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County Council Approves ORS/The Exchange Price Increases
-- from Pete Moe, Director, Orcas Recycling Services -- On July 1, the San Juan County Council voted to approve a range of price adjustments requested by Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange. The prices, which were
Ferry Alert: Five-Hour Staging in Friday Harbor
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 1:35 p.m., Monday July 7 The 1:50pm sailing departing Friday Harbor for Lopez and Anacortes is full for vehicle traffic. The Friday Harbor terminal is now staging the
Burning Prohibited until September
Small recreational fires allowed -- from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief -- Effective July 1, commercial and residential permitted burning will be closed through September. If conditions allow, we expect permitted burning to
Here We Go (Or Not): Ferry Delays
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes terminal is experiencing very heavy vehicle traffic for the Fourth of July holiday. For the remainder of the day a 2-3 hour advance arrival is advised for
Climate Action Group Hosts Talk on Sustainable Farming
WSU Director of the Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Nature Resources to Discuss Climate Change Impacts on Food: Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at Friday Harbor Brickworks (Note: a 10 p.m. ferry scheduled to
EPRC Eyes Eastsound Parking, Zoning and Green Spaces
County Advisory Committee to meet this Thursday, July 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound showing UGA boundaries(red line) and subarea boundaries (dark black
Barbara Kline Departs After 24 Years, Leaving Legacy
-- by Margie Doyle -- Bond remodel? √ New principals? √ OASIS Alternative Learning Experience and High School in place? √ With the major goals checked off her list, Barbara Kline is on target
Vote Counting Equipment to be Tested
Friday, July 11, 11 a.m., Elections Office -- from San Juan County Communications -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County is scheduled for July 11th. The test
County Council Certifies Appreciation for Evergreen State
San Juan County Council Chair Rick Hughes will read the following proclamation at the Friday Harbor ferry terminal at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29: (L) Great perspective of the "pickle bow." (R)
Evergreen State: Thanks for the Memories!
-- by Lin McNulty -- Ask around. Many people have stories to tell about their experiences on the soon-to-be-decommissioned Evergreen State ferry. As the 60-year old Evergreen State, WSF's oldest boat, prepares for its last
Letter to the Editor: Independent Island Life “A Thing of the Past”
-- by Spirit Eagle -- Last Friday, I went to the meeting about the opportunity that SJC has to "Opt Out of the Growth Management Act" and I was thrilled that we have this opportunity
Eagle Forum Fires First Salvo in Repeal of GMA
-- by Margie Doyle -- William Wright, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and software engineer for Boeing Defense Programs, spoke to about 28 people at the June 20th Eagle Forum organized to address the repeal
Senator Murray Refers to Nuñez and Helsell in Immigration Speech
-- from the Office of Senator Patty Murray -- Murray on immigration reform: “It’s time to hope for the best, but it’s also time to plan for the worst." Murray: U.S. should stop deportation of
Growth Management Hearings Board Seeks Another Hearing
Pacific Legal Foundation Comments on Judge Eaton’s Decision -- from Jane Cable, Common Sense Alliance -- San Juan County Superior Court Case “Rarely do I see an opinion so bungled and riddled with logical cul-de-sacs
Public Awareness Campaign as Marijuana Retail Stores Open
-- Keeping marijuana away from teens top focus for state leaders. Gov. Inslee, Attorney General Ferguson, other state agencies announce safety and public awareness measures in preparation for opening retail marijuana stores -- On June
Shireene Hale To Leave County Dept. of Community Development
Shireene Hale, Deputy Director of Community Development and Planning, is leaving County employment effective August 1st after nine years of service. Ms. Hale served San Juan County at a time when it endeavored to meet
