island business for a threats complaint. The reporting person stated she received a copy
League of Women Voters schedules candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans has been providing non-partisan voter forums for over 20 years. We cordially invite you to participate in our October general election forums. This year, the forums
Larsen shepherds Puget Sound recovery bill to House floor
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) helped advance the Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act to boost federal engagement and investment in critical Puget Sound recovery efforts.
Annual Oyster Run (motorcycle rally) will affect ferry volumes this weekend
Sunday, September 22 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 22 in Anacortes. Travelers can expect large volumes of motorcycles and potential loading delays throughout the
Inslee response to Global Climate Strike walkout
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee responded to the Global Climate Strike that will take place Friday, September 20 when a number of students are expected to miss school. “I encourage
Fire District calls special meeting next week
Tuesday, September 24, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kimberley Kimple, Fire District Secretary -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple,
Letter to Editor | Greg Ayers a treasure of knowledge, wisdom for Port Commission
-- from Joseph J. Cohen -- I am delighted that Greg Ayers is seeking a position as our Port Commissioner. Over the past five years I have had the pleasure of getting to know him as a community contributor
Health District enters the time of year for budgets
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The main theme of the September 3 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioners was dollars and cents—that is, budgets and costs. The commissioners
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by going to Moran for free during daylight hours
Saturday, September 28 -- from Washington State Parks -- In honor of National Public Lands Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to visit a state park for free on Saturday,
West Beach Road culvert replacement underway
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- Excavation was the primary focus on-site this week at the West Beach Road construction site, roughly 5000 cubic yards of material were removed. After
Sheriff’s Report | September 4 – 10, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 4, 201919-007645 Unwanted Person 07:33:57 09/04/19A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an unwanted person. It was requested that the unwanted person be
