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Farm Internship Bill Advances through Legislature
A Washington State Senate bill co-sponsored by State Senator Kevin Ranker, would allow internships for aspiring farmers – providing firsthand experience in their future line of work. The bill has now moved forward to consideration
Potential Traffic Delays Next Week on Point Lawrence and Mount Baker Roads
San Juan County Public Works Department’s consultant PanGeo will be conducting road soils testing on February 24, 25, and 26. The plan is to test at the Point Lawrence Road Cascade Creek culvert crossing on
Ranker Bills to Protect Marine Resources Advance
“Our Puget Sound and coast face an era of unprecedented activity,” State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, said last week. “Important existing uses and new proposals are competing for what once seemed like limitless
Planning Commission to Continue Wireless Hearing to March 5
Oral testimony will not be heard at Feb. 19 meeting By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On February 19, the San Juan County Planning Commission will formally open the public hearing on personal Wireless
Letter to the Editor: Change Corporate Domination
I'm writing to speak to Senator Kevin Ranker's remarks about his vote in the Senate to suspend the rule requiring a 2/3 majority before increasing taxes. I’m sure Senator Ranker has had to make very
Friends of the Library to Hold Winter Book Sale Next Saturday
Wonder if we'll see Puxatawny Phil at The Friends of the Orcas Island Library Winter Book Sale that heralds the coming of spring? The annual winter sale will be this Saturday, Sat. Feb. 20, at
Derelict Vessels — Topic of Marine Resource Committee Meet this Wednesday
The San Juan County Marine Resource Committee (MRC) will hear a presentation from Terry Whalen of A1 Marine at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Islanders
Bullying: Public Schools To Hold All-Parents Meeting
The Orcas Island School District/Readiness to Learn (RTL) and the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) Community Coalition invite all parents to attend a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to talk about “Safe School Relationships.” Building
Guest Opinion: Marine Waters Need Protection Even in Recession
"Ignoring the problem will only make it worse." By Terry Whalen, Owner, A1 Marine Services A1 Marine Services began raising and removing derelict vessels from the waters and beaches of San Juan County through the
Country Corner Saga Continues as Council Hears Recommendations from Planners, Public & EPRC
On the agenda for the Feb. 8 Orcas meeting of the County Council was the establishment of a Commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) at the Country Corner. The County Council
Ranker Defends Suspending 2/3 Vote For Tax Hikes
By State Senator Kevin Ranker Many of you have contacted my office regarding the I-960 vote that we took this week. I think [the following article] in the Olympian describes the situation very well,
Exchange Supporters Pack County Council Meet
The fire engine garage at the Eastsound Fire Station was packed as proponents of “Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” gathered en masse to support the Orcas Island Exchange. The occasion was an official meeting of the
Tax Bills to Be Mailed Near End of February
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s property tax bills will be mailed approximately two weeks later than usual this year as a result of delays caused by a changeover to a
Bond appears to fail with only 55% approval — levy passes
Updated Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. The San Juan County Elections office reports that, as of Feb. 10, Orcas Islanders appears to have approved the Orcas Island School District's proposed levy, but denied a proposed
Senator Ranker Reports at Half-Way Mark
Week Five We’re nearing the half-way point of the 2010 session, and already we’ve faced some difficult decisions and I know there are many more to come. We’re looking at how to balance the
Letter to the Editor: Support the Exchange Feb. 8
Now is the time to show your support for the Exchange on Orcas Island! The County Council is making important decisions that will affect the cost of dumping garbage and recycling at the Orcas transfer
