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County Council Has Approved Chip Sealing
-- from Islanders Saving Dolphin Bay Road -- As you may have read by now, on Tuesday the Council voted to proceed with the recommendation by Public Works to chip seal Dolphin Bay Road, notwithstanding the
Sheriff’s Report: January 27 – February 1, 2016
January 27, 2016 16-000404 Traffic Stop 09:42:57 01/27/16 F On this date I did speed emphasis patrol in the area of Olga Road and Rosario. Stopped the vehicle for speeding and issued the driver a
Rock Island Working with T-Mobile to Accelerate Wireless Internet Services
T-Mobile to offer cellular service in San Juan County -- from OPALCO and Rock Island -- Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San
Help Low-Income Households with OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator, OPALCO -- Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill)
Guest Opinion: Local Perspective on Water Issues in Flint
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) -- It is hard to miss the distressing news of high lead concentrations found in the public water supply in Flint, Michigan. Unfortunately this will
Citizen Volunteers Needed: Land Bank, Anyone?
-- from Tanja Williamson -- The County Council is searching for a San Juan County citizen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. District Two position – partial four year
Ranker Notes Passing of Harriet Spanel
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [on Feb. 2, 2016] on the passing of former Sen. Harriet Spanel, his predecessor as senator representing the 40th Legislative District. “I am extremely saddened to hear
Eastsound Planning & Review Committee to Focus on Streetscapes
Thursday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) agenda for its regular monthly meeting calls for a discussion of the Streetscape Standards with
Our Representatives Report: Senate Hearing on Rising Drug Costs Hints at Worse Prices Ahead
Ranker bill would require pharmaceutical companies to make pricing transparent -- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- It’s been clear for some time that the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs is a major problem
Letter to Editor: Ranker Represents Us Well
-- from Paul Sheridan, Executive Director, Four Winds * Westward Ho Camp -- We are fortunate in the San Juan Islands to have Senator Kevin Ranker representing us in Olympia. I’ve known this for some time, but
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Votes to Support Iran Nuclear Treaty
Larsen: Derailing Iran Agreement Short-Sighted, Ineffective -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen-- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Feb. 2, 2016] voted against a [House of Representtives] bill that would undermine the U.S.
Orcas School to Hire Additional Principal, Director for ALE and Special Ed
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Jan. 28 regular monthly meeting, the Orcas Island School District Board voted unanimously to hire a Principal for the Alternative Learning Experience (ALE-OASIS); and Director for the Special
Our Representatives Report: Ranker Bill Would Give Epi-pen Protection
-- from Rick Manugian, Sen. Ranker's Office -- People at camps and other remote areas could gain access to epi-pens, under legislation heard [last] week by the Senate Health Care Committee. Epi-pens, or epinephrine autoinjectors,
Guest Opinion: We Are All Stakeholders of Dolphin Bay Road
-- by Ken Katz -- No one person owns our roads, libraries, schools and parks. These are for us to use now and preserve for future generations. We are all stakeholders of public assets in
Council Meeting Schedule This Week
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- SAN JUAN COUNCIL MONDAY MEETING Feb 1, 2016 - Monday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA Description: The SJC Council will be conducting a
Sheriff’s Report: January 20 – 26, 2016
January 20, 2016 16-000306 Found Property 08:33:10 01/20/16 A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a found bones report on 01/20/16. The origin of the bones is not yet known. The investigation continues. 16-000314 Court Order
