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Special School Meeting to Review 2016-17 Budget and Staffing
Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the School Library There will be a Special School Board Meeting this Thursday to review the 2016-17 budget for the General Fund and to approve a Consent Agenda
Council to Attend Ferry Advisory Meeting on Lopez
Wednesday, June 8, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Lopez Library -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- The Council will be attending a regular meeting of the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held
Navy to Participate in “Cascadia Rising” Earthquake Exercise
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- Navy Region Northwest installations will be participating in a four day multi-state exercise beginning Tuesday. Cascadia Rising is an emergency preparedness exercise that encompasses all aspects of
Larsen ‘Legislator of the Year’ for Leadership in School Safety
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, was...named “Legislator of the Year” by the Security Industries Association for his leadership in advancing legislation to encourage school safety. "I appreciate the Security Industry Association's
Sheriff’s Report | May 25 – 31, 2016
May 25, 2016 16-003198 Traffic Stop 12:46:08 05/25/16 A Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor and the driver was issued an infraction for seat belt fail to wear. 16-003201 Theft 15:34:08 05/25/16 San
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
