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Guest Opinion: “Orcas Island Health Care District” Commission Holds First Meeting
-- by Leif -- On Tuesday afternoon [May 8], our brand new “Health Care District” commission held its first formal meeting. It began with with some foundational work as all good structures do. The assembled
First PHD Meeting Tuesday Afternoon
Tuesday, May 8, 2:30 – 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller, Hospital Commissioner -- San Juan Public Hospital District #3 have scheduled their first meeting for Tuesday, May 8, at 2:30 p.m. in the
Public Hearings at County Council on Orcas May 8
Tuesday, May 8, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station --from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- Previous County Council meeting on Orcas, March 2017, from left, Bill Watson, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens The
Guest Opinion: A Concrete Sidewalk to Nowhere?
--by Michael Riordan-- A storm of protest has arisen in reaction to County plans for an urban-style concrete sidewalk along the east side of Haven Road in Eastsound, adversely impacting the rural character of the
EPRC and Odd Fellows Go Toe-to-Toe on Haven Road
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="59669"] "It's a tough trade-off." Dan Vekved, Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) outgoing member. "The proposal is to provide a sidewalk for safe passage of pedestrians in response to
Step Up to Fill a County Board Vacancy
-- 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
Sheriff’s Report | Thursday, April 25 – Tuesday, May 1, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, April 25, 2018 18-002671 Burglary - Residential 16:18:54 04/25/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a possible residential burglary that was later to found out to be
Submit County Comprehensive Plan Ideas Before May 18 Public Hearing
-- from the San Juan County Council -- The San Juan County Council will hold a special meeting and joint public hearing with the Planning Commission for the purpose of receiving testimony on proposed amendments
Washington State, Norway Compare Notes on Electric Ferries
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The rumble of the engine room is a familiar sound aboard a Washington state ferry, but that sound — and the carbon emissions that go with it — may soon become a thing
Election 2018 Candidate Filings to Open
Candidate Filing Week – May 14 through May 18 -- from San Juan County Communications -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open
DSHS Mobile CSO Coming to Orcas
Tuesday - Wednesday, May 15 -16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Christina Edmondson for Department of Social and Health Services -- Division of Child Support (DCS) will be on Orcas Island to
Hospital District Commissioners to be Sworn in Sunday
Sunday, May 6, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller -- The commissioners for San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 will be sworn into office on Sunday May 6 at 5 p.m. at
Letter to Editor | PHD Commissioners Express Gratitude, and Promise Transparency
-- from Diane Boteler, Richard Frailick, Pegi Groundwater, Art Lange, and Patty Miller -- To all the members of our community, As your newly elected Public Hospital District (PHD) commissioners we would like to thank
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday
-- from Colin Maycock, San Juan County Planner-- EASTSOUND PLANNING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA May 3, 2018 Fire Department Meeting Room 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda
Children’s House Seeks Candidates for Honorary Mayor’s Race
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race kicks off officially Saturday, May 26, and there is still space available for two lucky candidates. Does your pet have the
Carolyn Jewett Announces Candidacy for District Court Judge
-- from Carolyn Jewett -- Carolyn Jewett has announced that she will run for election to be the next District Court Judge. The incumbent judge, Judge Stewart Andrew, is not running for re-election. Since 2015,
