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Guest Column: Tar Sands Meet Salish Sea
By Chuenchom Sangarasri Greacen What do you think about the tar sands industry exporting its crude to the world through the Salish Sea in addition to the planned coal exports from Cherry Point? A sticky
Preparing for the Arrival of Japanese Tsunami Debris on our Shorelines
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans As coastal Washington anticipates the arrival of debris pulled out to sea in the 2011 Japanese tsunami, many questions and concerns have arisen in the minds of
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 14
Leadership San Juan Islands Class VIII will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, June 1, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor. The fourteen islanders are: Mikah Smith, Tara Dalton,
County Deputy Director of Administration Resigns
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager David Kelly has formally announced his resignation as San Juan County’s Deputy Director of Administration, effective June 29. Kelly, who joined the County’s staff in July of
Solid Waste Subcommittee To Hold Special Meeting
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on, Wednesday, May 30,2012 in the Large Conference Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street,
Orcas Firefighters Make a Quick Stop to a Vacation Rental Fire
From Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief On Sunday, May 27th at 8:51 p.m. 22 emergency responders and 9 units from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in the Sunderland
Guest Opinion: Community Immunity – Taking Care of Each Other
Orcas Drop-in Immunization Clinic May 31 at County Health Offices, Orcas Senior Center By Iris Graville, Orcas Island School Nurse Here’s what we islanders do for each other. We make meals when a new baby
Letter to the Editor: County Needs Gov’t. Change
Imagine . . . How bad can it be to work as the Administrator of San Juan County? It seems like a dream job and it pays top dollar. Imagine moving to these Islands to
Education Foundation Parties as it Fundraises
By Margie Doyle The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) pulled out all the stops in its annual "Food for Thought" fundraiser on Saturday, May 26. It was assisted by many, whom OIEF President
A Way Forward: Builders Prompt School Levy/Bond Discussion
At the May 24 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the ongoing situation of maintaining middle school buildings (the 1980s buildings) was again scrutinized by the board as they considered community support for bonds
Rainwater Catchment Will Reduce Watering Costs at School Garden
A rainwater catchment system for the expanded school garden which would be located next to the Orcas Island School District Office building was proposed to the school board by Madie Murray of Farm to Cafeteria, and was unanimously
Lots of Low-tide Days Call to Community Scientists
From the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Coming up: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory (IMHO) Field Research Days, Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of
Friday Morning Ferry to Islands Full — Heavy Holiday Weekend Expected
From Washington State Ferries As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney BC sailing at 8:30 a.m. is full. Customers are advised to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times
Council Salutes Administrator Pete Rose
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Donald “Pete” Rose was honored for his service to San Juan County yesterday, Tuesday, May 22, at his last Council meeting as County Administrator. After
Council Approves Contract for Administrator Pro Tem
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council yesterday [May21] unanimously approved a consultant agreement retaining veteran government manager Robert W. Jean to serve as County Administrator Pro Tem. Jean
Council Meeting Starts Early this Tuesday
The San Juan County Council will start a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22. The Special Meeting agenda call for items from the county administrator regarding Parking Code Amendments (2nd touch) –
