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Park & Rec Board to Hold Executive Meeting
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold an Executive Session at 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, at the home of Martha Farish, 105 Orcas Rd., Eastsound. The OIPRD Board of Commissioners will
Misidentification of Poison Hemlock Can Be Deadly
By Alison Halpern, Executive Secretary, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a poisonous weed to people and animals, can currently be found blooming all over Washington State. Last
County Ferry Advisory Group Seeks Comment on Fall Schedule
By Howie Rosenfeld, County Council Liaison to Ferry Advisory Committee San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) and Washington State Ferries (WSF) have begun reviewing the ferry schedule for this fall, and are seeking public
Orcas School Board Continues to Move Forward
State funding still being revised; teaching staff reinstated At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting of June 23, the findings of the group of building contractors that came out of “A Way
Sutton to Speak to Transportation Commission on Fare Hike Proposal
The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a special meeting on June 29 to review the Washington State Ferries (WSF) ferry far proposal. Orcas resident Ed Sutton, who chairs the local Ferry Advisory Committee
Solid Waste Solution: Still in the Sausage-Making Stage
Updated June 25 at 12 p.m. An interview with San Juan County Council Member Patty Miller, Chair of the Solid Waste Sub-committee Another ingredient was added to the county’s solid waste discussion this week
New Master Plan for San Juan County Fairgrounds
Meeting on Orcas July 5 The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is seeking input from residents as it begins development of a Master Plan for the fairgrounds. Planners want to know what County
Gaylord to Pursue Barefoot Bandit County Charges
By Randall Gaylord, SJ County Prosecutor Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Guilty to 7 Federal Charges, Including Bank Burglary in Eastsound On Friday June 17, 2011 Colton Harris-Moore pled guilty to seven charges brought in Federal District
Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Guilty Today
Colton Harris-Moore, aka “the Barefoot Bandit,” pleaded guilty to federal charges today, including the burglary of Islanders Bank on Orcas Island on September 5, 2009, using tools stolen from Ace Hardware in Eastsound. San
Council Votes to Raise Solid Waste Tipping Fees
New fee goes into effect July 1 On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the San Juan County Council enacted ordinance No.16 -2011: to increase tipping fees approximately five percent for self-haul customers beginning on
All Are Welcome to Join the FEAST
Summer agricultural program for teens -- and adults -- start up again Once again, the gardens and fields of Orcas will yield rhubarb, lettuce, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and flowers -- and zucchini.
Council Urges an End to Inflammatory Rhetoric
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council, Tuesday June 14, endorsed and signed a letter “To the Media, County Staff and People of San Juan County,” asking each
Sign Marijuana & Land Bank Renewal Petitions at League of Women Voters Meeting Today
Local League President to attend meeting at Outlook Inn at 5 p.m. Ann Jarrell, the President of the League of Women Voters(LWV) of the the San Juans will speak at the Orcas Contingent of the
Crossroads Lecture Reports on the Tea Party
By Susan Malins Director for the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Committee Are you curious about the Tea Party? This Saturday a Crossroads "Extra Event" reveals, for the first time, the fascinating results of recent UW
Eastsound Constructed Wetland Open House June 16
From San Juan County Public Works San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Open House for the Eastsound Constructed Wetland project in Eastsound on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 3:30 – 5:30pm, at
Special Three-day Filing Period June 15 – 17
By Doris Schaller, County Elections Supervisor A special three day filing period will be held in accordance with RCW 29A.24.171 for the offices listed below. Filings will be accepted on June 15, 16 & 17,
