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OPALCO Board Calls for Rate Increase
-- from Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- At their November meeting, the OPALCO Board approved the 2014 budget for a total of $30,665,000, which includes a rate increase of 6 percent. The increase is
Proposals Sought for Lopez Residential Dock EIS
-- from County Development and Planning -- San Juan County Community Development and Planning will receive statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified contractors to prepare a limited scope Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed
Kwiáht Partners with Federal Conservation Service Initiative
-- from Russel Barsh -- The Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior have announced that Kwiáht is one of 91 organizations nationwide approved so far to help implement the Obama Administration’s 21st Century
Special Council Meet to Discuss C-Link Break
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Council will be attending a Washington Utilities & Transportation Meeting Hearing to
Waldron Creates Petition to Designate County a Drone-Free Zone
-- from Caroline Mills -- The Waldron Island Community is very concerned about proliferation of drone aircraft for use both in surveillance and military attack. Accordingly, on 9 November 2013 the Waldron Community Meeting (WCM)
How to VideoStream County Council Meetings
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- 1. Go to sanjuanco.com 2. Click on County Council tab 3. Along the left you will see “video of Council meeting” – click it 4. Along the
Council Requests Credit for CenturyLink Outage
On December 3, the San Juan County Council sent the following letter to Tim Gigar, Vice-President for CenturyTel of Washington, regarding "Centurylink Customer Credit- San Juan County Outage" The letter, signed by County Councilmen Rick
Canada Unprepared for Oil Spill in Strait of Juan de Fuca
-- by Joel Connelly, Seattle P-I -- Canada is not ready to respond to an oil tanker spill — large or small — in the Strait of Juan de Fuca or inland waters shared by
Eastsound Planning Committee Meets Today
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will meet today, Thursday, Dec. 5. On the agenda is: Introduction of Interim Director of Planning Department Sam
Council to Attend Navy Growler Meeting
SAN JUAN COUNCIL ATTENDING A PUBLIC MEETING Dec 5, 2013 - Thursday - 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Location: Anacortes Middle School cafeteria, 2202 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA Description: Open House Scoping Meeting with Navy
Town Hall Meeting With Rick Hughes
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, 5 — 7 p.m., Orcas Fire Station: Council Member Rick Hughes will hold an open house on Wednesday, December 4 from 5-7 PM at the Eastsound Fire Station along with Eastsound
Ferry Meeting Dec. 4 in Friday Harbor
-- from Stan Matthews -- Wednesday, Dec., 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers: Washington State Ferries will hold a public meeting in Friday Harbor on December 4, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, in
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7
-- from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner -- Open enrollment in Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans ends this Saturday, Dec. 7. Help sorting through plans is available
Board Considers Outside Firm in Sup’t Search
-- by Margie Doyle -- A meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 3 may prove critical for input into the selection of a new Superintendent for the Orcas Island School District. School Board President Chris Sutton said
Fire & Rescue’s Levy Plan Causes Consternation
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the November 26 meeting of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) District Commissioners, the plans for a levy amount to replace the current levy (established in 1999) were questioned by Commissioner
Join 6th-graders in Olympic Peninsula Field Trip
-- from Kate Long -- Join the Orcas Island Elementary 6th grade class with teacher Paula Towne on Wednesday, December 4 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish Hall when students will give a brief
