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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) –
View Birds of Coffelt Farm with Kim Middleton
Saturday, May 26 from 9 am - Noon Sustainably managed farmland can provide a rich environment for birds, and at the Coffelt Farm Preserve this is well demonstrated. The diversity of forest, open pastures, hedgerows, ponds,
40th District Legislators to Host Three Town Hall-style Forums
Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Friday Harbor at Mullins Senior Center Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island and Reps. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, and Kris Lytton, D-Anacortes, are reaching out to 40th
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination Clinics Scheduled Here
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager A new report from the Washington Department of Health shows reported cases of pertussis this year jumped by 200 in a single week in early May, to
Boat Accident Claims Life of Bellingham Man
From Sheriff Rob Nou On Friday, May 18, 2012 about 2:30 p.m. a boating accident resulted in a single fatality in the Salish Sea southwest of Sucia Island in San Juan County waters. Three Bellingham
Town Hall with County Council Reps Miller & Fralick
Thursday, May 24, 4–5:45 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall from Ingrid R. Gabriel, Clerk of the San Juan County Council Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Patty Miller, District 5,
Local Bank to Handle County Bond for Solid Waste Debt
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At its May 22 meeting, the San Juan County Council will formally extend its thanks to Islanders Bank for its “excellent proposal” which won the bank the
Editorial: Crunch Time and the CAO
“There is no future in neighbors fighting neighbors.” It’s with a sad and resigned feeling that I quote these words from my mentor, Pat Pomeroy, who with her husband Wes, raised four daughters, was Broker-Owner
Fish & Wildlife Section of Critical Areas Ordinance Hearing
Updated May 15 at 9 p.m. Friday, May 18 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor-videoconferencing at the Orcas Island Public Library, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk
Soil Test Challenges: Two Ways
From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Soil Challenge: Two Categories! 1) Spring 2012 - Follow-up Testing This category of testing is limited to those who submitted samples to be tested in the Fall of
