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Guest Column: Streetscape Plans for Fern Street Extension
-- from Fred Klein -- Pictured is the sketch prepared under the auspices of Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) concerning the future use of the increasingly famous 50 foot wide lot originally acquired by Public
Special School Board Meet for Budget and Personnel
A Special School Board Meeting will be held Thursday, August 14 at the Orcas Island High School Commons, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The agenda calls for: *1. Approve Resolution 2014-12 Fixing and Adopting a General
At the Fair: Block Kinder Morgan Project with Brownies
--San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping -- Chocolate and crude oil don't mix, unless of course you bite into one of the delicious brownies for sale at our Safe Shipping booth at the San Juan
Guest Column: What It Takes To Build Community
-- by Hedrick Smith -- Orcas has the irresistible lure of a natural Paradise and the attraction of a welcoming civic spirit - a caring human community. [In 2006], that community spirit inspired San Juan
Letter to Editor: What I Will Do as Sheriff
-- from Ron Krebs -- My name is Ron Krebs. As your next Sheriff of San Juan County, there are a number of goals that I want to achieve. There are a number of issues
Transportation Commission Releases Draft Plan 2035
Help Shape Washington’s Transportation Future: Statewide Public Comment on Plan Sought Through September 2014 Plan Recognizes Importance of Diverse Transportation Network for Puget Sound Region and Olympic Peninsula -- from Paul Parker, Deputy Executive Director,
Sheriff’s Report: July 31 – August 5, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- JULY 31, 2014 14-004454: Deputies responded to a reported Domestic Situation on Orcas Island. Intoxicated Adult males were having a loud verbal disagreement. 14-004493: Deputies responded to a Citizen
Head of San Juans’ LWV Testifies at Cherry Point Hearing
On July 24, League of Women Voters of the San Juans’ president, Diane Martindale testified at the Seattle Cherry Point Dock DEIS (draft environmental impact statement) Rally and Hearing. Below is the text of her
Attention Seniors: Hearts and Hands Can Help
-- from Didier Gincig -- Attention Seniors: If you or anyone you know could benefit from a little friendly help and companionship, please contact Didier Gincig at the Hearts and Hands office 376-7723 or e-mail
Larsen Leads Primary Election
-- from Brooke Davis, Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen -- Everett, WA – Today Rick Larsen celebrates leading in the Primary Election with 56 percent of the vote. Larsen will face Republican BJ Guillot in
Missing Oregon Woman: Might She Be Here?
-- by Lin McNulty -- UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 4 p.m. Officials are reporting the body of Jennifer Huston has been located in Yamhill County Oregon. Jennifer Huston, missing Dundee, Oregon woman.
Votes in the Primary Election Due Today!
Mail by 3 p.m. or drop off at Ballot Box by 8 p.m. Primary Election ballots are due today, Tuesday, August 5. They need to be postmarked no later than August 5 or dropped in
County (Still/Again) Looking to Fill 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
Ferries: Summer Shuffle, Delay, Shuffle
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 4:58 p.m. The inter-island vessel Klahowya is back on schedule. UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 12:45 p.m. The Elwha continues to run 35 minutes late due
A Drop of Ink May Make a Million Think
Read a Free Book and Work for the Future -- by Margie Doyle -- Joe Symons and Anita Orne have again collaborated to make their fortune and ensure their future. How? By bringing possible solutions
Ferries Secretary Reviews a Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week
-- from George Capacci, Interim Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- This has been a challenging week for Washington State Ferries and the customers we serve. On Tuesday, July 29 the Tacoma lost power while entering