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League of Women Voters to Hold Forums County-wide
From The League of Women Voters of the San Juans The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold Candidate Forums for the upcoming primary election, on February 12, for seats on the
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
January 9, 2013, 1:30—3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will be devoting their upcoming meeting to finalizing the recommendations for changes and updates to The
Supply Training Grant Available through EDC
From The San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with the Island County EDC and the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, has been awarded a
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Provides Access, Follow-Thru & Balance
In light of the unusual transition time and changes in County government, there are some very good reasons to return Lovel Pratt to County Council: knowledge of complicated issues, countywide experience and good judgment. She
Vote Counting Equipment Testing on January 9
A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the February 12, 2013 Special Election is scheduled for January 9. The test works by tallying the results of a
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Solutions to Problems
Dear Editor, I first met Greg Ayers after we both moved to the island, nearly simultaneously. We both had experience in starting businesses and had frequent discussions.I was impressed by Greg’s experience running these businesses,
Sewer District Moves Ahead into New Year of Accomplishments
By Margie Doyle Carl Yurdin, current Chair of the Eastsound Sewer and Water District, announced recently that all of Bonnie Brae and some OPAL Commons homeowners have signed agreements to hook up to sewer lines.
New Council Members To Be Sworn In Tuesday
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor
State Wants Your Thoughts about Recreation in Washington
From the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is hosting a series of online public meetings to get people’s thoughts about the future of outdoor recreation in Washington.
Advance Camping Reservations Available for County Residents
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager For 2013, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance
Letter to the Editor: Ayers the Strongest Candidate to Serve County
Dear Editor, We are writing you today in support of Orcas Island candidate Greg Ayers for County Council. While we are residents of San Juan Island, it is important for all of us to remember
Planner Hired to Update Transportation in County’s Comp Plan
From the San Juan Islands Scenic Update Planner Linda Kuller has been hired to lead the update of the Transportation Element of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and will be presenting her progress to
Guest Column: Ferries Passenger Limit Saves Funding
By Jim Corenman, Chair, San Juan Islands Ferry Advisory Committee As many are aware, there have been recent changes to the crew requirements for some of the ferries. The latest chapter involves a recent provision
NOCOALition Sponsors Workshop to Make Comments in Proposed Coal Terminal Scoping
Friday, January 4, 2013 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library By Donna Riordan We have until January 21, 2013 to submit scoping comments focused on "significant adverse impacts" of the proposed
Letter to the Editor: Where Does Ferry Passenger Limits End?
In its relentless search for ways to reduce costs, Washington State Ferries has found a new way to reduce crew complements on some of its vessels: Limit the number of passengers that will be carried. (And here
The Exchange: Charting the Course Ahead for the Orcas Island Transfer Station
Transport and disposal, services, personnel, capital improvement projects delinieated By Mark DeTray The Exchange will be assuming responsibility for managing the Orcas Island Transfer Station (OITS) in its entirety; this change from County to
