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Sheriff’s Report | January 2 – 8, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 2, 201919-000038 Trespassing 10:45:33 01/02/19 A Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing in the San Juan area. The reporting Deputy contacted the involved person. Report
Guest Opinion | WSF: Electrify the San Juan Islands Ferry Routes FIRST
Don’t delay protection of the Salish Sea -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- The current WS Ferries Long range plan for deploying electric ferries puts the San Juan routes last on the list. Why
Year in Review with Councilman Hughes
-- by Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter, reprinted upon request -- Orcas Island residents gathered at the Senior Center Monday night [Dec 17, 2018] where San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes reported on a successful
Letter to the Editor: County Kicks the Can on Comprehensive Buildout Analysis
-- by Joe Symons -- A year ago, in Feb 2018, I submitted a formal docket application (https://doebay.net/sunshine/PCDocketsubmission.pdf) requesting that San Juan County do a comprehensive buildout/impact analysis as part of the comp plan update process.
Special School Board Meeting to Approve Contracts for Construction
THURSDAY JAN 10, 2019 at noon in Orcas Island SchoolThe special meeting calls for action on two agenda items:*1.) Approve Resolution 2019-01 Recommending Award of Construction Contract for the Orcas Island 2017 Bond Projects and
Meeting of County Democrats on Saturday, Jan. 12 in Friday Harbor
--by David Turnoy -- Fresh off a successful 2018 campaign season, the San Juan County Democrats are ready to begin their activities for 2019. Our first meeting will be this Saturday, January 12, in the
Annual Homeless Count to be Conducted January 24
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2019 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 24. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks,
Letter to Editor |Thank You to Those Who Saved My Life
-- from Steve Henigson -- The day after Christmas, my appendix burst, and I was rushed into emergency surgery at Island Hospital. But that’s only half of the story.When my wife, Jean, called 911 at
San Juan County Officials to Take Oath of Office
Friday, January 11, 4 p.m., County Courthouse -- from San Juan County Communications -- Please join us as the newly-elected San Juan County Officials take their Oath of Office on Friday, January 11 at 4
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Changes Meeting Date for January
Wednesday, January 16, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will not meet be meeting on the second Wednesday this month, but the following week. The meeting will
WSF Winter 2019 Schedule Starts Tomorrow
New, but the same schedule -- from Washington State Ferries -- Winter schedule goes into effect Sunday, January 6. There are no changes from the fall schedule on this route. Passengers can check the schedule
Sheriff’s Report | December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 26, 201818-009708 Assault - Body Force 13:42:38 12/26/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a possible assault. A report was taken. 18-009712 Civil Problem 15:53:55 12/26/18
Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Lottery Upcoming
-- from San Juan County Communications -- ADU eligibility is limited. The number of detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) eligibility slots allowed in any year cannot exceed twelve percent of the total number of building
Ferries Releases 2040 Long Range Plan
Plan calls for 16 new ferries to stabilize the fleet and provide reliable service -- from Washington State Ferries -- More than half of Washington State Ferries’ 23-vessel fleet is scheduled to be retired by
WSF Will Hold Public Meeting on Long Range Plan
Wednesday, January 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Washington State Ferries -- Please join Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton and the entire WSF executive team for a public meeting
Grandmothers and Abuelas Lead the Way in Aiding Asylum-seekers
-- from Lornet Turnbull of Yes! magazine -- Every morning, Bonita Amaro and her sister Yolanda Sanchez arrive at the Greyhound bus station in Sacramento to greet asylum-seekers passing through on their way to sponsors’
