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County Secures 50-year Lease on Lopez’ Odlin South Property
From the Land Bank San Juan County has just concluded a 50-year lease with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the Odlin South school trust land on Lopez. The state paid DNR
Tour Elementary School Construction July 12
By Kyle Freeman, Orcas Elementary/Middle School Principal The Orcas Island School District would like to invite parents and community members to tour the Nellie S. Milton Building (the elementary school) to see the progress of
Library Fair Headed This Way — August 13
By Sandra Wilson Orcas Island Friends of the Library Time to make sure your calendar is cleared for Saturday, August 13 -- the Annual Friends of the Library Fair! The Village Green will be the
Learn About Local Planning on July 14
"A Short Course on Local Planning," hosted by San Juan County, will be given at the Deer Harbor Community Club from 2- 5 p.m on Thursday, July 14. The course will be presented by members
Critical Areas Update Coming Round the Bend
County Council Member Patty Miller, representing Orcas West, says that the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update IS happening, and mostly according to the work plan the Council set for 2011. There has been a
Park & Rec Plans Meets for Funding & Buck Park Decisions
The Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (OIPRD) plans meetings next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The meetings will be held at different locations, and the public is welcome at all public sessions of the meetings.
County Offices Closed July 5th Due to Employee Furloughs
Most of the County's non-judicial offices will be closed Tuesday, July 5, the third of the County’s five budget-related employee furlough days. Emergency services and offices with operating dates mandated by the state will remain
Celebrate Independence Day with Safety in Mind
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal The Fourth of July is a time when we all celebrate our nation’s heritage. Many of us choose to include fireworks as a part of that celebration.
CAO Public Hearing for Geologically Hazardous & Flooded Areas July 15
Notice of Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for Geologically Hazardous Areas and Frequently Flooded Areas Comment deadline July 12 Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission
WSF Expecting Heavy Ferry Traffic on Weekend
From WSF Please plan ahead for heavy traffic this Fourth of July weekend. We encourage customers to walk on instead of taking their vehicles. Paid parking is available at the Anacortes terminal. The San Juan
Park & Rec Board to Hold Executive Meeting
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold an Executive Session at 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, at the home of Martha Farish, 105 Orcas Rd., Eastsound. The OIPRD Board of Commissioners will
Misidentification of Poison Hemlock Can Be Deadly
By Alison Halpern, Executive Secretary, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a poisonous weed to people and animals, can currently be found blooming all over Washington State. Last
County Ferry Advisory Group Seeks Comment on Fall Schedule
By Howie Rosenfeld, County Council Liaison to Ferry Advisory Committee San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) and Washington State Ferries (WSF) have begun reviewing the ferry schedule for this fall, and are seeking public
Orcas School Board Continues to Move Forward
State funding still being revised; teaching staff reinstated At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting of June 23, the findings of the group of building contractors that came out of “A Way
Sutton to Speak to Transportation Commission on Fare Hike Proposal
The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a special meeting on June 29 to review the Washington State Ferries (WSF) ferry far proposal. Orcas resident Ed Sutton, who chairs the local Ferry Advisory Committee
Solid Waste Solution: Still in the Sausage-Making Stage
Updated June 25 at 12 p.m. An interview with San Juan County Council Member Patty Miller, Chair of the Solid Waste Sub-committee Another ingredient was added to the county’s solid waste discussion this week
