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San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Attracts New National Funding
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership is proud to announce two recent funding awards to continue their work on Washington State’s newest scenic byway.
Quick Start Tennis Train-the-Trainer Class Sept. 7
From the Orcas Park and Recreation District On September 7 from 12:30 to 7 p.m. the United States Tennis Association (USTA), Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) and the Orcas Island Tennis Association will be
Orcas Ferry Advisory Committee Member Sought
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council is has begun the search for a Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) member from Orcas Island to succeed 18-year veteran board member
Orcas Fire District Considers Taking On County-Wide Administrative Duties
By Ken Brown The Board of Fire Commissioners convened for their August regular meeting on August 9, where a main item of discussion involved the Fire Marshal’s Inter-Local Agreement. San Juan County’s Deputy Fire
Council Meets for CAO Review Before Regular Meeting on Tuesday
A special meeting of the San Juan County Council will convene at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) workshop. During the morning session, reports will be heard from scientist consultants
Plan A or Plan B? Voters Will Decide on Solid Waste System Funding & Services
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On November 8th, voters in San Juan County will choose between two alternative ways of providing and funding recycling and solid waste disposal services. The County Council
Land Bank Petition Validated for November Ballot
From the County Auditor's Office The Land Bank renewal petition for has been certified by County Auditor Milene Henley for inclusion on the November general election ballot. Pursuant to RCW 82.46.070, a group of local
Severson’s Eligibility for Charter Review Commissioner Challenged
From the Office of the County Auditor The County Auditor’s Office has received a challenge to the eligibility of candidate Laura Jo Severson to run for Charter Review Commissioner. The challenge, submitted by Shari and
Fire Danger Throughout San Juan County Increases From “Low” to “Moderate”
By County Fire Marshal Steve Marler With this long stretch of warm sunny days, the risk of a potentially damaging fire has begun to increase. While many parts of the County are still showing the
Special Council Meeting to Discuss Critical Area Ordinance Aug. 16
From the County Council Clerk Tuesday, August 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct an EARLY START SPECIAL MEETING in the Legislative Hearing
Islanders Can Make Peace Island Medical Center Their Own
By Amy Cloud of PeaceHealth Inscribed bricks and dedicated garden benches will provide personal messages and memorials from Islanders at the new PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. The bricks will cover the
Guest Opinion: Land Use and Traffic Safety Should Rank Higher than Confiscating Signs
By Sadie Bailey Stan Matthews’ July 28 post, advising people to remove their off-premises signs and sandwich boards – or “County Staff” may remove them – rankles me. For all of San Juan County, we
Letter to the Editor: Common Sense Alliance Urges Public Participation
To the Editor: On behalf of the Common Sense Alliance, I would like to thank the Planning Commission for agreeing, at its meeting on July 22, 2011, to undertake further consideration of code enforcement ordinance
Guest Opinion: Port Should Find Funding Other Than New Marina
by Jim Ekberg, Olga The Port Authority is seeking new funding to replace the dwindling income from previous FAA subsidies. They are considering acquiring the county dock at the foot of Madrona point for
School Board Votes on Reductions and a Levy
Submitted by Keith Whitaker Business Manager, Orcas Island School District At the regular Board meeting on Thursday, July 28, the Board approved the resolution adopting the budget for the 2011-12 school year. Due to continuing
Full Schedule of Events As We Head into August
MONDAY, August 1 San Juan County offices closed for employee furloughs. Port of Orcas Special Meeting. Noon. "This is Lizzard" Outdoor Concert, The Trading Company at 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, August 2 Orcas StoryFest: Wit, Wiley
