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Eastsound Constructed Wetland Completed
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager After seventeen years, the Eastsound Constructed Wetland is complete. The County purchased the 0.9-acre “Mount Property” next to the Village Green in 1994 to
Important Ferries Meeting on San Juan Island Tomorrow
Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the County Council Chambers, 55 2nd Street in Friday Harbor( and streamed live) Washington State Ferries will be holding a public meeting, meant for both the San Juans
Solid Waste Changes? No Sooner than Summer
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Manager Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy told the San Juan County Council Tuesday that County residents should see changes in the solid waste system around the
Legislative Report from Senator Kevin Ranker
Monday marked the start of the special legislation session called by Gov. Chris Gregoire to address the state’s $1.4 billion budget shortfall due to lagging revenues as a result of the Great Recession. After three
County to Take Testimony Re: Voluntary Agricultural Stewardship Program
From San Juan County Planning and Development Department Public Hearing Tuesday Dec. 13 at County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor San Juan County is currently deciding whether to participate in or opt-out of the State’s
Economic Council Offers Social Media and Marketing Workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at San Juan Library Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to
Rallies Set in Olympia as Legislature Weighs Cuts
From Washington State Department of Enterprise Services More than 3,000 people from various organizations are expected to gather Monday, Nov. 28 on the grounds of the Capitol Campus during the opening of the special legislative
Important Council Discussions & Decisions Now
Council's work may be observed via videoconference and internet This week, the San Juan County Council will hold important discussions and public hearings to inform their decisions on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update and
Senior Center Festival Begins Santa Season
Updated Nov. 23 at 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center in Eastsound After Thanksgiving, and after Black Friday, the Senior Center Advisory Committee starts
Council Tries New Format for Public Conversation on CAO November 28
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk On November 28, the San Juan County Council will conduct a moderated “Conversation” with groups and individuals interested in the update of the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance
WSF Sets Meeting
Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the County Council Chambers Washington State Ferries will be holding a public meeting on Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the County Council Chambers, 55 2nd Street
Revisiting Seattle’s WTO in Light of “Occupy Wall Street” Movement
Norm Stamper, Orcas resident and retired Seattle Police Chief, has reviewed the "Battle in Seattle" that occurred during the 1999 meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its significance to the current "Occupy Wall
Guest Column: The Costs of Confusion
By Janet Alderton Confusing and often conflicting development codes and other county regulations have serious impacts on the lives and livelihoods of our fellow islanders. The on-going struggles of the Jones family of Lopez Island
Fire District’s Agenda: New Chief Search and Meeting Management
Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Commissioners (county Fire Protection District #2) will meet Tuesday November 22, at 7:30 p.m. for a work session, open
Guest Column: “Admitted” to Hospital or “Observed?” Big Difference
By Kathi Ciskowski I am very grateful that the following news story just came out via KOMO TV Problem Solvers. Everyone needs to know about this rule. It has to do with the difference between being
Orcas Schools: General Fund Close to Target & Athletics Funded (for now)
Given the complexities of school district accounting, Business Manager Keith Whitaker was able to report to the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board that he had “closed out” the 2010-2011 academic year with an ending
