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Rally to End Home Foreclosures Planned
Thursday, March 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastsound Waterfront Park A special rally to end home foreclosures in our community is planned for Thursday, March 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00
Job Loss Predicted if Coal Terminal Developed
From Communitywise Bellingham Increased noise and nuisance from coal trains could hurt livability, waterfront redevelopment, tourism A new report released Tuesday, March 6 concludes that the development and operation of the proposed Gateway Pacific
County Provides Online Video of Wetlands Meeting
San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel has provided an internet link to view the March 6 Planning Commission meeting on Wetlands. Viewers will be prompted to install Microsoft Silver Light to view the meeting.
Orcas School District to Cut Friday Bus Service
No Friday bus transportation beginning March 23 Orcas Island School District Superintendent/Principal Barbara Kline announced in a letter to parents and staff on Friday, March 9 that school bus service will be canceled one day
One More Week to Comment on Solid Waste Plan
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s solid waste utility staff has begun reviewing public comments on the February 7 draft of the Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Plan. (https://sanjuanco.com/swmp).
Letter to the Editor: Complex CAO Regulations
Site-specific buffers are complex. In a perfect world, site-specific buffers would be better for property owners and better for our environment. But the costs to administer a system of this complexity will be high, both
Charter Review Commission Hears Differing Views on Number of Commissioners
Presentations from Citizens' Salary Commission, Council Chair and former Council legislators heard From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday March
Brynna Gregg, Page to Senator Kevin Ranker
Brynna Gregg, a 10th grader from Orcas Christian School, took time away from her studies last week to participate in the Senate Page Program at the Washington State Legislature. Gregg was one of
Guest Opinion: Lopez Charter Review Commissioner Presents Recommendations
By Richard Ward, Lopez Island (Editor's note: Richard Ward was elected one of 18 members of the Charter Review Commission. Following is his review of the charter and proposed recommendations, excerpted from the full document,
Economic Council Presents Employment Data
Thursday, March 8, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall What were the final numbers for employment in San Juan County in 2011? What will the trends be this upcoming year? Join Washington State’s Regional
Critical Areas Ordinance Moving Slowly Forward
Wetlands section hearing on Tuesday, March 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Over the past several years, San Juan County’s update of its Critical Areas Ordinance
School Board Bites Financial Bullet; Community Funding Helps Out
Updated Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m.) At the School Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors approved measures brought by the District Superintendent Barbara Kline and
Flu Continues on Orcas, San Juan Island
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Health Department reports that the current flu season is the latest in decades. Three regions in the US are reporting elevated levels of
Sheriff’s Office Institutes Tip Line
From Sheriff Rob Nou The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a new TIP LINE for public use. The number is 360-370-7629. This tip line goes directly to a voice mailbox in the Sheriff’s Office
Letter to the Editor: Consignment Treasures Considers Recycling Options
Consignment Treasures/CT Recycling (CT),[ in Friday Harbor], has been operating for 7 years as a private not for profit business, and it has provided over $130,000 to local charities and citizens. In the last few
Letter to the Editor: Crossroads Lecture Series Forms New Non-Profit
As the Crossroads Lecture Series continues its fifth season, we wish to share with the community an administrative change in which Orcas Crossroads has become an independent nonprofit organization. We have finalized an agreement by
