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Guest Editorial: SJ Grange Supports Marijuana Production
-- by the San Juan Island Grange Executive Committee -- At its January 7th, 2015 business meeting San Juan Island Grange #966 resolved to oppose the Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production. Even though the San
Navy Wants to Increase Use of Sonar-emitting Buoys
By Phung Le for Associated Press.com -- Orcas in their home environment. Photo by Elaine Thompson The U.S. Navy is seeking permits to expand sonar and other training exercises off the Pacific Coast,
Ferry Woes Start the Week
The Yakima was out of service from early morning, Jan. 26, when it experienced rudder problems and was stuck at the Orcas dock. The Elwha sailed in place of the Yakima beginning with the 11:20
New Congress, Ongoing Commitment to the Pacific Northwest Economy
By Rep. Rick Larsen, Washington 2nd District We in the Pacific Northwest know that our part of the country is second to none. Our mountains and waters offer plentiful outdoor opportunities. Our local economy is
Governor Declares Moment of Loudness
-- from Jamie Smith, Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- The governor today issued a proclamation calling on Washington’s 7 million 12s to join in a Moment of LOUDNESS tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday at noon
SJC Board of Health Adopts Patient’s Bill of Rights
-- from Communications, San Juan County -- San Juan County’s Board of Health adopted a revised Patient Bill of Rights at their regularly scheduled Board meeting December 19, 2014. The Patient Bill of Rights was
Guest Column: Tanker Spill Scenarios
-- by Lovel Pratt , originally published in Whatcom Watch -- Lovel Pratt is a former member of the San Juan County Council. While in office she served on the Puget Sound Partnership Oil Spill
Council Drops Moratorium
Next Public Input on Monday, January 26, 9:15 a.m., Council Chambers -- by Margie Doyle -- At the first of two public comment sessions on marijuana regulations before the County Council, most of the spillover
Guest Column: Economic Impacts of an Oil Spill
Cherry Point Terminal at Ferndale, Oct. 2013. Photo courtesy of Elaine Thompson, Associated Press. -- by Lovel Pratt , originally published in Whatcom Watch -- Lovel Pratt is a former member of the
Growlers Scheduled for Tuesday
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island is scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash.,
Orcas Road “Improvements” Not Cast in Stone
-- by Lin McNulty -- There is nothing the Public Works Department desires more in reference to any changes to Orcas Road between Nordstrom Lane and and McNallie Road than input from the public. A
Library Trustees Work Session Zeroes in on Expansion
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director Orcas Public Library - - The Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees Annual Planning Work Session will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Benson Hall -- Episcopal Church
County Residents — Sign Up Now for Summer Camping!
-- from San Juan County Parks -- Want to camp out on San Juan, Lopez, or Shaw Island this summer? Have an RV and want to camp close to Friday Harbor? This year, the popular
State Representatives Address Oil Transport Bill
-- from the Senate Democrats of Washington State -- In the first week of the 2015 legislative session, Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County, and Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, introduced Governor Jay Inslee’s request oil
Point in Time for Local Homeless Count
Annual Homeless Count January 29 -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2015 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 29. Count organizers and volunteers work with local
San Juan County and OPALCO Advance in $5M Georgetown University Energy Prize
-- from Michel Vekved, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Today, San Juan County officially advances to the Semifinal round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition that is challenging communities across the
