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Our Legislators: Capital Budget Brings Millions to Local Economy
From the 40th legislative district delegation: Sen. Kevin Ranker and Reps. Jeff Morris and Kristine Lytton issued the statement below following Gov. Jay Inslee’s signing of the capital budget (Senate Bill 5035) Monday afternoon:
No Residential, Commercial or Big Fires!
Firefighters quell Young Hill Fire, San Juan Island From Steve Marler, County Fire Marshal All Residential and Commercial burn permits [expired] as of the end of June. Recreational fires (two feet in diameter
School Board Signs Most District Contracts
Business Manager Reports Healthy Budget By Margie Doyle At the regular meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) on June 27, the school board of directors formally approved contracts to hire Liz LeRoy,
Council to Meet Tuesday on Lopez
The San Juan County Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2 at the Lopez Center on Lopez Island. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. The agenda calls for: Discussion of Acceptance
Public Invited to Special Council Workshop
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Monday, July 1, 2013 in the Large Conference Room Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at
Orcas Cares: An Invaluable Partnership
Trent Johns, recent graduate of the Orcas Fire and Rescue volunteer recruit training, Marla Johns, Senior Services Coordinator, Alan Stameisen, Orcas Fire and Rescue volunteer. By Margie Doyle Yesterday, over 100 islanders came
A Goodbye Message from Interim County Manager Robert Jean
June 27, 2013 My thanks to the San Juan County citizens, Councilmembers and staff who helped me keep things moving forward this past year as your Interim County Manager. While there are plenty of items
It’s Safety First for the Fourth, Sheriff Says
from Sheriff Rob Nou Emphasis patrols will be on duty. With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, the islands will see increased activity—both on the islands and on the water. In order to keep
County to Hold Special Meeting – Workshop
Updated June 26 at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor From Ingrid Gabriel, SJ Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop
Local Politics Going to the Dogs
by Lin McNulty Cast as many votes as you want! It's legal! It's not too late to cast your vote(s) for Mayor of Eastsound. In fact, although this has not yet been adjudicated
Plan to Attend Orcas CARES Workshop for Medical Emergencies
from Marla Johns Orcas Senior Center Thursday, June 27, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center The newly formed Orcas CARES Coalition, which includes representative from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Orcas Senior
Guest Editorial: What the Corps of Engineers’ Scoping Decision Means to NW Coal Terminals
Coal dust on the deck of a bulker loading at Westshore Terminals just south of Vancouver, B.C. Photo courtesy of Paul K. Anderson by Michael Riordan Last week coal-terminal advocates won an apparent
The State of the County with Rick Hughes
County Councilman Rick Hughes speaks to islanders at one of many public meetings By Margie Doyle Rick Hughes, Orcas Council Member for the San Juan County Council, recently gave an interview to
Exchange ART Show Opens Tomorrow at Enzo’s
unique mobile at the old Exchange Friday, June 21 at Enzo's Cafe in Eastsound From Michael Greenberg, Orcas Recycling Services The 13th Annual Exchange A.R.T. Show (Appropriate Recycling Technology) opening night is TOMORROW,
PeaceHealth and Regence Reach New Agreement
From PeaceHealth and Regence PeaceHealth and Regence reached a new two-year agreement [on June 16]. The contract ensures Regence members can continue to receive their care at PeaceHealth at in-network rates. The new contract begins
OPALCO to Discuss Change in Broadband Direction Wednesday
Wednesday Jun 19 at 5 p.m. at the Senior Center OPALCO has a vision for broadband in San Juan County: true high-speed Internet service for all islanders. The plan that was proposed in February 2013—to
