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Planning Commission Calls Special Meeting
Friday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Lynda Guernsey -- The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, August 26, 2016 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor
No Quorum; Fire Commissioners Reschedule Meeting
Monday, August 22, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- The Regular Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) Meeting for Monday, August 15, 2016 has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum
Inslee Statement on DEA’s Marijuana Decision
-- from Tara Lee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today on the Drug Enforcement Agency’s decision today not to reschedule marijuana in its listing of illegal substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Kamin Offers Studies on Eastsound Parking to EPRC
-- by Margie Doyle -- That parking is “the” Eastsound issue was demonstrated by the fact that the bulk of the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on August 4 was taken up in
Orcas Recycling and Library Awarded Public Facilities Grants
--by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council approved awards of $150,000 to the Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and of $60,000 to the Orcas Island Public Library yesterday, Aug. 9. The awards are funded
Inslee Announces Appointment of Roger Millar as DOT Secretary
-- from Tara Lee -- Roger Millar, secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Roger Millar as secretary of the Washington State
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Thursday, August 10, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee DEER HARBOR FIRE STATION #24 PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AUGUST 10, 2016 1:30 PM TO
Editorial: Join the Movement to Keep Ferry Food Local!
Olympic Cascade Food Services of Silverdale, on the Kitsap Peninsula, has provided food on multiple ferry routes -- by Margie Doyle, reprinted upon request from July 17 -- A petition by Susan Meyers
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
