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Guest Opinion: Why Ballot Measure Effort?
By Rich Peterson, District 2 Marc Forlenza, District 3 The effort by Council members Marc Forlenza and Rich Peterson to promote an ordinance from the County Council to place two measures on the November,
School Board Selects Design for Remodel
By Margie Doyle Perry, Mierau to retire, Lund to resign The Orcas Island School District (OISD) selected Option C for the facility design to rebuild the district’s buildings. The $11.9M bond approved by Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Byers a Positive and Constructive Leader
As a former county commissioner, I’m confident that Lisa Byers will be an excellent representative on the County Council. She is a clear thinker, a powerful communicator and most importantly, a good listener. I’ve worked
Orcas LWV Election Forum: Candidates Identify Challenges and Solutions to County Government
Candidates All Agree: No More Charter Elections this Year By Margie Doyle The newest proposed amendments to the charter governing county government were roundly opposed at the County Council Candidates’ Forum on Orcas Island
Council Urges Local Applicants for Head Administrator
Stan Matthews, County Interim Information Technology Manager The San Juan County Council has re-emphasized its interest in encouraging applications for County Administrator from current residents of San Juan County. Screening of applications will begin on
Oil Spill Risks in Salish Sea Countered with International Coalition
After participating in a trans-boundary discussion of an oil spill on International Water Day, Stephanie Buffum signs a treaty on behalf of the FRIENDS of the San Juans. By Katie Fleming, FRIENDS
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Sees the Big Picture
I know Lovel through five years of working together on the Planning Commission and several years as co-chairs of the San Juan Initiative, an effort funded by the Puget Sound Partnership and San Juan County
Guest Column: Tree Removal in Moran State Park
By Michel Vekved, President Friends of Moran State Park There is a distraction driving through Moran State Park and its not the number of deer in the last few weeks, but rather the abundance of
Meet Hughes at Island Hoppin’
From Moana Kutsche County Councilman Rick Hughes will be at Island Hoppin' Brewery in Eastsound on Saturday evening, March 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Come meet Rick, share your ideas about our county, and
LWV Thanks Those Who Supported San Juans’ National Monument Designation
From Washington State League of Women Voters Through the efforts and support of many, including private citizens, local businesses and government and organizations including the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, our voices
San Juans’ Nat’l Monument Designation Party & Potluck!
Parties in Anacortes and Lopez on Monday, April 1 From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area We will have two opportunities on Monday for the public to celebrate the national monument with some
Letter to the Editor: Stephens Involved in the Community
Dear Editor, I am writing to say how willingly I am voting for Jamie Stephens as County Council Member for District 3. I have known Jamie for several years in one capacity or another. What
Eagle Forum to Question Council Candidates
Saturday, April 6 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center Updated April 1 Cindy Carter for the Eagle Forum Eagle Forum is presenting another Candidate Forum for you to ask your questions of the six
Letter to the Editor: Byers Stands Out in Experience
We are fortunate to have two fine candidates on Orcas Island. I’m supporting Lisa Byers because she is totally outstanding -- in experience, people-skills and understanding of how this county works. For 17 years she
SanJuanIslander sponsors Candidate Debates
San Juan Islander is sponsoring Candidate Debates from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor. The candidates for the county council positions from the three residency
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Works Hard for County
Lovel Pratt is our choice for San Juan County Council Position 1, San Juan Island. Lovel showed tremendous capacity and competence during her term on the County Council. She is willing to spend the time
