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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
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
