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Notice of Vacancy: San Juan County Clerk
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Council hereby provides this Notice of Vacancy in the elected office of County Clerk. The office of County Clerk was vacated on March 12,
San Juan County Homeless Count Declines
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The 2018 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 120 people who have no stable place to live, a decrease from the 2017 count of 154.The
Letter to the Editor: Support for Art Lange
-- from Stu and Patsy Stephens -- We enthusiastically support the candidacy of Art Lange for Commissioner in the 3rd District in the proposed Public Hospital District election on April 24, 2018. The importance of
Auditor Seeks Opposition Writers for PHD Measure
-- from San Juan County Communications -- According to state law, every district that places a measure on the ballot is responsible for appointing committees to write voters’ guide arguments both for and against the
High School Plans Commemorative Walkout
Henry Moe, Student Body Officer for Orcas High School announced that it will observe the Parkland, Florida school shooting and resultant activism with a walkout on Wednesday, March 14 at 10 a.m. "The walkout will
Sheriff’s Report | February 28 – March 6, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- February 28, 2018 18-001364 Sick or Injured Animal 09:40:40 02/28/18 A deputy responded to a walk in report of a Friday Harbor resident wishing to speak to
Sigh…Daylight Savings Time Begins Very Early on Sunday Morning
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morning, March 11, at 2:00 am. The full sailing day of Saturday, March 10, starts and ends on Pacific standard time. Terminals and vessels will turn their
Council Schedules Public Hearing on Vacation Rental Code Amendment
Tuesday, March 13, 9:15 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council has scheduled a hearing on potential amendments to the San Juan County vacation rental regulations. The public
School Board Sets Conservative Enrollment Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island School District set a conservative enrollment number of 730 students for the 2018-19 school year at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 1. The full board
Guest Column: Choosing
-- by Joe Symons -- The Comprehensive Plan is the roadmap for the future of this set of islands we call home. Many may reasonably and appropriately imagine that the vision crafted by fellow residents
Come to the School Garden for Seed Swap
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- Everyone is welcome to gather in the public school garden on Saturday, March 10 for a community seed swap.
Guest Column: Bills to Protect from Oil Spills and Farmed Fish Spills
-- by Stephanie Buffum, Friends of the San Juans, Executive Director -- The passage of SB 6269 marks another critical step forward to increase Washington state oil transportation safety. Similarly, the phase out Atlantic salmon
Ranker: Busy, Productive Legislative Session
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40, Orcas Island) -- With Democrats controlling both the Senate and House for the first time in five years, the Legislature finished on time and passed a budget plan that
Senate Passes Orca Whale Protection Act, Oil Transportation Safety Act
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- The Senate on Saturday passed significant legislation to protect Washington state’s orcas and the marine waters they call home. The two measures are part of the Salish
Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate, Goes to State House
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- [On Wednesday, March 7] Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 6614 to reduce property taxes by nearly $400 million. The state’s revenues are healthy, and middle class families deserve a
OIFR Responds to Fire at Eastsound Business
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- At 1:44 p.m., crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire at 109 North Beach Road. First crews
