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Eastsound Planning to Dig Deep into Comp Plan
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is scheduled to devote half its time its Comprehensive Plan Recommendations. Approval
Larsen Calls on Congress to Save Lives, Prevent Gun Violence
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement urging Congress to take action on legislation to prevent gun violence: Thoughts and prayers can comfort, lend strength, and
Hearing Examiner Denies Propane Storage Permit
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Hearing Examiner has decided to deny the Conditional Use Permit requested by Inter-Island Propane to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center at the corner
Governor Responds to Transfer of 1M Atlantic Salmon
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz today responded to Cooke Aquaculture’s plan to transfer 1 million Atlantic salmon smolts from Rochester to an existing
County, Montessori Awarded HUD Block Grant
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County and the Orcas Montessori School are pleased to announce the award of a Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block grant in the amount of
Give Input on Comp Plan at Island Market Pop-up and School Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 3 all day at Island Market, workshop 6-8 p.m. at Orcas School CAFETERIA -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development will be hosting events to solicit public input
Ferry Alert: Schedule on Phone Application Incorrect
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/Ferries-- The WSDOT phone app is currently posting an incorrect sailing schedule. Please see the current/correct sailing schedule at: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/2017Fall.pdf This alert was sent on 10/1/2017 at 8:59AM to subscribers
“Judgment Day” As Decision on Propane Storage Nears
-- by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- Interisland Propane 30,000 gallon fuel storage tank in Friday Harbor On Monday, October 2, the San Juan County Hearing Examiner will make a final decision
Sheriff’s Report | September 20 – 27, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office - September 20, 2017 17-006707 Accident-HitRun 11:35:35 09/20/17 A Deputy was informed of hit and run on Orcas. A report was taken and there are no suspects at
Winner of San Juans Specialty License Design Announced
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are thrilled to announce the winner of the San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Contest: Nancy Spaulding!
State Officials Meet With USDOJ to Discuss Marijuana Policy
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- Officials from the offices of Gov. Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board and Department of Financial Institutions met today with federal
Guest Opinion: Eastsound Becomes Urban
-- by Sadie Bailey -- On Saturday morning, September 23, I was working outside at Lavender Hollow Apartments, where I live. I heard sounds of an excavator tearing up the forest, for several hours. The
Business Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
-- from Angie Freeman Shephard at WSU/San Juan Extension -- Farmers and ranchers! It’s time to sharpen your pencil and write that business plan to market your harvest! Washington State University San Juan County Extension
State Attorney General Files Suit over Opioid Deaths
-- from the Seattle Times by Nina Shapiro and Vernal Coleman Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes on Thursday filed separate lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, including OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, accusing
Governors Inslee, Brown Jointly Call for Proposals to Operate Public Safety Broadband Network
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- The states of Washington and Oregon will jointly issue a request for proposals (RFP) to operate a high-speed, wireless broadband data network dedicated to public safety. The network
Fall Sailing Schedule Takes Effect October 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Starting Sunday, October 1, the fall sailing schedule goes into effect. Drivers and passengers should note the San Juan Islands will be served by four vessels with one daily
