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America Recycles Day is Nov. 15
By Helen Venada San Juan County Public Works Department More than a thousand events have been scheduled across the country to showcase America Recycles Day, November 15th; many events extend for weeks before and after
Editorial: Honoring Our Veterans Beyond Today
Veterans Day 2010 War continues and threatens – we continue to fight in Afghanistan, and while “withdrawn from combat” from Iraq, military forces continue to serve there. Talk continues of the threat of war with
Eastsound Planners: Streamline Process and Move Sub-area Plan into UDC
At the Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting on Nov. 4, EPRC members met with county planning officials, Eastsound Design Review Subcommittee members and council members to expedite the processes of the advisory review group. Rene
Myhr-Stephens Race Still Excrutiatingly Close
Updated Nov. 6 at 3 a.m. Original article by Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager After the Wednesday, November 3 tabulation, challenger Jamie Stephens led incumbent Bob Myhr in the race for District 6 Council
Ferry Waters Muddled by Success of Eyman’s Latest Initiative
The Washington State Transportation Commission has proposed a 2.5% ferry fare increase to go into effect January 1. However, with the success of the Tim Eyman-sponsored initiative I-1053 in last Tuesday’s election, the increase may
School Board Hears of Strong Reserve Fund but Failing Appliances
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) budget’s in good shape, which is more than can be said for some of the heating systems and the appliances in the school cafeteria, the OISD Board heard at
Orcas Park & Rec District Levy Fails to Gain Required 60% Approval
By Milene Henley County Auditor Deputy Rob Nou will be San Juan County’s new sheriff. In election night returns, he had a commanding lead of 65% versus 34% for Deputy Brent Johnson. In Council races,
Nou Leads for Sheriff — Park and Rec Funding Short of 60% Approval
Updated Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Myhr and Stephens race close In San Juan County issues, Rob Nou has a commanding lead of 4, 113 votes over Brent Johnson's 2,183 in the race for County
Vote Today! Your Vote is Your Voice
San Juan County's General Election ballots are all by mail and must be sent back today. Orcas Islanders are reminded to turn in their ballots, by mail -- with a stamp!-- to the Post Office
Open House for Odlin Park Renovation Nov. 3
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Plans for a project Park Board Members began endorsing nearly 35 years ago and which attracted intense public comment this summer, will be unveiled at a community meeting
Community Input Needed on Arts Council
Contributed by Teddy Deane Since 2009 a small volunteer committee has been meeting to discuss the possible formation of a San Juan County Arts Council. On Thursday, November 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Economic Council Brings 8 Experts to Help with Business Financing
Business Financing Seminar in Friday Harbor presented by the Economic Development Council From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and
Medication Take Back – Free and Easy!
By Brian Rader It is time to take a look inside your medicine cabinet. Anything expired? Anything dusty from years of not being used? Anything where the label is faded and unreadable, and
Comment on New Fare Proposal Nov. 4 on Inter-island Ferry Meeting
The Washington State Transportation Commission has released a draft fare adjustment proposal and is now seeking public comment. The fare proposal was developed by the Ferries Division of WSDOT (WSF) in consultation with the Ferry
EDC Offers Free Business Planning Workshop
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island on Wednesday, November 3, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The class will
Orcas Library Seeks New Trustee
The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving January 1, 2011. The length of the term is five years. The board is configured of five members who have the charge
