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The People Are Heard: Immigration Initiative Public Comment
-- by Margie Doyle -- County citizens demonstrate their support for the Immigration Initiative at County Council chambers on Tuesday, Aug. 15 On Tuesday, Aug. 15, some three dozen islanders, organized by the
Agenda for Fire Commission Meeting Set
Monday, August 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Board of Fire Commissioners -- The regular meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Commissioners has set their next meeting at 5:30
Inslee: It’s Time to Pass the Capital Budget
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- While legislators successfully approved new operating and transportation budgets during their recent session, schools, cities and counties across the state of Washington are feeling the consequences of legislators’ failure
Ferry Alert: Elwha Repaired, All Better Now
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 5:30 p.m., August 16, 2017 Repairs are completed and the Elwha returns to service with the Anacortes 4:45 p.m. sailing to Friday Harbor. This restores the regular schedule to the Anacortes/San Juan
Council Unanimously Approves Immigration Initiative
-- by Margie Doyle -- Supporters of the Immigration Initiative come to Friday Harbor to address the County Council After elaborate testimony by County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord, heartfelt and pointed comments from 22
County Now Considering Lodging Tax Grant Proposals
-- from Sue Kollett, San Juan County Council Assistant-- The 2018 Lodging Tax Facilities/Promotional Grant Program was opened earlier this month with a Request for Proposals (RFP). The deadline for submitting proposals is for 2018
Library Fair Chalks Up Another Outstanding Event
-- by Olivia Smith -- [metaslider id=54486] On Saturday, August 12, the Friends of the Orcas Island Library hosted the annual library fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Though the day began as overcast
State Seeks Comment on Outdoor Recreation Plan
-- from Washington Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board wants to know what you think the priorities should be for outdoor recreation. The board has a draft statewide
Public Facilities Funds Awarded Throughout County
Orcas Island public facilities for improving trails, repairing the Skate Park, installing parking at Deer Harbor and establishing a visitor experience at Orcas Landing, won significant funding from the county's sales and use tax awards
Sheriff’s Report | August 2 – 8, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 2, 2017 17-005034 Theft 08:06:08 08/02/17 A deputy investigated a report of theft of services. Unknown person/s placed garbage in a business dumpster in Friday Harbor.
Guest Opinion: What Does State Budget Mean for Orcas Schools?
-- from Orcas Island School District Business Office -- You have probably heard statements coming out of Olympia saying that the WA State Legislature has created a budget that addresses the State Supreme Court’s mandate
Change Your Life with a New, High-wage Career!
Deadline Aug. 21, 2017 -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will provide FREE training in Construction Tech at the Northwest Career &
Traveler’s Advisory: Mount Baker Road Reconstruction Project
Monday, August 14 - Thursday, August 17 -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Mount Baker Road Reconstruction project will begin Monday, August 14 through Thursday, August 17. Expect long delays during daytime working
Guest Opinion | Women Under-represented on Planning Commission
-- from The SJI Women's Group -- To the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our county’s population is female.
2036 Comprehensive Plan Update Documents Available for Review
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The preliminary drafts of the Housing Needs Assessment and the Capital Facilities and Utilities Inventories for the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update have been released for preliminary review. These
Doe Bay Fest Brings Extra Sailings to Orcas
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The annual Doe Bay Fest on Orcas Island will bring extra traffic to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13. To help accommodate additional
