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Orcas Design Meeting on Mt. Constitution Summit Plans Disappoints
-- by Margie Doyle -- Design concept for interpretive center on existing concrete slab. (Restrooms will face the left side of the drawing.) At a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Orcas
Letter to Editor | Watson Represents All
-- from David Turnoy -- You may have heard recently that the county employees of San Juan County are supporting Rick Hughes and Bill Watson in the two races for council seats. A really telling source
Letter to Editor | Jarman Proves His Value
-- from Steve Hudson -- This letter is to encourage that you vote for Bob Jarman for county council. He now has four years on the job and has proved his value time and again. He came
State, Federal Leaders Announce Major Initiatives for Puget Sound Recovery
-- from Office of the Governor -- Today officials from the Obama administration and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and U.S. Reps. Denny Heck, Derek Kilmer and Rick Larsen
Ballots Are On the Way
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Ballots for the 2017 General Election, which includes the Presidential election, are on their way. Ballots are being mailed on Tuesday, October 18. Most ballots should be in
2017 Preliminary San Juan County Budget Published
-- from San Juan County News -- The 2017 Preliminary Budget for San Juan County has been published. The theme of the 2017 Budget Message is “Building for the Future.” With the effects of the
Letter to Editor | Bill Watson a Man of His Word
-- from April Phelps Ford -- I began visiting the San Juans in the 1990s, having heard of their uniqueness from family members who lived and worked here starting a century ago. Buying a home
Hughes Reports on Lodging Tax Allocations to EPRC
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) on Oct. 15, County Councilman Rick Hughes elaborated on the Lodging Tax Allocations (LTAC) made by the County
Council Candidate Michael Durland Outlines His Vision
-- from Michael Durland for Council Position #2 -- Michael Durland, candidate for County Council for Orcas Position #2 Mine is a true grassroots campaign. I am not soliciting campaign donations. You will see
Sheriff’s Report | October 5 – 11, 2016
October 5, 2016 16-007616 Animal at Large 10:04:22 10/05/16 A Lopez Island man reported a dog running at large in the area of Mud Bay and Mackaye Harbor Rd. The dog returned home on its
Review Your Medicare Options for 2017
Saturday, October 22 at 11 a.m., Orcas Public Library Wednesday, October 26 at 11:45 a.m., Senior Center -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Medicare is not easy to understand. Every year Medicare premiums and copays change. The insurance
Oil Spill in BC Waters “Tribe’s Worst Nightmare”
Tribal harvest, economy threatened -- from Mark Hume for The Globe and Mail -- Members of the Heiltsuk Nation are hoping cleanup crews can protect clam beaches and salmon streams after a tug pushing a
Letter to Editor | Watson Has Necessary Skills
-- from Jim Slocomb -- I would like to voice my support for Bill Watson for County Council. I believe that he has the management skills necessary to improve the fundamental working relationship between the Council and
Letter to Editor | Many Reasons to Vote Jarman for Council
-- from Susan Kollet -- Bob Jarman has my vote. Bob has worked hard, along with incumbents Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens, to move to completion several critical projects. They have worked cooperatively to represent
Still Time To Prepare For Stormy Weather Ahead
-- from Dave Halloran for the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The National Weather Service has updated their forecast with the latest information available. They are forecasting with higher certainty that storm
Eagle Forum to Hold Initiative Information Meeting
Thursday October 20, 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- The Eagle Forum of SJC will be hosting an Initiative Information meeting on Thursday, October 20th at 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire
