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Quakes, Tsunamis, and the Islands
A practical take on disaster preparedness By Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management Last week’s earthquake in Japan has grabbed headlines across the world for obvious reasons. The scale of the
County Land Bank Meets in Eastsound this Friday
From the San Juan County Land Bank The public is invited to join Land Bank commissioners and staff at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound for an afternoon discussion about Land Bank projects and priorities. The
Port Affirms Aircraft Right-of-Way
On March 10, the Port of Orcas District Commissioners adopted the following policy on Pedestrian and Vehicle movement on airport surfaces: Whether you are a pedestrian or the driver of a vehicle contemplating entry to
OIPRD Meets Twice to Take Care of Parks & Rec Business
At the special public meeting of the new Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) on Thursday, March 10, OIPRD Commissioner heard from rarin’-to-go representatives for a Buck Mountain Trail, the newly-formed Wrestling Team and
Guest Column: So Just How Does Our Government Spend Our Money?
By Jeff Struthers There is a great furor brewing in the other Washington about government spending, the deficit, and what to do about it. What's new is the intensity of the debate and the scope
EDC & NW Workforce Offer Energy Retrofit Training for Contractors
Four-day training in Bellingham in April for $50 registration The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) announces Energy Efficiency Retrofit Technician training for currently employed or recently unemployed contractors and builders. This training will
Islander Greg Ayers Confers with the President
Sometimes government moves so slowly, you almost think it’s comatose. And then there are the times, as Dr. Greg Ayers learned last month, when you scarcely have time to turn around before you’re
Gund Family Conserves “Forever Wild” Land on Stuart Island
From the San Juan Preservation Trust The San Juan Preservation Trust is pleased to announce that a key 83-acre parcel has been added to a network of conserved lands on Stuart Island's iconic
Public Works Director Jon Shannon Steps Down
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Administrator Pete Rose announced Friday, March 11, that longtime County Public Works Director Jon Shannon has asked to be reassigned from his position as department
County Emergency Management Advice on Tsunami
Updated at 9:30 a.m. on March 11 At 7 a.m. on Friday, March 11, Brendan Cowan, Director of the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) wrote regarding the 8.9 earthquake that occurred in
Opportunity for Orcas General Contractors – Informational Meeting on Friday, Mar 11
Informational meeting on Friday, Mar 11 at 1 p.m. in the school library The Orcas Island School District is working with the State of Washington’s ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracting) Team to develop and implement
House passes Ranker bill to maintain sales tax for Canadian visitors
From the Senate Democratic Office The House of Representatives today approved legislation that would continue the collection of a sales tax from Canadians shopping in Washington. Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, sponsored Senate Bill
EDC Announces Move to New Location, New Board Members
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), the state- and municipality-funded agency working to assist small businesses and startups in San Juan County, announces its move to a new location in downtown Friday Harbor.
Women Voters Discussion: Tracking County Charter Review
The League of Women Voters of San Juan County will hold a panel discussion about the forthcoming County Charter Review process on Monday, March 14th. The meeting will take place at the San Juan Island
Orcas Park & Rec Meetings Bookend the Town Hall this Thursday
The Orcas Park and Recreation District will hold two meetings for this coming Thursday, Feb. 10: 1. Regular Public Meeting from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. 376-2331. The Commissioners will begin
OPALCO Members Turn Energy Efficiency Measures Into Big Savings!
OPALCO reported 1,181,291 kWh of implemented energy savings for 2010 to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), who administers and funds OPALCO’s conservation program. This includes residential and commercial savings and equates to about $82,690 given an average rate
