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Guest Opinion: Proposed Charter Amendments Explained
By Larry Hendel of Islanders for Better Government The four Lopez members of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) are sponsoring a forum, primarily for people on Lopez Island, on August 16 at 5 pm
Guest Opinion: New Athletic Policy Encourages Parent-Student-Public Dialogue
By Justin Paulsen When it comes to decisions that affect the safety and security of our children, it seems that those decisions are always met with a high level of scrutiny and emotion. This could
Safety Tax Passing by 52 Percent
San Juan County San Juan County - Proposition No. 1, "Concerning the imposition of a sales and use tax for criminal justice and public safety purposes," was passing by 195 votes as of last night's
Owners Build Fence to Protect Publicly-used Property
New fence protects narrow lot for enjoyment of property owners and their guests Lillian Harris knows that Orcas Islanders and tourists alike have "always" crossed through the wooded private property from the Orcas
Deer Harbor Planners to Spotlight Council Candidates in Aug/Sept Meetings
Wednesday, August 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Center The Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee (DHPRC), formed upon County approval of the Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan in 2007, will be having its
Council to Discuss Two Lodging Tax Issues
from Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At its regular August 7th Meeting, the San Juan County Council will take up two issues that affect how special taxes collected on lodging and camping facilities
Scott Lancaster Enters Council Race for Orcas
Therese and Scott Lancaster at the Community Parade on July 7. Scott Lancaster, Owner of Orcas Island (Ace) Hardware in Eastsound, says his wife Therese made him do it -- run for County
Letter to the Editor: Care for Where One Lives and What One Owns
Dear San Juan Citizens, Wow! We have the Audubon Society and other organizations having their members sign form letters asking to have our BLM lands be made a National Monument. Why not have a local
Evergreen State Out of Service: Other Ferries Pitch In
From Washington State Ferries Updated 4:30 p.m. August 5 The Evergreen State, which is the interisland vessel, is out of service until further notice due to necessary repairs. All vessels are delayed but making scheduled
Explore the Prairie at American Camp
By Madrona Murphy Join the San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society and park staff in an exploration of the prairie landscape at American Camp on Sunday August 12 from 1 to
Voters’ Guide Available Online
From San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley Some voters have had trouble using the new online Voters’ Guide developed by the Secretary of State’s Office. A pdf version of the guide is now available on
Opponents to Ballot Measures Sought to Make Arguments
From County Auditor Milene Henley County Auditor Milene Henley has confirmed the selection of persons to write Voters’ Pamphlet arguments in support of local ballot measures in the November General Election. She is still seeking
San Juan Islands Ferry Reservations Advisory Group Forming
From Jim Corenman, Chair, San Juan Islands Ferry Advisory Committee As David Moseley (Assistant Secretary for WSDOT and executive of the ferry system) announced at the June 7 WSF Public Meetings on the inter-island ferry
State Ferries Get $5.8 Million in Federal Funding
From the office of Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02 Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on August 2 noted] $5.8 million in federal funding for ferries in Northwest Washington. The U.S. Department of Transportation grants will fund infrastructure
Billing Cycle Change for Some OPALCO Members
All OPALCO members on Orcas, Lopez, Shaw, Decatur, Blakely, Center, Obstruction, Crane, Canoe, Bell, Fawn and Double islands will move to a new mid-month billing cycle beginning in September 2012. Members on San Juan, Henry,
Orcas Park & Rec Names Marcia West as Director
Marcia West, just-named Executive Director of Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD). There will be a reception welcoming Marcia West on Sept. 16 The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) has
