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Seed Sharing, Roundtable, Keynote Speech and Contra Dance Fill Agricultural Summit
Saturday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, for all things agricultural, including:
Letter to the Editor: Byers Has Proven Herself an Effective Leader
I am supporting Lisa Byers for the San Juan County Council. After observing her in action for more than a year as a member of the OPAL board, I believe she is one of the
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Wednesday
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting will be held at the Deer Harbor Community Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The Deer Harbor Community Center is located at 4319
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Shows Overall Leadership
Rick has run, has won, is our current sitting Councilman, and is now running again for the seat of Councilman for San Juan County District #2. As a local property and business owner Rick has
Update from The Exchange: Status of Contract, Reuse and Site Cleanup
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director The Exchange is working diligently with the County on finalizing the contract for operating the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The expected date for the hand-off from
National Conservation Area for San Juans Proposed in U.S. Congress
Legislation would designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land a National Conservation Area From Senator Maria Cantwell’s Press Office Today, [March 7} the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate
Editorial: Like It or Not, We Need to Work Together
Orcas Issues States Election Season Policy Readers who scroll down the sidebar (Patience, please, a redesign is coming this spring) will find a link "About" that describes the guiding spirits behind Orcas Issues, News and Views.
How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
By County Auditor F. Milene Henley Fourth quarter 2012 I’ve often waited in Council Chambers while some room-filling discussion of land use or roads projects or open space programs finishes up. Then when I step
Friends of Moran Plan an Elevating Celebration
By Michel Vekved The Tower at Mount Constitution. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor To celebrate the Centennial of state parks, Friends of Moran is organizing a photographic birthday event. Martin Taylor will be
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s a Proven Leader
I support Lovel Pratt because of her proven record of working for all islanders. Her work for the Lopez solid waste solution was critical. Lovel has a depth of knowledge on the county wide issues
County’s Transportation Plan Update: Be Part of the Process
Public Meetings on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands The Transportation Element, a vital element of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is being updated with new inventories, levels of service, and goals and policies. SJC code
Planning Review Committee Poised to Act on Streetscapes and Sub-area Plans
Thursday, March 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle When the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets tomorrow they will discuss the continued momentum of the Streetscape Plan
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Defends Council Positions
My opponent in the County Council election, Bob Jarman, recently wrote that my actions on the previous Council lacked “fiscal responsibility and accountability.” While I am pleased that he is on track for recovery from
Letter to the Editor: Exchange Board Welcomes Ideas
The Exchange Board echoes Jane Alden’s sentiments (comments included in substitute-locale-for-exchange-needed ) –it is really great to know people care so much for the Exchange! It’s also very clear to us that a backlog of
Fire and Rescue Wants to Hear from You
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastound Fire Hall From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) One of the most critical issues that Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently evaluating is how to
Orcas Island Library District Board of Trustees Work Session
Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at the Port of Orcas (Eastsound) Airport The Library Board of Trustees will have a Work Session at the Eastsound Airport Meeting Room, 147 Schoen Lane, Eastsound, beginning at
