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Experts to Speak on “Sound Shoreline Science”
June 4 on Orcas Island from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Friends of the San Juans A free educational public forum about the importance of healthy shorelines will be hosted June
Internet Snafu Strikes County
By Stan Matthews County Internet Technology/Information Systems Manager San Juan County, like most of the state’s Counties, routes its Internet and electronic data connections through the state’s Intergovernmental Network (IGN). During the past two days,
Noxious Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel By Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, WSU Master Gardener’s Course graduates Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert - Please look for Spurge Laurel on your property and in the community.
The Legacy of Memorial Day: In Flanders Fields
The Poppies Grow... In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce
New Business Investment Plan for Veterans
SBA Announces New Initiative with Top Lenders To Help Veterans Become Small Business Owners From the Washington State Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced [last week] the SBA Veteran Pledge
Congressman Larsen To Host Roundtable On Impacts Of I-5 Bridge Collapse
Tuesday, May 28th from 2 to 3 p.m. at Burlington City Hall From the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) Congressman Rick Larsen is holding a roundtable on the economic business and manufacturing impact
Kids and Pets Shine in Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade
The annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade brings out animal-loving Orcas Islanders, including Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulson at far left in orange apron. They came on two legs and four legs, with sunglasses and leashes,
County Offers Support in I-5 Bridge Collapse, Recovery
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) San Juan Islands Issues a Reminder that Islands are Open for Business As news of the I-5 bridge collapse reached the islands on
OIFR Seeks Solutions to After Hours Medical Care
Thursday, June 13, at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Fire and Rescue When you call 911 or knock on our door, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is
Guest Column: How WSDOT Will Manage the I-5 Collapse
WSDOT has created a popular database of over 3,000 businesses that receive real-time alerts of traffic disruptions on state highways By Paula Hammond for Crosscut.com Thursday night’s collapse of the I-5 Skagit River Bridge horrified
Leadership San Juan Islands Class IX Graduates
Leadership San Juan 2013 Graduates By Morgan Meadows Leadership San Juan Islands Class IX will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, May 31, 11:30-1:45 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First St.,
Large Cedar Removed in Course of Mt. Baker Road Work
From San Juan County Public Works Department Yesterday [May 23] a large Deodar Cedar tree was removed from the Orcas Center’s signed driveway entrance as part of the ongoing improvements to Mt Baker Road. This
Memorial Day Weekend Ferry Alert
Ferry riders are advised to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times during the Memorial Day weekend. Friday, May 24, there will be an extra sailing from Anacortes to Orcas Island at 1:55 p.m.
Attend the Graduation Ceremonies of Leadership San Juan Islands
The public is invited to join family, friends and alumni in celebrating the graduation of Cohort IX, the 2013 class of Leadership San Juan Islands. The event will be held on Friday May 31 at
Michael Thomas of Enumclaw Selected County Manager
The San Juan County Council announced their unanimous decision today [May 21] to offer the position of County Manager to Michael Thomas, currently the City Administrator for the City of Enumclaw, Washington. Council member Bob
League of Women Voters Elects New Board, Honors Members
"Person Who Makes a Difference" honoree, Louisa Nishitani, flanked by Diane Martindale, LWV president elect and Ann Jarrell, board member. The League of Women Voters of the San Juan’s elected their new board
