Here’s a thought…
Salary Commission to Debate Sheriff’s Pay June 4
June 1 note: Meeting time updated to 9 a.m. By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The Chairperson of the Citizen’s Salary Commission, Michael Roger, has called for a special meeting of the Commission next
Council to Convene Early June 8 to Discuss CAO Work Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will convene at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8 to allow time to discuss and take public input on the work plan for
The Week Ahead: Lots for the Rain to Shine On!
Tuesday, June 1 National Honor Society Induction and Awards Ceremony at Orcas Island High School Commons, 9:30 a.m. Toastmasters meets at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center to improve public speaking skills. All Welcome.
Who’ll be Eastsound’s Next Honorary Mayor?
Meet the Candidates June 5 By Dale Heisinger, President, Board of Directors, Children's House The Eastsound Honorary Mayoral Campaing kicks off on Saturday, June 5, on the Village Green at 11:00 am. Yes,
County Asks for Help in Developing “Best Available Science”
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager May 27, 2010 - San Juan County is mailing letters to nearly 1,000 County residents asking permission to include their property in a wetland study that will help
Jim Sullivan Appointed to Orcas School Board
May 27, 2010 -- At tonight's meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Jim Sullivan was appointed to the at-large director position vacated by Keith Whitaker, who resigned in March to apply for the
Capacity Increased between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands for Memorial Day Weekend
While interisland ferry service has been reduced due to replacement of the Evergreen State by the Hiyu, extra ferry service is provided on the Anacortes-San Juan Islands route this coming weekend. Thanks to Lance Evans,
Local Chemical Spills Cause Concern
By Brian Rader San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Spring has sprung. We have enjoyed some great weather and many of us are excited to tackle some of those outdoor projects that seem
Port of Orcas to Debate Sewer District Use of Pilings
The Port of Orcas Commissioners will have a special meeting on Wednesday, May 26 at 5 p.m. The single item on the agenda is to consider whether to allow Eastsound Sewer and Water District to
Open House at Orcas School this Saturday — Scope of $27 Million Bond Outlined
Students' Art Exhibit also open for viewing The Orcas Island School Board and Superintendent Barbara Kline will be giving tours of the scope of the new $27M bond at the Orcas School Library Saturday, May
Council Confirms New Deputy Director of Administration
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council voted on Tuesday, May 25, to confirm the hiring of David Kelly of West Jordan, Utah as the Deputy Director of Administration. Kelly
Orcas Island Prevention Partnership 10th Anniversary Dinner Canceled
The Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Annual Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for May 27, was canceled May 24 due to insufficient ticket sales. The following article by Marta Nielson, Director of the OIPP Community Coalition was
Little Hiyu Serves Inter-Island Run Today Through Memorial Day Weekend
Washington State Ferries officials issued the following notice on May 24: Customers are advised to plan ahead for a temporary capacity reduction on the San Juan Islands inter-island ferry route beginning Monday, May 24 through
Salary Commission Votes to Cut Sheriff’s Pay, Increase Prosecutor’s
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Citizens’ Salary Commission voted Thursday, May 20, to reduce the Sheriff’s salary by more than $10,000 and increase the salary for the County Prosecutor
Guest Opinion: David Moseley Outlines Steps to Improve Ferry Operations
By WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley WSF has recently been the focus of criticism in the media, and I would like to address what has been going well and what we are doing
San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Elects Steve Revella as New Chair
Kit Rawson Steps Down as Chair and John Aschoff Elected Vice Chair Kit Rawson is stepping down as the Chair of the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC). He will remain an
