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Vacancies on Variety of County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Web and Communications Administrator The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on County boards and commissions. The following is a list of
Applied Physics Class Builds, Launches Solar Boat
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Island High School Applied Physics class proudly displayed the culmination of their efforts at a morning assembly on Thursday, June 2nd. The class, taught by Brett McFarland, has been
OPALCO Awards Nourdine Jensen Scholarships to Mietzner, Swanson and Smith
Three local students were presented with the first annual Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship awards at the OPALCO annual meeting on May 14th. The students are: Connar Smith of Friday Harbor High School,
Business Classes (Most Free) at the Economic Devlopment Council
From the Skagit Economic Development Association James McCafferty, Business Advisor with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, says, "With the longer days and thoughts of summer fun filling all of our heads, the coming
Charter Review: Orcas West Gains, Friday Harbor Loses Positions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, in addition to other local elected positions,
Public Hearing to Adopt the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program June 17
Non-Significance announced June 1, Hearing June 17, comments due June 15 From San Juan County Council Clerk’s office Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing
Candidate Filing Week – June 6 through June 10
By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, candidates for open positions in districts throughout the
Weatherization Tech Training promotes Builders
From the Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Northwest Workforce Council are pleased to announce that the Weatherization Tech Training program has enabled nine San Juan
EDC offers social media & SIM workshop on Orcas
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join
Letter to the Editor: Why Chip Seal Watmough Head Road?
Dear Editor, We live on Watmough Head Road on the southeast end of Lopez island which, we understand, the County intends to chip seal in late June. Like the great majority of people living down
Citizens Start Land Bank Petition Drive for Renewal
By Mindy Kayl Orcas Island has 77 miles of coastline and one mile of that is public access. Crescent Beach, the Eastsound Waterfront Park, Judd Cove and the sandy beach near Deer
Letter to the Editor: A Brilliant Idea for our Waterfront
With all the hullabaloo associated with building construction, permits, approvals, zoning, EPRC recommendations, ADU’s, Growth Management, and all the other ‘stuff’ we constantly hear about new buildings and development, how about an idea that goes
Orcas Park & Rec Begins Limited Operations Soon
By Martha Farish, OIPRD Commissioner The Orcas Island Park and Rec District (OIPRD) Commissioners are seeking a small office space within walking distance of Eastsound. They also anticipate needing part-time administrative support from someone willing
Park & Rec Commissioners to Present Plans at School Meeting
Directors of the Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (OIPRD) will be attending the Orcas Island School District Board meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Public School library. In order to
Bonnie Brae Works with Sewer District for Solutions
Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioners Rollie Sauer and Greg Ayers met with concerned Bonnie Brae residents last week to discuss the deadlines set by the sewer district for sewer hookup fees and monthly charges
Guest Opinion: Stormwater Treatment Facility Will Betray Public Trust and Good Faith
By Sadie Bailey You’re at the Farmer’s Market or enjoying Music in the Park on a Sunday evening. When you look toward the Band Shell, what will you see? Blinding sun in your eyes and
