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Native Plant Sale and Expo — Spring’s Here!
Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon -- from Jane Wentworth, Master Gardener Foundation -- The Master Gardener Foundation and the San Juan Islands Conservation District bring you the 2015 Annual Native Plant Sale
Ferry Changes: New Schedule, New Rates, New Ferry
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- Plan ahead for the new spring sailing schedule and upcoming fare changes. The spring sailing schedule begins on Sunday, March 22, and annual peak-season fare surcharges
Ferry Reservations: Working out the Wrinkles
"We're here to listen to you" -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Islanders at Ferry Reservations Meeting Washington State Ferry (WSF) representatives heard islanders' complaints about the ferry reservation system, now two months
County Board / Committee Vacancies
-- 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
EDC Offers Business Boot Camp for Women
Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, an
Update on Efforts to Address Community Concerns About Jet Noise
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- At a community meeting I attended on Lopez Island last fall, I shared a broad, long-term strategy to reduce the impact of Growler noise. Since that meeting, I have
Special Ferry Reservation Meeting with Hughes, FAC
On Friday, March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., County Council member Rick Hughes, along with members of the Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System.
Ranker Bill Will Provide Critical Information to Emergency Personnel
-- from Aaron Wasser -- During the nearly two-week telecommunications outage in San Juan County in November of 2013, two horrible situations occurred because first responders could not respond to the most vulnerable in their
Deer Harbor Community Meeting Wednesday
A Public Meeting of the Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee will take place at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 The agenda calls
Senate Democrats: Oil Train Bill Lacks Key Safety Provisions
-- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director -- Following the passage of a bill that falls short on addressing needs related to oil train safety, Sens. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County, Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, and John
U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen to Speak to Council
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen from District #2 is scheduled to speak before the County Council on Tuesday, March 10 during the regular council session. Larsen will present a Legislative Update at 1 p.m. at the
San Juan County Council Members Take County Interests to Olympia
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Governor Inslee and County Council Member Jamie Stephens Since the State Legislature convened in mid-January, San Juan County Council Member Jamie Stephens has traveled to the
New Report Shows Status of Salmon Recovery
-- from the State Recreation and Conservation Office -- Salmon recovery efforts in Washington are making a difference – more salmon are returning home in some areas, although significant work remains – according to a
Letter to the Editor: Islanders Send “Do Not Invest” Message
-- from Nick Jones -- Dear Editor, Watching the San Juan Sungrown debacle unfold has been like watching a slow-moving, entirely preventable car accident. This situation is a tragedy for the Rice family, their employees,
BLM Seeks Public Input for SJ Islands National Monument Plans
-- from Marcia deChadenèdes, San Juan Islands National Monument Manager -- Scoping Meetings for San Juan Islands National Monument The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is beginning a 30-day scoping period on the resource
Public Comments on Orcas Road Vote
Orcas Road's McNallie Lane-Nordstrom Lane Stretch About to Enter Design Stage -- by Margie Doyle -- Shannon Wilbur explains roadway and buffer zone widths and state standards The public met with county officials
