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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
Guest Column: The Education – Imagination Link
By Teddy Deane and the San Juan County Arts Council What will the next 50 years be like for the kids of today? An educated guess suggests that it will be more multinational, multicultural, digital,
Plan Your Business on Orcas Nov. 21
Monday, Nov. 21 from 9 to 12:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall San Juan County Economic Development Council and the Orcas Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to present a workshop on "Planning and
For the Record: The Closing of Jones Family Farms Store
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The owner of a small store on Lopez that sells live shellfish frozen seafood, meat and produce has distributed a two page letter to the media,
Guest Column: County Shuts Down Jones’ Lopez Farm Stand
By Nick and Sara Jones Lopez Island After two and a half years of operation, the San Juan County CD&P has determined that we are operating our farm-stand “without the benefit of a permit”.
Drainage 101: How to Protect Your Property
Free Educational Workshop Saturday Nov. 19 on Orcas During the fall, winter and spring the San Juan Islands receive significant precipitation that can cause property to become wet and muddy and even cause
Brann Cabin Restoration Progressing
Private Contributions Sought to complete Interior & Finish Work By Stan Matthews, County Website and Communications Manager The restoration of the Brann Cabin to its homesteading period has begun. Restoration expert David Rogers
Take the Pledge Nov. 15, “America Recycles Day”
By Helen Venada SJC Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator “America Recycles Day” is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the importance (1) of recycling and (2) of making conscious efforts to “close the
Learn to Lead in the San Juan Islands
Application deadline Nov. 14 "The future of the islands will be decided in the islands." Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) is a six-month program that brings together professional leaders in various sectors to help an interactive
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank’s Work of Protecting Islands Continues
Dear Editor: Now that the citizens' effort to renew our Land Bank has concluded, we would like to express our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers as well as the entire San
Vaccinations Urged as Whooping Cough Spreads
By the San Juan County Health Department San Juan County Health officials report the Whooping Cough (Pertussis) outbreak is continuing. To date there have been 27 probable and confirmed cases among County residents and
Orcas Vote Results Solidify Original Projections
Land Bank Renewal Still Close Tabulation in the Nov. 8 election as of 6 p.m. on Nov. 9 indicate that early projections still hold, with the Land Bank Renewal outcome still in question. The Orcas
Learn about the Science of Climate Change at WSU webinar
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. online By Tara Zimmerman, Associate in Research Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources We hear about climate change from the media, but the information can be confusing and
