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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
Energy Grant for School Repairs Lowers Utility Costs
Elementary School Needs Funding (matching or otherwise) to Fix Utilities Work was completed this month at the Orcas Island High School for the energy conservation upgrades provided by the State Office of the Superintendent of
Eastsound Committe Reviews Impact of Plans Tomorrow at Fire Hall
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) holds its monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month. This Thursday, Sept. 2, it will change locations to meet at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3
Letter to the Editor: FAA Bullies Port, Property Owners & Taxpayers
Not long ago the Sounder had a cartoon caption entitled, “In The Argument Over Airport Access Rights.” It was a two panel drawing of “The Losers,” and “The Winners.” The “Losers” were the Port of
Student Bus Safety from the County Fire Marshal
The San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone that our local schools will soon be back in session. Here are some safety tips offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
More Teachers Hired as School Enrollment Grows
Orcas Island School District (OISD) continues to see enrollment figures climb to over 700 students, and on Thursday, Aug. 26, the OISD Board of Directors voted to approve teacher and administrative hiring to serve those
Summer Happiness: Orcas Rec’s Outdoor Concert
Updated Aug. 30 The "Cherry Cherry Band" regaled Orcas Islanders with a Neil Diamond-style concert on the Stage at the Village Green on Saturday late afternoon. While many concert-goers brought their own chairs,
