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Islanders’ Opposition to Trans-Mountain Pipeline Voiced
-- from Shaun Hubbard for SJ Islanders for Safe Shipping -- 16 months after applying and being accepted to comment, and after many delays and extensions on Canada’s part, San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping
The Current State of Island Agriculture: Greenhouse Regulations Proposed
Orcas -Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall Lopez - Thursday, August 27 at 4 p.m. at Lopez Library -- from Peggy Bill, County Agriculture Resources Committee Coordinator -- San Juan County
No Discovery Pass Needed Next Tuesday
Tuesday, August 25 Free day at Moran State Park -- from the Friends of Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks offers several free days when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a
Planning Commission Continues Deliberations on Sub-area Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- The County Planning Commission will continue its deliberations on the Eastsound Subarea Plan update next Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The commissioners, from Lopez and San Juan
Sheriff’s Report: August 12, – August 18, 2015
August 12, 2015 15-004782 Vehicle Prowl 10:32:40 08/12/15 Scott T A Deputy received a report of a car prowl and theft at the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal on 08/12/15. The reporting person stated an unidentified person
OPAL Offers First Look at Rental Housing Schematic Design at Saturday Market
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- The community can view a draft version of the site plan for OPAL Community Land Trust’s proposed rental housing in Eastsound at this week’s Saturday Market. Architect Jess
Prelude to Planning Commission: EPRC Articulates Vision
Planning Commission meets Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Eastsound -- by Margie Doyle, updated, correction August 16 "Does it represent the character of the community?" Eastsound Subarea,
Do You Know a Veteran Nearby?
-- Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- -- from Congressman Rick Larsen -- Next week I will be holding roundtable discussions with veterans across Northwest Washington. I welcome all veterans
School’s Ready for a New Year
Bond Project completed on-time and on-budget --by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=38618] It's only 10 more days until the Orcas Island School District formally "unveils" it's $11.9M Bond renovation project, and it's full steam ahead,
OPALCO Announces New Member Survey
-- Help Leadership Set Rates and Funding Priorities -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- As OPALCO leadership prepare for the 2016 budget and rate discussions, members are encouraged to give their feedback on rates
Current Board Vacancies Need Filling
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Sheriff’s Report: August 5 – 11, 2015
August 5, 2015 15-004538 Found Property 07:47:41 08/05/15 J Asher A wallet was recovered at the Friday Harbor Post Office and turned over to the Post Office. 15-004539 Found Property 08:04:23 08/05/15 R DeLazerda Subject called
Guest Opinion: Sen. Ranker’s Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Order
-- from Aaron Wasser, Senator Rankin's Office -- I was not surprised by today’s decision. The issue at the very heart of the McCleary Decision is that the state, not local school districts, must pay
State Supreme Court Fines State $100K a Day in McCleary Decision
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Washington Constitution imposes only one "paramount duty" upon the State: "to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on
Guest Column: Larsen Works for Voting Rights
-- from State Representative Rick Larsen-- This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a groundbreaking civil rights law to prohibit racial discrimination in voting. The Act has broken down barriers
4-H Report: The County Fair Has It All
-- by Katelyn Minnis, 4-H Trailblazers-- Katelynn Minnis with the Orcas Trailblazers at the County Fair, Augl 12-15 The public sees the San Juan County Fair as four days of fun and excitement
