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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
Ranker Wants Full Disclosure on Bakken Crude Shipments
(Editor's Note: Upon receiving this press release from Senator Rankin's office, we contacted them for additional information, i.e., does Bakken crude ship through the San Juans, or only by rail? In reply, we received the
Canada’s Tar Sands Export Plans Approved
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- In Big Energy’s massive rush to export oil and coal from inland United States and Canadian mines and wells to the hungry power users of Asia, there’s a
AmeriCorp Assists YMCA Camp Orkila
--by Cara Russell-- Group Back Row: Steve Long, Nathan Lucas, Sean Savage. Middle: Rachel Codd, Heidi Livingston, Kyra Haney, Ryan Cox. Front NCCC team leader Kelly Barrett, Rich Harvey. Throughout the month of
Bon Voyage, Evergreen State
WSF retires its oldest ferry: Bon voyage sailing for the Evergreen State is Sunday, June 29 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The soon-to-be decommissioned Evergreen State. Courtesy Washington State Ferries. The public
Editorial: Is This How WAVE2GO Theft Happened?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Does this solve part of the mystery? Perhaps. At least it puts to rest the chatter in my head about how this theft of valid ticket numbers could have happened.
