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Obama to Propose Federal Lands in San Juans as National Monument
From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (seattlepi.com) President Obama on Monday[March 25, 2013] will create a 955-acre national monument in Washington’s scenic San Juan Islands, using his authority under the same 1906 law deployed by President Theodore
Coal Wars: Port Opponents Make Big Use of Access to Information
When Scoop Jackson wrote the Environmental Protection Act, no one could have imagined how the Internet would empower activists to dig into something like coal exports. By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com Second article in a
Orcas Island Rowing Celebrates the WA State Parks 100th Anniversary
Orcas Island Rowers wish WA State Parks, "Happy 100th Birthday!" Orcas Island junior rowers gathered on and under the bridge over Cascade Lake to wish the WA State Parks system a happy 100th
Dickey Inspires Ferry Ticket Fundraiser for Medical Appointments
Fundraiser on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall By Gayelynn Noonan Marlene Dickey, along with her committee, dubbed Team Tata’s, are leading the fundraising effort to raise money to
Meet Your Deputies, Take Two: Mental Health
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and Undersheriff Bruce Distler invite the public to an open meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The meeting will
Coal Wars: Export Backers Push Jobs and Try to Limit Environmental Review
Part One of a Three-Part Series Supporters of a coal port near Bellingham want to keep the focus on what they see as the main issues: More jobs and revenue for local governments. By Floyd
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Work for County Impressive
I'm supporting Lovel Pratt as our County Council representative from San Juan Island. I like her personally, and I’m impressed with her past work on the County Council, particularly in these areas: 1. Her support
Draft Shoreline Master Program Now Available
Open House on Wednesday, March 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Orcas Center From Colin Maycock, San Juan County Senior Planner The first draft of the proposed update to the County’s Shoreline
Letter to the Editor: Trust Islanders! Website Formed
Who is Trust Islanders! ? Friends have asked, “who is Trust Islanders!” A more relevant question is “Why Trust Islanders!” as the answer is more revealing. Trust Islanders! believes that: Trust creates a much more
Letter to the Editor: Byers Champions the Middle Class
While all political candidates seem to be championing the middle class lately, we can't think of anyone who has done more for moderate income hard working families than Lisa Byers. Lisa, and the organization she
Raindrops Keep Falling – Hey, that’s Stormwater!
By Mindy Kayl The outfall pipe into East Sound When a rain drop falls in Eastsound it will most likely end up going into a storm drain like the one to the left.
Home Saved After Guest House Catches Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue cleans up after fire in Sea Acres on March 18. Photo courtesy Orcas Fire and Rescue from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire & Rescue Chief On Saturday, March 16, at
Fire & Rescue Town Hall Brings Out Sheriff Boat Supporters
Correction: Next Fire and Rescue Working Session, Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At its Town Hall meeting earlier this month, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners, Chief Kevin
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Does the Hard Work
I don’t usually write letters to the editor nor do I take a public position on candidates for office. But I am making an exception for Lovel Pratt because I have worked with her for
Agricultural Resources Committee Seeks Coordinator for Island Grown Program
San Juan County's Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC), with the assistance of NW Agricutural Business Center, is seeking a Membership Coordinator for the Island Grown Program. This position is approx. 40 hours/month thru 2013. Prior marketing
Update from the County’s Solid Waste Administrator
From Sam Gibboney, San Juan County Solid Waste Administrator Update on the status of the transition of solid waste services, by island: Orcas Island Despite the fire at the Exchange, plans for the transition of
