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Guest Column: Is Washington Unique?
By Gay Wilmerding Across the country, 21 million voters or more may be turned away from the polls because of a spate of 2011 voter suppression laws. Contrast Washington. Our Secretary of State’s office mailed
Memo to SJ County on Orcas Recycling Services Proposal
To the San Juan County Council: Thank you for devoting serious attention and time to the privatization plans for the Orcas transfer station. We appreciate the responsibility you have undertaken, and share your sincere commitment
Guest Opinion: Passage of Charter Propositions Critical
State Senator Kevin Ranker By Senator Kevin Ranker As a past San Juan County Commissioner, County Council Member, and now as your State Senator, I have followed closely the work of the Charter
The Great Island Grown Festival throughout the County – October 1-31
From the SJC Agricultural Resources Committee CELEBRATE THE HARVEST! Join us in October for The Great Island Grown Festival. This month-long celebration offers a rare glimpse inside the unique world of food and farming in
County to Test Vote Counting Equipment
October 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor from Milene Henley A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan
Lummi Tribe Opposes Whatcom County Coal Port
Members of the Lummi Nation watch the burning of a symbolic million-dollar check stamped "Not Negotiable" as they protest the proposed export terminal at Cherry Point.Photo courtesy of Floyd McKay and Crosscut.com By
Letter to the Editor: Six Council Members Deliver Incredible Value
I am voting to reject propositions 1 and 2 as put forward by the Charter Review Commission. While arguments for rejecting this ballot measure have been reasoned, specific and intelligent, arguments to approve have been
Orcas Has New Home for Coast Guard Detachment Materials
Gary Ford of Friday Harbor, David Tribolet of Orcas Island, Penny Milczewski of Bellingham and BOSN3 Chris Robinson of Station Bellingham look over the new siding on the old fuel attendant building at the
Letter to the Editor: Reject Charter Review Propositions 1 and 2
What began in the late 19th, early 20th century as a good government reform movement still holds value for us today. The county administrator/commission form of government began as a result of a progressive movement
Letter to the Editor: Islanders for Better Government Describes Charter Propositions
Dear San Juan County resident: This November you will be voting on three propositions to modify our County Charter. Islanders for Better Government (IBG) has been formed to promote these changes.Please read the description of
Parks & Rec District Ready to Play Ball & Fix Park
Buck Park improvement bids to be subject of Sept. 24 noon meeting By Ken Brown Community Journalist OIPRD is getting things done! OIPRD is getting new equipment, supporting community football and soccer and making
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Council Opponents Agree, Urging Rejection of Charter Propositions
Dear Voters, As the two candidates running for the County Council from District 4 on Orcas Island, we would like to thank the Charter Review Committee for their time and energy devoted to the Charter
Letter to the Editor: Charter Group’s Review to Give Citizens More Control
The Charter Review Commission (CRC) was elected to evaluate our Home Rule Charter to determine if it meets the needs of San Juan County. The CRC spent 5 months doing that. We worked hard and
Hedrick Smith’s New Book Who Stole the American Dream? Subject of Crossroads Lecture
Hedrick Smith, journalist and author, will speak on "The Dream at Risk" at the Crossroads Lecture this Saturday. By Margie Doyle Hedrick Smith, author of the newly-released book, Who Stole the American Dream?
Guest Opinion: A Simple Explanation of Charter Amendments
By David Turnoy Having moved here recently from a small town that seemed to be constantly embroiled in political tumult, I have been a bit surprised by the furor over the Charter Amendments. But because
Learn by Landscaping the Orcas Public Library
By Margaret Payne Landscape Design Workshop and Work Party, Sept. 29 at Orcas Library As Part Two in the enhancement of the Orcas Island Library landscape, Orcas Island Landscape Designer Emily Aring (www.kabloomorcas.com) will teach
