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Charter Review Committee Continues to Hear from Gov’t. Officials
From the San Juan County Charter Review Commission The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday February 25 at the San Juan Grange from 8 a.m. to 3
Lodging Tax Grants Totaling $350K Will Consider New Projects
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Applications are now being accepted for a total of $350,000 in San Juan County Lodging Tax tourism grants. The County’s Lodging Tax revenue increased by nearly 8
Letter to the Editor: Join to Amend “Corporate Personhood” Laws
From Sharon Abreu Next Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Fire Station in Eastsound from 12:30-2:30 pm, we’ll have the opportunity to get familiar with a Resolution that’s being submitted to our County Council in
Military Sonar in Use Shortly Before Orca’s Death
A Canadian naval vessel had engaged in sonar training just days before a female orca, who might have bred and helped with L pod's recovery, washed up on the coast. From Crosscut.com and Green Acre
SJC Land Bank Commission to meet
8:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, Mullis Community Senior Center The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, February 24th at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589
Letter to the Editor: Friends of San Juans to Discuss Its Part in Code Enforcement
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Stephanie Buffum Field, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans Over the past couple weeks, you may have seen or heard about a
Guest Opinion: County Requirements “A Blizzard of Bureaucratic Nonsense?”
By Terry Gillespie The San Juan Builder’s Association supports good community planning. Our island’s environment, our quality of life, and our community social structure are exceptional. The San Juan Islands are a treasure. The County’s
Local Advocates Maintain Derelict Vessel Removal
By County Auditor Milene Henley Derelict vessels are more than an eyesore in San Juan County: they are a risk to the environment, public health and navigation. So when San Juan County gave
Letter to the Editor: Finding the Bright Side at Moran State Park
The board members for Friends of Moran are finding it hard to be upbeat right now. Because it’s that time of year when membership renewal is due and donations are collected to continue supporting projects
Orcas Replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy Passes
With 1,814 ballots counted and nearly a 65 percent "yes" vote, the 2012 Orcas Island School District Maintenance and Operations Levy has passed. The levy replaces the previous levy, which has expired, and is in
Letter to the Editor: Removal of Trees in State Park Warranted?
I have grave concerns about the State Park’s proposed response to root rot among the trees. I believe the Parks are the stewards of our natural environment. They are entrusted with allowing nature to follow
Meeting for BLM Lands in the San Juan Archipelago
Saturday, February 18, 10:30 a.m., Anacortes Senior Center U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Senator Maria Cantwell will hold a public meeting to discuss progress made so far in our efforts to
Draft Wetland Section of CAO Available Feb. 15
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager After months of discussion with technical experts, on February 15 a revised draft of the wetland amendments to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) will be
Oh-oh, Flu Has Arrived
From San Juan County Health Department Flu has arrived on San Juan Island and is starting to appear on Lopez island as well, according to the San Juan County Health Department. The department monitors the
Steve Vierthaler to Retire from Sheriff’s Dept.
Sergeant Steve Vierthaler will retire after over 35 years serving Orcas and Lopez Islands for the County Sheriff Department next week, on Feb. 22. With Raymond Harvey staffing the front office, Vierthaler recounted
Concerned Islanders Face Coal Train & Shipping Impacts
Islanders encouraged to write letters and ask for hearings to Dept. of Natural Resources Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) Irthlingz Environmental Organization, San Juan Conservation District rounded up a roomful of concerned citizens
