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Here’s a thought…

“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

LATEST IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Infant Care Opens at Kaleidoscope

Lin McNulty2011-10-04T07:24:17-07:00October 4th, 2011|

From Kaleidoscope Infant and Child Care Center Victory at last! Kaleidoscope’s long awaited building expansion is officially open as of Monday, October 10th! Centrally located in the heart of Eastsound, Kaleidoscope now offers

Orcas Public Gives Commentary to County Council

Lin McNulty2011-10-04T07:52:22-07:00October 4th, 2011|

The County Council, in an all-day session September 27 on Orcas Island, delved into the complexities of waste disposal and of stormwater, with a field trip to property that illustrated the finer points of the

County Truck Winds Up in the Drink off San Juan

Lin McNulty2011-10-03T17:40:40-07:00October 3rd, 2011|

By Stan Matthews Web/Communications/Public Records Officer A one-ton Public Works Department truck rolled into the water at Roche Harbor between 10 and 11 A.M. this morning and was completely submerged for approximately two hours until it

County Proposition #2: Voters to Approve or Reject Waste Usage Charge

Lin McNulty2011-10-02T19:32:06-07:00October 3rd, 2011|

San Juan County Proposition 2 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Shall San Juan County, Washington, impose a solid waste user charge for a period of 15 years upon real property in its unincorporated areas

Land Bank Renewal Proposition: For or Against?

Lin McNulty2011-10-02T19:27:16-07:00October 2nd, 2011|

Corrected Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. San Juan County Proposition #1 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): Petition has been submitted regarding the time period for the conservation area real estate excise tax. This measure

Orcas Elections 2011: Coverage in Orcas Issues

Lin McNulty2011-10-01T15:04:39-07:00October 1st, 2011|

The General Election is November 8, 2011. There are state, county and taxing district measures and candidates on the ballot. BullWings: Orcas Issues will be covering county and local elections. The proposition statements for and

Letter to the Editor: Healthy Environment Benefits People

Lin McNulty2011-09-30T18:55:11-07:00October 1st, 2011|

Why do we live on Orcas? I believe most of us live here because it provides a healthy, beautiful and safe environment for ourselves and our children. I feel compelled to respond to the recent

SJC Council, Administration Find Video Conferencing Effective

Lin McNulty2011-09-30T19:32:19-07:00September 30th, 2011|

By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Video conferencing is making citizen access to government and management’s interaction with County employees easier and more cost effective in San Juan County. On Thursday, County

Letter to the Editor: County Needs to Hear from You

Lin McNulty2011-09-30T13:47:58-07:00September 30th, 2011|

Our Shorelines Need You If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion, San Juan County needs to hear from you. If you think it wiser

Letter to the Editor: Stewardship 101 and Waste Disposal

Lin McNulty2011-09-29T19:00:44-07:00September 30th, 2011|

Becoming Ballot Wise: Sustainable Waste Options In response to this week’s County Counsel meetings, I’m advocating for two things: 1) an educational process for remodeling toxic waste practices locally, for schools, households, neighborhoods, and businesses;