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EPRC Examines Gerards Efforts to Add 3rd Residence
Second in the series [intlink id="9917" type="post"]EPRC Reviews Emergent Development Dilemmas[/intlink] The rights of residential property owners Don and Marian Gerard, represented by Francine Shaw for attorney Stephanie O’Day, to build a third residence on
Governor Releases Ferry Report with Recommendations
From the Governor's office [On Sept. 9, 2010], Gov. Chris Gregoire released a report she requested on the Washington State Ferries Division by experts from the Passenger Vessel Association that made 36 recommendations on many
Public Meetings Scheduled on County Solid Waste Decisions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan Island Solid Waste Utility has scheduled the first round of a series of three public meetings on solid waste issues. The results of the recent
EPRC Reviews Emergent Development Dilemmas
First in a two-part series The rights of two Eastsound property owners to develop their property came before the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) at the monthly meeting on Sept. 2. Orcas Rental and Saw
Hiyu to Replace Evergreen State Ferry Next Week
Monday, Sept. 13, the 34-car Hiyu will replace the 87-car Evergreen State as the inter-island vessel while the Evergreen State undergoes necessary repairs. Department of Transportation Ferries Secretary David Moseley said, "Please plan ahead and
Experience and Explore Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra
Beginning Monday, September 27, and continuing each Monday for 6 weeks through November 1, Jane Alden will lead a workshop on Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra at The Orcas Island Public Library from 1 to 2:30
State League of Women Voters Take Positions on Nov. Ballot Measure
Future Meetings and Forums Announced The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juan Islands recently issued the position of the State LWV on initiatives and referenda that will be voted on in the
Recycling “Trip” Fee to take Effect October 1
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Effective October 1, 2010, people bringing only recyclable materials to solid waste facilities in San Juan County will pay a flat $5 fee. Recyclable materials include co mingled
Airport Commissioners Meeting One Hour Earlier Tonight
The Port of Orcas regular meeting of commissioners will start at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9. The Orcas Island Airport closed from 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday September 8 until 6:00 a.m. today, September 9
Ferry Advisory Committee Looking for Feedback on Summer Schedule
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) is asking the public to weigh in with opinions about what has been good and what has been troublesome about the
Fire Hazard Declines But No Burn Permits Yet
By Steve Marler San Juan County Fire Marshal In cooperation with the State Department of Natural Resources, the fire danger for San Juan County has officially been lowered from “Moderate” to “Low.” As warm weather
Another Fun and Healthy Steve Braun Triathlon
Another fun and healthy Steve Braun Triathlon took place on Sunday September 5th. Individuals and relay teams took part from the 'Wow! how do they do it?' to the 'Wow they did it!' categories and
Stormwater Treatment in Eastsound Progresses with New Public Works Project
On Sept. 15, Orcas Excavators will begin work on the next phase of the Eastsound stormwater treatment project, the “Mount Property to Main Street Stormdrain Improvement” project, hooking up two pipes that will
Guest Opinion: $5 Fee for Recycling Is Bad Policy, Won’t Address Shortfall
By Bob Myhr San Juan County Council Member for Lopez & Shaw Islands This week I vigorously and vociferously opposed the action of the County Council to charge $5 for "recycling only" trips to our
State Gets Federal Funds to Improve School Tests
From the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction The 31-state SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium, or SBAC, was awarded a four-year $160 million Race to the Top assessment grant on Sept. 2, 2010 by the
Come to the “Save Our Salmon” Picnic Sept. 12
By Fiona Norris Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute Jim and Kathy Youngren have graciously agreed to host a benefit fundraiser for Salmon in the Classroom at Orcas Elementary School, on Sunday September
