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Learn and Share about Books and Beyond
The Orcas Island Public Library Expansion Project -- by the Library Board of Trustees -- Orcas Islanders love their beautiful public Library as a center of equal access to information for all learners and a
Council to Tour Patos and Stuart Islands
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council will be participating in a National Monument tour of Patos Island and Stuart Island on Tuesday, Augist 11, 2015 from 9 a.m.
Eastsound Planners Meet Prior to County Discussion
Sub-area Plan Zoning, Lighting in Eastsound, and Public Works Dominate Summer EPRC Meetings -- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public, elected officials, county staff and the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) have been
Breaking News: Council Awards Public Facilities Funds
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m. -- Following the San Juan County Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) Evaluation Team recommendations to the County Council on July 14, 2015, the County
EPRC Posts Thursday Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 6, 2015, 3 – 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 6, 2015 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or
Democracy Futures: Reasons for Hope
-- An ongoing column by Lori Benjamin -- On the inter-island this week, I ran into Justin, of Skyline Tree Service. Soil water content, he says, is the lowest he’s ever seen. “If you’re planting
Editorial: Make Your Support of ORS / The Exchange Known
Persuade Council to Add Funding for Site Road --Update, Monday, Aug. 3: The County Council meets on this matter on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 9:15 a.m. at 350 Court St #1, in Friday Harbor, directly
Here’s What’s Coming at County Fair Ag Corner
Strawberry Fields For Heifer, aka Berries & Dairies at the Ag Corner -- from Ashley King -- The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) will feature San Juan County Berries & Dairies! Find us between
Letter to the Editor: Absentee Owners and Managers Hurt Island Rentals
-- from Karen Key Speck -- Recently I responded to a local island resident who complimented me and my company for regulating my vacation rentals in a manner as to be the least intrusive to
Doe Bay Fest To Bring Crowds to Anacortes / Orcas Island Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Next week, from August 6 to 10, the annual Doe Bay Fest will bring throngs of music lovers to Orcas Island. We expect heavy traffic traveling between Anacortes and
Reservation Survey Results Are In: We’re Iffy
-- from Anne Haley, Chairman Washington State Transportation Commission -- The results of the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) 2015 survey on WSF’s Reservation System are now available. You can see the results by clicking
Sheriff’s Report: July 23 – 28, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- July 23, 2015 15-004165 Found Property 12:38:05 07/23/15: An Eastsound woman called to report property she found on the sidewalk. 15-004168 Agency Assistance 16:10:43 07/23/15: Deputy on San Juan Island responded
Larsen Votes For Critical Transportation Funding
Calls Out Congress For Failing On Export-Import Bank -- from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today voted to make
Whidbey Search and Rescue Finds Missing Boy
-- from Mike Welding of NAS Whidbey Island -- Thurston County Sheriff’s Office contacted Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island’s Search and Rescue (SAR) early Saturday morning, July 25, to help locate a missing 14-year-old
Bernie Sanders Gathering this Wednesday
Wednesday, July 29 at 6 pm. in Friday Harbor -- from Sharon Abreu -- There will be a gathering in support of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign in Friday Harbor this Wednesday, July 29. You can
Orcas Issues Presents: “Democracy Futures” with Lori Benjamin
Climate Resilience for All of Us When I think about climate change, earthquakes, and the end of civilization as we know it, I find myself pining over the small but significant comforts I’ll miss: Floss.
