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Naturalists Program Starts on Anacortes/San Juan Islands Sailings
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- Starting on Wednesday, July 22, our popular Ferry Naturalist Program resumes on select Anacortes/Friday Harbor sailings. This longstanding partnership between WSF, the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor
Health Department Unveils Water System Mapping Tool
Interactive Map of Water Systems now available online -- from San Juan County Health and Community Services -- San Juan County Health and Community Services and Information Services have teamed up to launch an interactive
$190,726 for Public Facilities Assistance Recommended
-- from County documents (sanjuanco.com) -- Washington State law authorizes San Juan County to collect a 0.09% sales and use tax for public facilities serving economic development purposes in rural counties, and to finance personnel
Sheriff’s Report: July 8 – 14, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- July 8, 2015 15-003789 Wanted Person 09:53:33 07/08/15: A deputy was driving through Jensen Alley when the deputy observed a male subject that had an outstanding warrant from Department of Corrections. The subject
County Grants $471,050 in Lodging Tax Awards
Historic Preservation Grants of $4,771 also awarded -- by Margie Doyle -- (Updated July 17 at 2:30 a.m.) At its July 7 session, the San Juan County Council approved awards of up to $471,050 to
Ferry Fleet Activates Back-up Vessels
With two ferries out for repairs, others sail in to accommodate demand -- from Washington State Ferries -- In order to meet demand and keep the system moving, all available back-up Washington State Ferries (WSF)
School Superintendent Explains Early Wednesday Dismissals
School to Dismiss Wednesdays at 2:05 for Teacher-to-Teacher Training -- by Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District -- So, what is a Professional Learning Community or PLC? One might describe it as an
Elwha Out for the Summer
Ana/SJ's - Elwha Out of Service Through Summer Season -- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The 48-year-old Elwha will remain out of service for approximately four months while crews perform emergency repairs to a
Guest Column: Public Hearing for Injunction to Stop Growlers
-- from the Citizens of Ebeys Reserve -- Representatives of citizen groups traveling from Whidbey Island and surrounding areas will be at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle to hold a 1 p.m. news conference on
How We View Our Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 2015 WSF Winter Ferry Performance survey has been completed and the results are now available online. The online survey of Washington State Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) was
Calling All Entertainers for the County Fair
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Entertainers perform at the County Fair Aug. 12-15 The San Juan County Fair is currently looking for local performers to book for this
Rental Housing Site Plan Alternatives at OPAL Open House
-- from OPAL Community Land Trust -- An open house is scheduled on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 6 p.m., so the community can view alternative preliminary site plan concepts for OPAL Community Land Trust’s
Legislature Adjourns with a Solid Budget, Action on Key Priorities
-- from Jaime Smith, Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee lauded the completion of this year’s session which concluded with bipartisan passage of an historic transportation investment package and a new state operating budget
Rick Larsen: Breaking Down Barriers, Building Up Opportunity
-- by Rep. Rick Larsen -- When I talk to people in Northwest Washington, I hear about a lot of different issues that matter to them. People want high quality education for their children, they
Sheriff’s Report – July 1 – 7, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- July 1, 2015 15-003526 Found Property 18:56:52 07/01/15: An Orcas deputy was dispatched to the 10 block of Lavender Lane Eastsound in regards to an abandoned BMX bicycle. I went there and
Ferry Cancellations and Rescheduling
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE Saturday, July 11: 7:30 a.m.: The 8:05am departure from Friday Harbor to Anacortes is cancelled due to necessary repairs to the Elwha. The next departure from Friday Harbor
