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County Auditor Reports on 3rd Quarter Finances
-- by F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- How Are We Doing? A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “County Budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “Reserves,” while simultaneously shuffling money from
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Your Care after House Fire
-- from Josie and Wally Barrow -- We cannot believe how fortunate we are to live in such a caring community!! We want to thank you…so many, who have given clothing, food and other things
Guest Opinion: The Dire Consequences of TPP: What You Need to Know
-- by David Turnoy, reprinted Nov. 24 upon request -- What do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? After years of negotiations, its text was finally released last week, and it is truly the
Presidential Medal of Freedom Goes to Two Washingtonians
-- from Washington State Legislature -- The considerable accomplishments of two iconic Washingtonians will be recognized with America’s single highest civilian honor this week at the White House when President Obama will present the Presidential Medal of
Guest Editorial: New Shoreline Aquaculture Laws Could Impact Homeowners, Tourists
-- by Lovel Pratt -- The SJC Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with hearings beginning on November 30th. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in
Orcas Fire and Rescue Responds to Another House Fire
-- from Marla Johns, OIFR Public Information Officer , Updated Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. -- At approximately 3 p.m. today, November 22, 2015, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a
Editorial: Cram for the Changes in Shoreline Master Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- As your Community-Journalist-in-Chief, I have an apology to make for the scarce coverage Orcas Issues has given to the County's Shoreline Master Plan update. I confess it hasn't been a
School Board Meet to Introduce New Student-Families Program
Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the School Library -- from the Orcas Island School District -- The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island School District will hold a special monthly board meeting
Orcas Fire and Rescue Responds to House Fire
-- from Marla Johns, OIFR Public Information Officer -- Check your smoke alarms -- though fire burned this house, the family escaped safely At approximately 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2015, Orcas
Guest Column: Congressman Rick Larsen Hears TPP Questions
--by David Turnoy-- Orcas and Lopez citizens meet with Congressman Larsen at meeting last year On Sunday, Nov. 15, Congressman Rick Larsen visited San Juan County to hear from and answer questions of
Sheriff’s Report: November 11 – 17, 2015
November 11, 2015 15-006638 Traffic Stop 07:38:41 11/11/15 On the morning of 11-11-2015, this Deputy initiated a traffic stop for speeding in the 8400 block of cattle Point. I issued the driver an infraction for
First Semi-annual San Juan Islands-Made Meeting
Monday, November 30th from 10-11:30am by videoconference -- from Victoria Comption for the San Juan County EDC -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) welcomes members of the San Juan Islands Made initiative
Residential Building Applications to get “Lean”
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Sam Gibboneywill move from Director of Community Development to Deputy Director of County Public Works in 2016 As Community Development Director Sam Gibboney prepares to move
Dec. 8 Last Public Hearing of Eastsound Subarea Plan Update
Tuesday, December 8, beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall Notice of a Public Hearing (Editor's note: this notice is required to be published on Nov. 25, when the documents referred to in
Electronic Attack Squadron Returns from Middle East Combat
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, Whidbey Naval Air Station -- Sailors from Electronic Attack Squadron 137 (VAQ-137) “Rooks” return home this weekend after successfully completing a nine-month combat deployment aboard the USS Theodore
Guest Editorial: Gov. Inslee’s Response to Refugees FROM War and Terror
-- from Washington State Governor Jay Inslee in the New York Times -- For the last week, a growing number of governors, representatives, senators and presidential candidates have demanded that America slam shut our borders
