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Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Not Guilty
By Gene Johnson of the Associated Press The attorney for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or
Port of Orcas Announces Commissioner Candidates
The commissioners for the Port of Orcas announce that the following Orcas Island residents have submitted letters of interest for Commissioner Position #2, recently vacated by Garth Eimers: Mark Ditto Sheldon Gregory Michael McKinstry Dave
Council Votes to Pursue Privatizing Solid Waste Transfer System
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the conclusion of a Monday morning workshop meeting on Nov. 15, the San Juan County Council directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposal to privatize the
Guest Opinion: Friends of the SJ’s Shoal Bay Project a Success
By Tina Whitman for the Friends of the San Juans Until last year, summer fish kills were common in the channel behind a derelict tide gate in Shoal Bay on Lopez Island. Water
America Recycles Day is Nov. 15
By Helen Venada San Juan County Public Works Department More than a thousand events have been scheduled across the country to showcase America Recycles Day, November 15th; many events extend for weeks before and after
Editorial: Honoring Our Veterans Beyond Today
Veterans Day 2010 War continues and threatens – we continue to fight in Afghanistan, and while “withdrawn from combat” from Iraq, military forces continue to serve there. Talk continues of the threat of war with
Eastsound Planners: Streamline Process and Move Sub-area Plan into UDC
At the Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting on Nov. 4, EPRC members met with county planning officials, Eastsound Design Review Subcommittee members and council members to expedite the processes of the advisory review group. Rene
Myhr-Stephens Race Still Excrutiatingly Close
Updated Nov. 6 at 3 a.m. Original article by Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager After the Wednesday, November 3 tabulation, challenger Jamie Stephens led incumbent Bob Myhr in the race for District 6 Council
Ferry Waters Muddled by Success of Eyman’s Latest Initiative
The Washington State Transportation Commission has proposed a 2.5% ferry fare increase to go into effect January 1. However, with the success of the Tim Eyman-sponsored initiative I-1053 in last Tuesday’s election, the increase may
School Board Hears of Strong Reserve Fund but Failing Appliances
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) budget’s in good shape, which is more than can be said for some of the heating systems and the appliances in the school cafeteria, the OISD Board heard at
Orcas Park & Rec District Levy Fails to Gain Required 60% Approval
By Milene Henley County Auditor Deputy Rob Nou will be San Juan County’s new sheriff. In election night returns, he had a commanding lead of 65% versus 34% for Deputy Brent Johnson. In Council races,
Nou Leads for Sheriff — Park and Rec Funding Short of 60% Approval
Updated Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Myhr and Stephens race close In San Juan County issues, Rob Nou has a commanding lead of 4, 113 votes over Brent Johnson's 2,183 in the race for County
Vote Today! Your Vote is Your Voice
San Juan County's General Election ballots are all by mail and must be sent back today. Orcas Islanders are reminded to turn in their ballots, by mail -- with a stamp!-- to the Post Office
Open House for Odlin Park Renovation Nov. 3
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Plans for a project Park Board Members began endorsing nearly 35 years ago and which attracted intense public comment this summer, will be unveiled at a community meeting
Community Input Needed on Arts Council
Contributed by Teddy Deane Since 2009 a small volunteer committee has been meeting to discuss the possible formation of a San Juan County Arts Council. On Thursday, November 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Economic Council Brings 8 Experts to Help with Business Financing
Business Financing Seminar in Friday Harbor presented by the Economic Development Council From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and
