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Tax Bills Mailed This Week
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Assessor’s Office has certified the tax levies and levy rates for 2011 taxes. Overall, there was an average increase of 9.1% in rates, primarily
Ranker Appointed to White House Oceans Committee
From the Senate Democrats Office State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, received an appointment to President Obama’s National Ocean Council Governance Coordinating Committee (GCC) on Feb. 22. Ranker is one of 18 members from states,
Ranker’s Puget Sound Corps Bill Expected to Create Jobs
Senate approves Ranker Puget Sound Corps bill From the Senate Democrats office On Feb. 23, the State Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator Kevin Rankin to create green jobs for youth and veterans seeking
Ranker Bill Redefines Shoreline Buffers for Residences
Ranker shoreline bill passes key Senate committee From the Senate Democratic Office The Senate Natural Resources & Marine Waters Committee passed legislation Feb. 22 addressing how the state deals with residential units alongside shoreline buffers.
Guest Column: Re-think Your Personal Relationship — to Garbage
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator These days a lot more of us are thinking about garbage that’s generated on the islands. It’s a good thing we are. This may
Independent Planner to Facilitate Talk following “Finding Our Way” Screening on Feb. 26
Planners Consider Role Change as Negotiators, not Regulators Next Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m., several Orcas faith and fellowship organizations invite the public to a viewing of the documentary, “Finding Our Way,”
No ADU Drawing Required This Year – More Permits than Applicants
County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of 11 permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available in 2011 and only
Orcas Meeting for Solid Waste Planning Feb. 24
From San Juan County Public Works Department The Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Update team is returning to Orcas for a community planning meeting on Thursday Feb. 24, 2011, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
Scenic Byway Plan Seeks Final Public Input
Comments Due February 28 By Liz Illg, Scenic Byway Coordinator The SJISB partnership is now seeking feedback from the public on the first four sections of the plan and the ideas for a logo. The
Guest Column: Building a Consensus for A Way Forward on Orcas School Facilities Issues
Community meetings planned for two Saturday afternoons, March 19 and 26 with two evening sessions in between By Fred Klein Here is the opportunity... Just imagine. Being in a room with 59 other Orcas islanders
Celebrate Native Plants the Weekend of February 26
From the San Juan County Land Bank Start by attending the Master Gardener Native Plant Sale from 9 – 12 Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the San Juan County Fair Grounds in Friday Harbor, the
Letter to the Editor: Literally Reading “Common Sense Alliance” Message
Fear Mongering I just received a card from the Common Sense Alliance and neither my wife nor I could make much sense out of it. If you read literally the quoted “Facts” that allege the
County Council Workshop on Best Available Science & Solid Waste
Council Workshop on Monday, Feb. 28 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Workshop on Monday, February 28, 2011 in the Large Conference Room of the Council Offices at
Orcas Hears Progress on Mt. Baker Road and Constructed Wetlands
As part of the County Council meeting held yesterday at the Eastsound Fire Station, updates on the Mount Baker Road upgrade and the engineered wetland near the Eastsound Village Green were presented. County
County Council Meets on Orcas Today — Field Trips Planned
The San Juan County Council meets on Orcas Island today, from, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The public is welcome to attend. At 2:30 p.m., “Field Trips” to the constructed
Be a Beach Watcher! Classes Start in March
By Shann Weston Turn your your love of the islands into service! WSU Beach Watchers is recruiting for the 2011 season. March 25-May 13. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by
