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Senate OKs Rep. Morris’ Bill for 3rd New Ferry
-- from the Washington House Democrats -- The state would update its aging ferry fleet with a new boat and sustain shipyard jobs under a bill approved by the Senate today [March 7]. “This is
Council Passes New CAO Regs
Public workshops on March 14 and 20 -- from San Juan County Communications -- County Council adopted new critical area regulations on March 5, 2014, to comply with a Growth Management Hearings Board’s decision. The
Link Daylight Savings Time with Smoke Alarm Checks
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m., when we spring forward one hour for the purpose of making better use of daylight. As we set our clocks ahead, the National Fire Protection
Letter to Editor: Let’s Not Lose the Service Level We Have Come to Expect
--- from Steven Jung & Susan McBain -- We write in support of the upcoming vote on a taxation levy to fund the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue department. We are personal beneficiaries of the
Steady Stream of Islanders to County Open House
-- by Margie Doyle -- Frank Mulcahy, Fred Klein and Ken Katz discuss road improvements on Orcas Island County officials and staff came in great number to Orcas Island today to explain and
Community Development and Planning Office Renovation Begins March 10
-- from Stan Matthews -- Construction work on the San Juan County Community Development and Planning lobby and offices located at 135 Rhone Street will force some temporary service modifications beginning March 10, 2014. The
Agricultural Summit Schedule Shapes Up
Dry Goods, an original water color by Tom Hoffman, will be auctioned at the Agricultural Summit on March 8 -- Updated March 7 at 8 a.m. --The schedule for the 2014 San Juan
Gibboney Appointed Director of Community Development & Planning
-- from Stan Matthews, County Information Manager -- The San Juan County Council unanimously approved the appointment of Sam Gibboney as the new director of Community Development & Planning last month. She has served as
Letter to Editor: Support Orcas Island Fire and Rescue
-- from Carl Buttke -- We live on an island where people, employees and volunteers with our fire department are willing to risk their health and even life to protect our lives and property. The
School’s Construction Bids Come In High
Superintendent Search and Buck Park Transfer on the horizon Orcas School Directors discussed the contractor bids for the OISD Capital Project to reconfigure and renovate district buildings at the monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Letter to the Editor: For Superior Service, Support the Levy
-- by Greg Ayers -- Twenty-four hours. I have been a physician and an executive for over 3 decades, so I can recognize quality patient care and superior leadership. In medicine, it’s not just costs,
Council to Consider CAO Adoption
Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Linda Kuller -- The County Council will consider adopting the critical areas ordinance at a special meeting and public hearing which will begin at
Guest Column: Can Exxon Valdez-like Spills Happen Here?
-- by Chom Graecen -- 25 years ago, the Exxon Valdez hit a reef and leaked oil that covered an area 25 times the size of San Juan County waters, devastating the Alaskan ecology and
Kulseth Announces Assessor Candidacy
-- from John Kulseth -- John Kulseth John Kulseth, Chief Appraiser for the Assessor’s office, has announced his candidacy for Assessor. “I’ve had the privilege of working in the Assessor’s office for 10
OIFR Responds to Missing Man, Chimney Fire Calls
-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Friday February 28 at 7:20 p.m., responders from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue assisted San Juan County Sheriff's Deputies with a search for a missing adult male in
Letter to the Editor: Fire Dept. Levy Essential to Community
-- by Tony P Ghazel -- I am writing in support of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Levy. I understand some of the consternation about a levy election and the concern that public funds
