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Eastsound Review Committee Considers Streetscape Plan
Committee also considers Ocean Forest project on Main Street Eastsound Planning and Review Committee considered options and costs of the revised Streetscape Plan during its Sept. 1 meeting. The first hour was
Workshop on Agricultural Activity Protection thru Voluntary Stewardship
From Lovel Pratt, San Juan County Council A Voluntary Stewardship Program Workshop will be held on Monday September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Key Bank Garden Room. Recent legislation established the Voluntary
County Budget Revision Ordinance Subject of Hearing
September 13 at 10:15 a.m. San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that the Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance and to revise the
New County Boat Expected to Reduce Costs, Boost Efficiency
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Wednesday, San Juan County’s Public Works Department took delivery of a new boat that will enable it to retire two aging boats and, for the
Orcas, Lopez Town Hall Meetings Planned
Wetlands Town Hall Meetings on Orcas Sept. 8, on Lopez Sept. 9 Orcas Island County Council Members Patty Miller and Richard Fralick will host a Town Hall Meeting on the Update of the Critical Areas
Guest Column: Irene Inspires Island Preparedness
By Dave Halloran Like the folk song, "Goodnight Irene," Hurricane Irene has left many tales of woe in its path of destruction. Emergency Managers frequently use these as examples and cautionary tales, and this is
OPALCO Equipment Failure Causes Brief Eastsound Power Outage
From Orcas Power and Light (OPALCO) [Yesterday, Aug. 31,] at approximately 2:15 p.m., OPALCO linemen were performing routine maintenance in an underground vault located by the County Sheriff’s office on Mt. Baker Road when an
Walk Judd Cove Preserve with Land Bank Stewards
Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. The San Juan County Land Bank invites to you a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Join Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and local historian Boyd Pratt
Land Bank Opens Historic Driggs Park in Friday Harbor
From the San Juan County Land Bank The Land Bank has partnered with property owners Pete and Becky Kilpatrick to allow public access to the lot at the corner of Caines Street
Multiple Changes in CAO Review & Environmental Statement Subject to Public Hearing Sept. 16
Written comments due Sept. 14 From the San Juan County Department of Development and Planning The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Wetlands Critical Area provisions
Auditor Seeks Writers for Argument Against School Board Levy Measure
From Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor In order to ensure an informed electorate, state law requires the County Auditor, whenever possible, to include in the local Voters’ Pamphlet arguments advocating adoption and rejection of
Lowered Reserves, Alternative Learning Changes Concern Orcas School Board
It was another marathon school board meeting last Thursday night, much of it taken up in explaining the lower-than-expected general fund balance presented by Business Manager Keith Whitaker. Also, last-minute changes by the State
Park & Rec – School Board Meet on Buck Park Properties
The Orcas Island School Board (OISD) had an early start to their regular meeting on August 25 in a special, joint meeting with the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) Board to work out
Ferry fares to go up in October and May
The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted changes to current ferry fares at a hearing held in Seattle on Wednesday, August 24. According to Ferries Secretary for the State Department of Transportation, David Moseley, "The changes
Canvass Board Dismisses Severson Challenge
From the San Juan County Auditor's Office The San Juan County Canvassing Board earlier this week heard a challenge to the candidacy of Laura Jo Severson for Charter Review Commissioner. The Board unanimously determined that
Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal Gets Federal Highway Funds
From Washington State Ferries The Friday Harbor ferry terminal will get a safety upgrade thanks to a $240,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will
