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New Recycling Fees Will Increase Jan. 1, 2013
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manger In response to a dramatic increase in hauling costs, the San Juan County Council has increased the fee for dropping off recycling at County Solid Waste facilities
Letter to the Editor: Legislators Face a Moral Obligation to Act
We must do something. Here is a copy of the letter I sent to all Washington’s representatives: In January 2011, I wrote you a letter conveying my deep concerns about the use of assault rifles
Guest Opinion: Mystery of the Coal Ship Collision Brings Up Critical Questions
By Chom Graecen Around 1 a.m. December 7, 2012, a bulk carrier, Cape Apricot, slammed into the trestle at Westshore Terminals in Roberts Bank, just north of the US border, destroying 400 feet of the
OPALCO Prepares for 2013 Elections
The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 4, 2013 for its Annual Meeting and election of directors from District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and District 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe and
Editorial Column: Conversation and Action with the Good Hunter
By Margie Doyle It’s ironic that our extended family in the Seattle Bellevue area rarely comes to visit us on Orcas Island — the drive, the ferry, they say in making their regrets. And
Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Witness Birth of the Shift
Dear Friends, You're invited to a special event next Saturday, Dec. 22 aboard the San Juan Islands Inter-Island Ferry! Some of you know that last year I took a course online called the "Agents of
Rep. Larsen to Discuss Fiscal Cliff via Phone
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 6 p.m. PST Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a telephone town hall tomorrow (Monday) at 6 p.m. PST. Larsen will discuss the negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff and
Weather Watch Advisory for 36-48 Hours
From Brendan Cowan, San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management Info below is courtesy of National Weather Service in Seattle. Usually it's when we see mention of gusts in the 70 mph range that
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
Orcas West Council Member Rick Hughes By Rick Hughes, Orcas West County Council Member I would like to thank the voters of Orcas West for their amazing support in the recent November election.
Seattle Turns Out to Oppose Proposed Coal Port
Protestors at the last scoping hearing in Seattle on Dec. 13. By Zacahariah Bryan of the Ballard News Tribune From Crosscut.com By Floyd McKay King Coal was not popular Thursday night [Dec. 13]
Newly-Elected Council Members to Meet with Council Veterans
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Council Members Peterson, Miller and Stephens will be meeting informally with Council Members-Elect Rick Hughes of Orcas Island, Marc Forlenza and Bob Jarman, of San Juan Island
Bob Jarman Files for San Juan Seat on Reduced County Council
From the Committee to Elect Bob Jarman Bob Jarman, elected in November to the six-person San Juan County Council, has filed as a candidate for the countywide three-person Council election representing San Juan Island (Residency
Keep Christmas Green with these Recycling Ideas
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The US Environmental Protection Administration(EPA) reports that Americans discard more than 25% more household waste (5 million tons!) between Thanksgiving
School-Public Library Discussions Continue
Friday, December 14, from 8 to 10 a.m. Members of the Orcas Island School District and Orcas Island Library boards, along with staff members, will continue discussions regarding possibilities for improving and sustaining library services
Dr. Gregory M. Ayers Announces Candidacy for San Juan County Council
Dr. Gregory Ayers, Candidate for the Orcas position on the San Juan County Council. From Kate Hansen, Greg Ayers Campaign Manager Dr. Gregory M Ayers, an Orcas resident, is announcing his candidacy today
Lisa Byers Announces County Council Candidacy
Lisa Byers, Candidate for the Orcas position on the San Juan County Council. From Janet Brownell, Lisa Byers Campaign Manager Lisa Byers, Executive Director of OPAL Community Land Trust, has filed to be
