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EPRC Gets Current on Current Projects
-- by Lin McNulty -- It was an opportunity for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), in their two-hour meeting on Thursday, June 2, to be brought up to date on the current stages of
A Mediterranean Meal in the School Cafeteria
Chef Raymond baking Pide. -- by Ashley Randall -- Last Wednesday in the public school’s cafeteria, over 300 plates went from full to empty throughout the lunch hour. Rosario Resort’s Executive Chef Raymond
Westbound Ferry Status: No Reservation Space Left Today
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7 p.m.: For Friday, June 3, westbound vehicle reservations are unavailable for the remainder of the day. Limited drive-up space for the Anacortes 8:25 pm to Lopez and Friday
NAS Whidbey to Also Publish Practice Schedule for Ault Field
New schedule will cover Aircraft carrier based practice flights only, not all Ault operations -- from Kimberly Johnston, Rep. Larsen's office -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [Thursday, May 26, 2016] applauded Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s
Our Representatives Report: Ranker Explains Supermajority Rejection
Ranker: State tax reform Needed, but this measure is "inequitable" Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement [on May 27] after the Washington State Supreme Court voided in its entirety Initiative 1366 which
How to Increase Your Sales: Workshop by Economic Development Council
Tuesday, June 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Victoria Compton -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for their upcoming FREE workshop,Sales Processes for Profitability on Tuesday, June 7 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on
Sheriff’s Report | May 18 – 24, 2016
May 18, 2016 16-003008 Traffic Stop 07:01:17 05/18/16 This deputy stopped a vehicle in the area of Marguerite Place and within the Town of Friday Harbor; the driver was not wearing her safety belt. Driver
Inslee Statement on Salmon Fisheries Agreement
-- from Tara Lee, Gov. Inslee's Office -- The State Department of Fish & Wildlife and tribal leaders announced [Thursday, May 26, 2016] they’ve reached an agreement on a Puget Sound salmon fishery plan to
For Sunday, Only 10:05 p.m. Sailing from Friday Harbor Has Availability
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: May 29, 2:34 p.m. For Sunday, May 29, vehicle reservations are only available for the 10:05 pm sailing from Friday Harbor.* Limited drive-up space will be loaded on a
5th-grade Parents Bring Concerns to School Board
--by Margie Doyle-- Concerned parents of fifth grade students addressed the school board and administrators at the board meeting on May 26, following the announcement that 5th grade teacher Bob Ingram was on academic leave.
Guest Opinion: Common Sense Alliance v. San Juan County over Critical Areas Law
-- from Ed Kilduff for the Common Sense Alliance -- Can San Juan County Turn Your Land Into a Waste Treatment Facility Without Compensation? On May 10, 2016, the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) submitted a
How Are We Doing? Auditor’s Quarterly Review
-- from F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- If you’ve ever wanted to be a plumber, now’s the time. Judging from the number of radio ads I’ve heard recently for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other
Westbound Ferries All Full Up for Today
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Friday, May 27, vehicle reservations from Anacortes to: Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and Friday Harbor are full for the remainder of the day.* If you have a reservation, it
Special Fire Commission Meeting Tomorrow
Friday, May 27, 2:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, District Secretary -- Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date: May
San Juan County Parks’ Drone Policy in Effect
-- from San Juan Communications -- San Juan County has adopted an Unmanned Aircraft System (“drone”) policy for County parks and the fairgrounds. Beginning on February 2, 2016, the launching, landing, or operating of unmanned
Here They Come: Busy Ferry Weekend Ahead
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF expects a record number of ferry travelers this weekend, so please plan ahead if you are visiting the San Juan Islands. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for tall
