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WSF launches hybrid-electric ferry build project
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Greening our fleet is a major priority, and I’m proud to say we took a big step forward this week with the launch our Hybrid-Electric Ferry Build Program! Representatives from
New online Permit Center now available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development is excited to announce that you can now search for permits, check permit status, request code enforcement, pay fees, and request inspections through
Next Port meeting agenda now available
Thursday, September 12, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- Commissioners for Port of Orcas will convene on Thursday, September 12 for a regularly-scheduled meeting: OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION –
Letter to Editor | Yikes! Historical data no longer available on county website
-- from Joe Symons -- I have noticed that there are significant changes to the SJC web site (in general) and the GIS Open Data Portal files, in particular. These changes are not announced. There
League of Women Voters sets general election forums
Monday, October 14, 5 - 7:15 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Susan Dehlendorf & Eric Vittinghoff for League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to meet
Wednesday, September 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) has set the agenda for their
Update on State Democratic presidential candidate selection process
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- For those of you who have participated in Democratic Party presidential caucuses in the past, the process has been changed by the Washington State Democratic
Construction underway at Enchanted Forest / West Beach intersection
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- CRP 020701 has begun! The intersection of Enchanted Forest and West Beach was closed on the morning of September 3 and will remain closed
Council will hold public hearing on extending marijuana moratorium
Tuesday, September 24, 9:15 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Council will take public testimony on a proposed resolution to extend the existing
Sheriff’s Report | August 28 – September 2, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 28, 201919-007325 Accident-Injury, Traffic 01:14:59 08/28/19 San Juan Deputies responded to a single vehicle collision with injuries. The occupants of the vehicle were transported to
Navy requests re-initiation of consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
-- from Michael Welding for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- Marbled Murrelet The Navy has requested - and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has agreed to re-initiate formal consultation on the potential effects on
These county boards, committees need your expertise
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current vacancies and positions with terms ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out an Advisory Committee Application or
Here we go: Census workers are now in the field locally
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- Preparations for the 2020 Census have recently begun in San Juan County. Census workers are out in different areas around the county confirming physical and mailing address
West Beach culvert replacement project kicks off this week
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The West Beach Culvert Replacement project will be kicking off on Tuesday, September 3. There will be no road closures or changes to traffic
EPRC to meet on Thursday
Thursday, September 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Erika Shook for Department of Community Development -- Eastsound Plan Review Committee will meet on Thursday, September 5, from 3 - 6 p.m.
Sheriff’s Report | August 21 – 27, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 21, 201919-007026 Vagrancy 05:35:10 08/21/19 An unwanted person was found in the Friday Harbor Post Office. They were later trespassed from there. 19-007027 Suspicious Person/Circumstance
