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County Council at Work: Meetings on Monday and Tuesday
-- by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council will meet Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 8 and 9 in Friday Harbor this week at the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, in Friday
Sheriff’s Report | July 27 – August 2, 2016
July 27, 2016 16-005291 Malicious Mischief 04:18:28 07/27/16 A deputy responded to report of vandalism that occurred in Friday Harbor. An investigation was completed and a report written. Settled by contact. 16-005292 Vehicle Prowl 07:11:02
Eastsound Water Users Annual Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA Manager -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) is hosting its annual membership meeting on Tuesday August 16th at 6:30 pm At the Eastsound Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Lane. This meeting
Doe Bay Fest Will Bring Extra Traffic, Extra Ferry This Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The annual Doe Bay Fest on Orcas Island will bring extra traffic to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Thursday, 8/4 through Sunday, 8/7. To help accommodate additional traffic, there
Letter to the Editor: What Do You Need in Your County Council?
-- by Bill Watson, Candidate for San Juan County Council, District 1-- Bill Watson, candidate for County Council from San Juan Island The August 2nd Primary is done and I'd like to thank
A-OK Brings Beads to the Library Fair
-- from BJ Arnold -- Beads are featured at the A-OK booth at the Library Fair on Aug. 13 Bead Bargains and Jewelry -- over 25 years of a bead collection is being
When Do I Get to Vote on Overturning Citizens United?
-- from David Turnoy -- Do you remember signing a petition last year for I-735, a measure that called for overturning Citizens United? Just to refresh your memory, Citizens United is the case in which the
Letter to Editor | Jarman Thanks Supporters
-- from Bob Jarman, S.J.C. Councilman Dist. 1 -- To the citizens of San Juan County: I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the August 2nd Primary for County Council putting me on
How San Juan County Voted in Statewide Primary
August 2, 2016 Primary Last updated on 08/03/2016 7:57 AM Number of Precincts 19 Number of Registered Voters 12,379 Total Ballots Counted 3,546 Estimated Ballots Left to Count Next Ballot Count On 08/03/2016 5:00 PM
Rep. Rick Larsen Wins WA-02 Primary
-- from Melissa Schwartz -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement tonight after winning the primary for Washington’s 2nd congressional district: “I want to thank the voters of the 2nd District for putting their
EPRC Agenda for Thursday Meeting
Thursday, August 4, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Greg Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 4, 2016 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan – 2016 Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks
Auditor Talks About the Primary Process
The eighth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. (View first article HERE.
Ferries’ Chief to Meet with San Juan County Residents
Tuesday, August 9, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith will travel to the San Juan Islands for three days beginning Tuesday, August
School Board Adopts 2016-17 Budget
-- by Margie Doyle, updated August 2 at 3:45 p.m. -- At the July 28 meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board, the main order of business was to approve and adopt the
Orcas Island Library to Place Levy Measure on November 8 Ballot
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- Construction is underway for the Orcas Island Library expansion. In response to community feedback and long-term evaluation, the Library has added more space, more technology and a larger collection. The
