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Boards, committees have openings
-- 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
Letter to Editor | Ayers is the right person to be on Port Commission
-- from Doug Bechtel -- There is no doubt in my mind that Greg Ayers is the right person to be one of our port commissioners. It has always been a pleasure working with him
Sheriff’s Report | September 25 – October 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 25, 201919-008224 Harassment 08:58:08 09/25/19 A Lopez Island Deputy took a report regarding a citizen dispute. An information report was taken. 19-008231 Theft 12:17:03 09/25/19
Lopez Village subarea plan up for Public Hearing
Monday, October 14, 10:15 a.m., Lopez Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Council will continue past public hearings to consider adoption of an ordinance creating a new Lopez Village Subarea
Mark your calendars: Veteran navigators return to Orcas Island
Saturday, October 26, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb -- The Whatcom County Veteran Navigators will once again return to Orcas on Saturday, October 26 to lend their assistance and expertise to our San
WSF adds extra afternoon sailings for couple weeks into new fall schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be additional afternoon service between Anacortes and Orcas for the first couple weeks of the fall sailing season on Thursday and Saturday. There is an added 1:55 p.m. from
Letter to Editor | Campaign signs or no?
-- from Greg Ayers -- To sign, or not to sign. That IS the question. As a candidate in November, this is a struggle, I have been considering the pros and cons for weeks. Supporters
It’s no fluke: WSF implements Whale Report Alert system
-- from Washington Department of Transportation -- Washington State Ferries has initiated use of a whale alert app and web-based system this week that will provide ferry captains more accurate and updated location information for
Test of ballot tabulating equipment scheduled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 5, 2019 General Election is scheduled for October 18
EPRC to get together for public meeting
Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for SJC Community Development -- The following agenda will be addressed on Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6 p.m. at the Eastsound
FEMA Grant to help firefighters breathe easier
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- The four fire districts of San Juan County have received a regional Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to replace aging personal protective equipment
New ferry fares take effect October 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised of fare changes for Washington State Ferries (WSF) beginning October 1, 2019: The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is
Fall sailing schedule takes effect on Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Starting Sunday, September 29, the Fall sailing schedule goes into effect. The San Juan Islands will be served by four vessels with one daily round-trip to Sidney, BC via
Veterans invited to forum with Rep. Rick Larsen
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and
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
