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It’s Official: School Bond Fails by Three Votes
-- by Lin McNulty -- The votes are all in, they are tallied, and the results from the Feb. 14 election in San Juan County are certified. A turnout of 2,215 voters (51.98 percent of
Ferry Update: Friday sailings served by the Kitsap
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF)-- UPDATE: 9 pm: On Friday, February 24, the Kitsap temporarily joins the [Anacortes-San Juans] route as the #2 vessel while the Chelan undergoes engine repairs. Vessel capacity remains the
Inslee Signs Executive Order Protecting Rights, Services for Washingtonian Immigrants
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Inslee with legislators during the media availability for executive order 17–01, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to tolerance, diversity, and inclusiveness in Olympia, Wash., Feb. 23, 2017. (Official Governor’s
Draft Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The county has received draft digital flood map layers from FEMA that include base flood elevations. The County has begun to use the base flood elevation information in
Auditor Gives Update on Orcas School District Bond Measure
-- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- I’ve been asked why the San Juan County Elections Office is waiting to count 15 ballots in the Orcas School District Election. At this point, the measure is
Fire Commission Addresses, Tables Hot Topic
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire Commissioners met at Eastsound Fire Station on Tuesday evening in a regularly-scheduled session. Two topics were included under Old Business: (1) Public comment guidelines during Commission meetings and
County Auditor Provides Quarterly Review of County Finances
-- from County Auditor Milene Henley -- I am a worrier. It’s not a fun job, but somebody has to do it. It’s the worriers of the world (WOW) who make sure the heat is
Education Funding Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate
-- from Tara Lee, Governor's Office -- Following passage in the state House of HB 1843: "Fulfilling the state's paramount duty for all children through equitable and responsible investments in the state's basic education program
Under New Bill, Veterans Could Use Post-9/11 Benefits to Cover Higher-Ed Application Fees
-- from Erin Schneider, Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Republican Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) are working to reduce the financial burden on veterans seeking higher education by making application fees eligible under
San Juan County Bond Rating Upgraded
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Treasurer Rhonda Pederson was notified last week of an upgrade in the County’s bond rating, from Aa3 to Aa2. The upgrade followed an announcement in
Whidbey Airplane Noise Case Remanded Back to Trial Court
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Washington Court of Appeals, Division One, in a ruling on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 reversed a lower court ruling in Jonathan Deegan and Alice O'Grady v. Windermere, et. al and
Orcas Women’s Coalition Sets Initiatives for Action
-- from Paula Treneer -- The Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), formerly known as the CWOO, met on Sunday, February 19, continuing discussions and setting initiatives for the group to address specific issues that affect individuals,
Islanders Get “First Dibs” on County Camps
-- from San Juan County Parks and Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round. Choose from: San Juan County
Stewardship Network Accepting Good Steward Award Nominations
-- from Amy M. Nesler -- The "Finnie" is awarded in honor of environmental stewardship. Nominate your candidates by March 1. Look out Oscar, the Finnie is coming! Its award season here in
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Nears Finish
-- from John Van Lund -- Crews continue final removal of fill from the temporary bridge, while drivers get accustomed to the two-way traffic across the bridge. The yellow shaded area in the rendering above
County’s Town Hall Talks Revenues and Challenges
-- by Margie Doyle -- County officials met with about 20 Orcas Islanders at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 to give a repeat "Taking Care of Business" presentation prepared for county employees
