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Guest Opinion: The Beauty of Zoning
By Rick Steinhardt Criticism of zoning laws comes from those who see the restrictions as a violation of property rights, stripping property owners of their right to unencumbered use of their land. The argument most
Letter to the Editor: Byers Brings Exceptional Leadership and Service
I am writing to urge support for Lisa Byers’s election to the County Council. We badly need intelligent, responsible, and well informed representatives to administer San Juan County, and under our newly adopted system of
Editorial: Every County Voter to Decide Council Makeup in April Election
By Margie Doyle Tomorrow evening, the League of Women Voters will hold its Candidates Forum for the April 23 election of County Council Candidates. (Disclosure: I am the LWV of the San Juans Board Member
Council to Discuss Putting Charter Amendments on Ballot
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Technology Manager The San Juan Council has scheduled time at 1 P.M. during its Tuesday, March 26 meeting, to discuss the possibility of placing two amendments to the San
Letter to the Editor: Pratt and Hughes Best Represent the County
Dear Editor, San Juan County is lucky that we have so many great candidates for the County Commission who, I believe, truly want what they feel is best for the County. When choosing who I
Letter to the Editor:More Space Needed to Meet Demands on Library
The Orcas Island Library is celebrating 20 years in our current building. We invite everyone to visit us to see displays and archives celebrating our past. As part of our celebration, we are scheduling a
Letter to the Editor: Anonymity Favors Vulgarity and Hypocrisy
Ed Kilduff's anonymous and frequently vulgar blog is cowardly and hypocritical. And yes it is his blog. If there are any doubters that it is, I suggest you ask Kilduff, Mike Carlson, Dave Cable, or
Conservation District Offers Landowner Workshops
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is sponsoring educational landowner workshops throughout San Juan County during 2013. Join us for any or all of our five workshops. April 19th on San Juan Island at Mitchell
Public Talk about Mental Health with Orcas Deputies — and Agree to Talk More
By Margie Doyle On Thursday, March 21, some three dozen Orcas Islanders met to discuss mutual concerns with County Undersheriff Bruce Distler in the second of monthly "Meet Your Deputies" meetings. These meetings are an
Guest Opinion: Lopez Candidate Responds to Proposed Charter Changes
By Brian McClerren Candidate San Juan County Council #3, Lopez Island Meeting islanders across the San Juan’s has been a deeply enriching experience for me. The benefit of sharing perspectives from different islands is valuable
CAO Workshop Open to Professionals
By Shireene Hale, Planning Coordinator/ Deputy Director Another Critical Area Ordinance workshop is going to be held for planners, land use attorneys, and other building and design professionals next Friday, March 29, in Friday Harbor.
Washington Lawmakers Face $1.2 Billion Shortfall
New revenue forecast says Washington state lawmakers face $1.2 billion shortfall By Mike Baker, Associated Press from The Columbian Washington’s budget shortfall has grown to $1.2 billion, officials said Wednesday, as increased reliance on government
Coal Wars: How Voters are Shaping their Leaders’ Decisions
By Floyd McKay of Crosscut.com (Note: This is the conclusion of a three-part series) "Elections have consequences.” — Numerous politicians November 6, 2012 is an important — perhaps critical — date in the effort to
Guest Editorial: A Culture of Fear in the Islands… Really?
By Sharon Kvisto, Editor, sanjuanislander.com "Anonymous writing is an effective and societally beneficial form of dissent when a culture of fear pervades a society" writes the host - reportedly Ed Kilduff of Lopez Island -
On April 10, No Cars to Lopez
from Washington State Ferries (WSF) A one-day vehicle closure for repairs at the Lopez Island WSF terminal is tentatively scheduled for April 10. Walk-on passengers will be able to travel without restriction. This work is
Council Members Propose Charter Changes
By Margie Doyle San Juan County Council members Rich Peterson and Marc Forlenza have introduced the first draft of a proposed Ordinance and two draft Propositions that would modify the Charter if approved by
