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County Opens Applications for Public Facilities Funds
June 15 application deadline -- from San Juan County Manager -- San Juan County is accepting applications for the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program grants for funding, available in mid July 2016. Completed applications must
Wildlife Fire Prevention and Response Funds Sought
Inslee, Goldmark urge Congress to address wildfire funding -- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark sent a letter [on May 19,
Sheriffs Report | May 11 – 17, 2016
May 11, 2016 16-002825 Traffic Stop 07:18:58 05/11/16 A deputy stopped a vehicle in the 90 block of Second Street for failing to wear his safety belt. Driver was given a Traffic Infraction. 16-002830 Traffic
Guest Opinion: A Better Place for Dogs and Their People
-- by Jeff Hanson -- When my wife Deb and I first arrived on Orcas to operate Pawki’s for Pets, one of our family members was a black lab, who we found a few years
Library Board Decides on Expansion Contractor
-- by Margie Doyle -- Sketch of Library from Rose Street, looking south with expansion to the north and west of current building The Orcas Island Public LIbrary Board of Trustees approved a
Rep. Rick Larsen Files for Re-Election
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Orcas and Lopez citizens meet with Congressman Larsen at meeting in 2014 Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) this week filed paperwork with the Washington Secretary
EWUA Business Owners Meet to Discuss Water Use and Rate Hikes
-- by Margie Doyle, updated at 7 p.m. -- Business owners who are members of the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) attended the EWUA board meeting on Tuesday night, May 17 to protest the increase
Larsen Votes Against Defense Policy Bill
"This bill makes the wrong choices" -- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, the country’s
Superintendent Eric Webb to Speak to Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, May 20 at 7 a.m. a The Skillet -- from Chris White for the Orcas Lions -- Notice to all Sunrise Volunteers and community members: Mr. Eric Webb, Orcas Island School District Superintendent, will
Kindergarten Bus and School Preview
Tuesday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon --from the Orcas Community Resource Center -- Kindergarten teachers help students board the school bus All Kindergarten-bound children will have the opportunity to ride to
Fire Commissioners Vote to Continue Chief Search, Maybe Till End of Year
-- by Lin McNulty -- In a surprise, perhaps hesitant, move the Board of Fire Commissioners at their meeting on Monday passed a motion to continue the search for a new Fire Chief for another month.
Hughes Makes It Official
Rick Hughes files for re-election to the County Council position which he has held since Nov. 2012 Rick Hughes officially filed to run for San Juan County Council District #2 at around 8:50
Ferry Advisory Committee to Hold Forum
Monday May 23, 4 - 6 p.m., Council Meeting Room -- from Jim Corenman -- The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a public forum on Monday May 23, 4-6pm in the County
Library Board to Discuss Bids for Expansion
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library Board will hold a special meeting to discuss its current building project, including bids from contractors and related topics. The
Council and Planning Commission to Hold Comprehensive Plan Hearing
Friday, May 20, at 9 a.m. at San Juan Fire Station in Friday Harbor -- from Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk -- The County Council and Planning Commission will hold a special meeting for a Workshop/Public
Sheriff’s Report | May 4 – 10, 2016
May 4, 2016 16-002618 Vicious Animal 10:36:54 05/04/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of dogs at large in Friday Harbor. The owner of the dogs was issued a dog at large warning letter.
