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Odlin County Park Celebrates 90th Year with Free Camping
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- Join San Juan County Parks for a night of free camping on September 24 and commemorate the 90th anniversary of Odlin County Park. An Act of Congress granted the land to the
LWV SJs to Host Meeting on Moderating
Monday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library -- by Clare Kelm for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters
Guest Opinion: Include School Music Programs’ Success in Phase III Bond
-- by Jim Shaffer-Bauck -- It's time to complete the second half of the school music building program. I vividly recall the valiant first effort of a string performance at a MAG concert years ago,
Eastsound Planning Committee Tackles Mountains and Molehills
September 15,from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Colin Maycock for the EPRC -- The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), a county advisory body includes: Public Comment
Fire Commission Schedules Meet to Fill Board Vacancy
Monday, September 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Schuh -- The process of vetting candidates for the open commissioner’s position has taken longer than expected. Therefore the next Board of
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Continues
-- from John Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- CenturyLink completed its transfer of cable utilities to the temporary bridge. Project construction crews will now begin setting up traffic signals, directing traffic to the temporary bridge, and
Harry Patton-Fly Navy, an Aviator’s Experiences
Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Clark McAbee, Director, Orcas Historical Museums -- Ensign Harry Patton with his World War II Hellcat fighter At the
Sheriff’s Report | August 31 – September 6, 2016
August 31, 2016 16-006527 Welfare Check 01:45:18 08/31/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a Welfare Check in the Friday Harbor area. The subject was contacted and taken to Peace Island Hospital for treatment. 16-006530 Accident-Injury,
County Land Bank Announces Sept. 16 Hearing to Deliberate on Parks, Trails and Natural Areas
Sept. 15 deadline for Public Comments -- from the San Juan County Land Bank-- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation
Letter to the Editor: Back to School Clothing Drive
-- from Ellen Edwardson and Larry Coddington -- I am collecting children's clothing for the Swap Meet, Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Grange. The clothing will be available for free, to children who have not
WSF’s Yakima Now Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE 5 p.m.: Following necessary repairs to the Yakima, the San Juan Island routes return to regular service. The Yakima will sail the Anacortes 4:45 pm to Friday Harbor.
Sun Comes Out to Kickoff Back to School Event
--by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=46488] The 2016-17 school year is off to an auspicious start, as evidenced at the Tuesday, Sept. 6 kickoff in the school courtyard in front of the Old Gym (maybe
“Boards in Gear” Workshops on Lopez and San Juan
Lopez: Thursday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lopez Center. San Juan: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor Advance registration required -- from Victoria Compton,
EWUA Seeks Recommendations from its Membership
-- from Fred Klein -- Republished Sept. 5 upon request It’s not hard to find stories in the media describing how drinking water is becoming increasingly precious and strategically important in many parts of the globe…
Special School Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 10:15 a.m. at School District Offices The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors announced a Special Meeting to approve the Consent Agenda. Included on the Consent Agenda are approval of
Ferry Alert: Klahowya Repaired, Interisland Sailings Resume
-- from Washington State Ferries -- 9 a.m. update The Klahowya is back in service and inter-island travel will resume. There will be a late 8:30am departure out of Friday Harbor. Earlier: The Klahowya vessel
