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Candidate Filing Week – June 6 through June 10
By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, candidates for open positions in districts throughout the
Weatherization Tech Training promotes Builders
From the Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Northwest Workforce Council are pleased to announce that the Weatherization Tech Training program has enabled nine San Juan
EDC offers social media & SIM workshop on Orcas
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join
Letter to the Editor: Why Chip Seal Watmough Head Road?
Dear Editor, We live on Watmough Head Road on the southeast end of Lopez island which, we understand, the County intends to chip seal in late June. Like the great majority of people living down
Citizens Start Land Bank Petition Drive for Renewal
By Mindy Kayl Orcas Island has 77 miles of coastline and one mile of that is public access. Crescent Beach, the Eastsound Waterfront Park, Judd Cove and the sandy beach near Deer
Letter to the Editor: A Brilliant Idea for our Waterfront
With all the hullabaloo associated with building construction, permits, approvals, zoning, EPRC recommendations, ADU’s, Growth Management, and all the other ‘stuff’ we constantly hear about new buildings and development, how about an idea that goes
Orcas Park & Rec Begins Limited Operations Soon
By Martha Farish, OIPRD Commissioner The Orcas Island Park and Rec District (OIPRD) Commissioners are seeking a small office space within walking distance of Eastsound. They also anticipate needing part-time administrative support from someone willing
Park & Rec Commissioners to Present Plans at School Meeting
Directors of the Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (OIPRD) will be attending the Orcas Island School District Board meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Public School library. In order to
Bonnie Brae Works with Sewer District for Solutions
Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioners Rollie Sauer and Greg Ayers met with concerned Bonnie Brae residents last week to discuss the deadlines set by the sewer district for sewer hookup fees and monthly charges
Guest Opinion: Stormwater Treatment Facility Will Betray Public Trust and Good Faith
By Sadie Bailey You’re at the Farmer’s Market or enjoying Music in the Park on a Sunday evening. When you look toward the Band Shell, what will you see? Blinding sun in your eyes and
Letter to the Editor: Learn About Afghanistan with Crossroads
On Sunday we will have an excellent opportunity to hear about Afghanistan and Pakistan from a leading expert, Dr. Andrew Wilder, who has lived and worked there most of his life. Personally, I am confused
Special Council Meeting to Consider Transportation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct an EARLY START Special Meeting in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, May 23, beginning at 8:30
May 21 Ferry Meeting Rescheduled for June 18
Meeting also planned with County Council in Friday Harbor June 8 The Ferry Community Partnership meeting in Anacortes (originally scheduled for May 21) has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on Saturday, June 18
County Schedules Furlough Days
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s governmental offices, except for emergency dispatch and response services, will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day Most of the County's non-judicial
County Chicken Pox Outbreak
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials are urging the community to help prevent the spread of chickenpox on San Juan Island, after cases of the disease were confirmed at
School Bond Hearing Rescheduled for June 8
From Orcas Island School District Business Office The initial notice of a public hearing on the issuance of non-voted debt, which was issued by the Orcas Island School District and published in the Islands Sounder
