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Solid Waste Disposal Now: An Island-By-Island Review
By Brian Rader, San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Change is underway with solid waste collection in San Juan County. As the county transitions out of day-to-day operations of the solid waste facilities, what does
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Offers Outstanding Qualifications
Listening to the candidates for County Council at the Eastsound Firehouse on 1-26-2013, brought out again and clearly that Greg Ayers offers outstanding qualifications and experience. He is creative, logical, practical, straight forward and without
Eagle Forum Brings Out the Differences
Candidates for Council positions representing San Juan Island and Orcas Island speak at the Eagle Forum. From left: Marc Forlenza, Bob Jarman, Lovel Pratt, Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers and Rick Hughes By
Coal Terminal Series: The Path to a Decision
By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 This is the second in a three-part series. When President Richard Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) into law in 1970 — a law
Orcas School Considers Administrative Changes
By Margie Doyle At its January 24 meeting, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board approved opening the position for a new Elementary (Kindergarten - Sixth Grade) Principal for the 2013-14 school year, after hearing
Letter to the Editor: Money and Endorsements in Political Campaigns
Following last night’s Eagle Forum, several of us in the audience were inspired to follow-up on the question of “endorsements”. These are reported by name of donor and amount of donation on the following site:
Obstruction Pass Public Works to Start Soon
From San Juan County Public Works Department The San Juan County Public Works Department will be replacing the float and wooden pilings and installing handrail on the pier. Construction is scheduled to begin February 4.
County Council Plans Multiple Community Conversations
By Margie Doyle The County Council is planning a series of Community Conversations about the future of the San Juan Islands and the role of our County government. The meetings have been planned under
Letter to the Editor: Byers’ Leadership Committed to Bettering Our Lives
I feel fortunate to be raising my family in this rural island county. Having spent my childhood growing up between San Juan and Orcas Island, I can’t imagine a better place to live. A sense
Attend Public Meetings for County Comp Plan’s Transportation Update
From San Juan County Development and Planning Department A Planning Commission briefing and workshop will be held February 1, 2013, at the County Council Hearing Room to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element Update Project.
Letter to the Editor: Ayers’ Management Style Will Translate Well to Government
Dear Editor, I am writing today to support Greg Ayers for San Juan County Council. It is my understanding that San Juan County is changing to a form of government where the Council Members
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Fresh Approach
I first met Greg Ayers in early December when I responded to his Letter to the Editor, inviting locals to meet with him as he considered running for County Council. Never one to turn away
Guest Opinion: Is CAO Update an EcoDog?
By Royce Meyerott The majority of islanders who I know are honest, thoughtful, and very community oriented. All really care about the pristine islands that we inhabit and would do almost anything to preserve them
Guest Column: Almost 100,000 Comments Ask for Broad Look at Coal Export Terminal
From the Friends of the San Juans Voices from across the county, state, and country have weighed in on the “cradle to grave” impacts of coal export. The public comment period for the Gateway
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Brings Problem-Solving to the Table
Editor: Greg Ayers will bring a wealth of practical problem solving business experience to the San Juan County Council. In 2011 he was asked to serve on the White House Business Council. Greg has since
Coal Terminal Series: The Players Involved
By Floyd McKay From Crosscut.com “The long and winding road . . . that leads to your door.” Paul McCartney’s road could scarcely be longer and more twisted than the process that rolls forth next
