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Letter to the Editor: Gov’t. Administration Should be Consistent and Fair
Reject Charter Review Propositions 1 and 2 – Let’s move forward not backwards After serving under the charter form of government for the last 20 months, I have come to fully appreciate the value its
Letter to the Editor: Students Show Leadership in Education
This month we are reaching out to donors to help with two different needs at the school. The first need is to help fund more hours for our incredible music teachers so that there may
Letter to the Editor: People not Structure Make County Gov’t. Work
Do we really need to reorganize our county again? Every organizational structure has its strengths and potential weaknesses. We don’t need to gut the Charter system the voters approved in 2005 to make it work
Ferry Service Closed to Vehicles in Late October
Graphic indicates parts of terminal dock that will be repaired in late October , necessitating restriction of vehicle transport. From Washington State Ferries Construction will take place at the Orcas Island ferry terminal
Port Purchases Lantec’s 41 Acres on North Shore
Audrey Wells brandishes a candy cane, which she observed is missing the crook to represent a shepherd's crook. She invited all at the celebration on Sept. 12 to take a candy cane in recognition
Guest Opinion: A Visual Approach to Charter Review Propositions
By Jeff Bossler I'm noticing that lots of well-meaning folks are talking past each other regarding the Charter Review Commission's proposals because it's difficult for most people to visualize issues of voting power by district
Burn Permits Delayed: It’s Too Hot and Dry
from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal Due to unusually dry weather, San Juan County continues to experience a high level of fire danger. The open burning season usually begins on October 1st of
Guest Opinion: Financial Self-interest in the Sewer Connection Debate
By Joe Cohen I will skip any discussion of the ‘history’ of how this issue got to where it is – knowing it is a minefield with heated opinions and perceptions. Rather I would like
Council Member Pratt Responds to Consignment Treasures
To the Editor: In response to concerns about the future of Consignment Treasures, I want to start by saying that I appreciate Consignment Treasures and the service it provides to the community. I want to
High School Gets a Makeover, thanks to Community and State Support
Omri Staley, Orcas High School Junior, on the first day of school, Sept. 5. Orcas Island High School students returned to school last week to find its building undergoing a makeover. Work on
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Today
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold a Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center at 4319 Deer Harbor Road (the old schoolhouse) today, Wednesday, September 12, from 1:30PM -3:30PM. The agenda is
Marine Tech Scholarships Awarded to Nine San Juan County Residents
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that nine islanders have been selected for scholarships for marine tech training at Skagit Valley College’s
Sewer District Doubles Down at Bonnie Brae
October 1 deadline to sign up or pay "availability" charge By Margie Doyle The Eastsound Sewer and Water District has long tried to get residents of the Bonnie Brae OPAL neighborhood, off Enchanted Forest Road,
Exchange-ORS Appeals to County Council
To: San Juan County WA Councilors Lovell Pratt, Howie Rosenfeld, Patty Miller, Richard Fralick, Rich Peterson and Jamie Stephens RE: ORCAS SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN JUAN COUNTY Dear Council Members: The San
County Sheriff’s Boat Grounded
From San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou On Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at about 1:45 a.m., the San Juan County Sheriff's Boat Guardian ran aground on a submerged reef near Sinclair Island, in Whatcom County.
Guest Opinion: CSA-funded Study is Flawed
By Janet Alderton In 2010, the Common Sense Alliance (CSA) funded a study that evaluated six soil samples from six residential parcels on San Juan Island. Two additional soil samples were taken from two undeveloped
