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Ferry fares to go up in October and May
The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted changes to current ferry fares at a hearing held in Seattle on Wednesday, August 24. According to Ferries Secretary for the State Department of Transportation, David Moseley, "The changes
Canvass Board Dismisses Severson Challenge
From the San Juan County Auditor's Office The San Juan County Canvassing Board earlier this week heard a challenge to the candidacy of Laura Jo Severson for Charter Review Commissioner. The Board unanimously determined that
Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal Gets Federal Highway Funds
From Washington State Ferries The Friday Harbor ferry terminal will get a safety upgrade thanks to a $240,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will
San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Attracts New National Funding
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership is proud to announce two recent funding awards to continue their work on Washington State’s newest scenic byway.
Quick Start Tennis Train-the-Trainer Class Sept. 7
From the Orcas Park and Recreation District On September 7 from 12:30 to 7 p.m. the United States Tennis Association (USTA), Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) and the Orcas Island Tennis Association will be
Orcas Ferry Advisory Committee Member Sought
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council is has begun the search for a Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) member from Orcas Island to succeed 18-year veteran board member
Orcas Fire District Considers Taking On County-Wide Administrative Duties
By Ken Brown The Board of Fire Commissioners convened for their August regular meeting on August 9, where a main item of discussion involved the Fire Marshal’s Inter-Local Agreement. San Juan County’s Deputy Fire
Council Meets for CAO Review Before Regular Meeting on Tuesday
A special meeting of the San Juan County Council will convene at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) workshop. During the morning session, reports will be heard from scientist consultants
Plan A or Plan B? Voters Will Decide on Solid Waste System Funding & Services
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On November 8th, voters in San Juan County will choose between two alternative ways of providing and funding recycling and solid waste disposal services. The County Council
Land Bank Petition Validated for November Ballot
From the County Auditor's Office The Land Bank renewal petition for has been certified by County Auditor Milene Henley for inclusion on the November general election ballot. Pursuant to RCW 82.46.070, a group of local
Severson’s Eligibility for Charter Review Commissioner Challenged
From the Office of the County Auditor The County Auditor’s Office has received a challenge to the eligibility of candidate Laura Jo Severson to run for Charter Review Commissioner. The challenge, submitted by Shari and
Fire Danger Throughout San Juan County Increases From “Low” to “Moderate”
By County Fire Marshal Steve Marler With this long stretch of warm sunny days, the risk of a potentially damaging fire has begun to increase. While many parts of the County are still showing the
Special Council Meeting to Discuss Critical Area Ordinance Aug. 16
From the County Council Clerk Tuesday, August 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct an EARLY START SPECIAL MEETING in the Legislative Hearing
Islanders Can Make Peace Island Medical Center Their Own
By Amy Cloud of PeaceHealth Inscribed bricks and dedicated garden benches will provide personal messages and memorials from Islanders at the new PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. The bricks will cover the
Guest Opinion: Land Use and Traffic Safety Should Rank Higher than Confiscating Signs
By Sadie Bailey Stan Matthews’ July 28 post, advising people to remove their off-premises signs and sandwich boards – or “County Staff” may remove them – rankles me. For all of San Juan County, we
Letter to the Editor: Common Sense Alliance Urges Public Participation
To the Editor: On behalf of the Common Sense Alliance, I would like to thank the Planning Commission for agreeing, at its meeting on July 22, 2011, to undertake further consideration of code enforcement ordinance
