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Orcas High School Wins Bronze Award in National Report
Orcas Island High School was again named as one of the country's top High Schools in US New and World report. The public high school received a bronze award this year. From the Report, "U.S.
Guest Opinion: Orcas Rec Needs a Swimming Santa
By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator As our last week of swimming lessons finish up it is my job to decide if Orcas Rec can afford to host another session of lessons. Although we have
Workshop Seeks Input to Set School Bond Terms
A workshop will take place next Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 15 for the final planning stages of the upcoming school bond, which Orcas Islanders will vote on next February. Late in October, the Orcas Island School
County Health Officials: Get H1N1 Vaccinations Immediately
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials report that the available supply of H1N1 vaccine is improving and urge all residents with chronic health conditions, regardless of age, to get
Hancock to Serve in Linde's Stead as County Judge
From Washington Supreme Court release Due to the death of Judge John Linde, the Washington Supreme Court has appointed Judge Alan Hancock of the Island County Superior Court to perform judicial duties in San Juan
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Recognizes San Juan County with Landmark Deeds Award
From news release On December 8th, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation announced San Juan County as one of six counties receiving the organization’s fifth annual Landmark Deeds Award for Public Service. The awards are
Is the Eastsound Sub-area plan obsolete?
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) decided unanimously at their Dec. 3 meeting to send a letter to the County Council and Planning Commission, stating their responses to the County Planning staff and Commission’s
County Looks for Feedback on H1N1 Flu Response
From the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management The County Health & Community Services H1N1 flu response team is looking for feedback from all islanders on their experiences with the information and support provided
Sad Day at Courthouse
From the San Juan County Prosecutor's Office The sudden death of Judge John Linde was felt hard at the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office reported Prosecuting Attorney Randall K. Gaylord. “The legal community is small
San Juans' Judge John Linde dies suddenly
Updated Dec.4 at 7:30 p.m. By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager There will be a moment of silence in remembrance of Judge Linde at 9 a.m. in his courtroom at the San Juan County
WSU Beach Watcher Program Seeks New Stewards
A new series of Beach Watchers Stewardship classes is now accepting applications for its program beginning next March. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by WSU Extension- San Juan County. It
Dog License Tags Now for Sale
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Dog owners may now buy County licenses tags for their pets at the San Juan County Auditor’s office at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor or at any
County Council Adopts 2010 Budget
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At a special session on Monday, November 30, 2009, the San Juan County Council unanimously adopted the County’s 2010 budget. The adopted General Fund totals $13.4 million which
Marine Resources Committee Meets Wednesday
The San Juan Marine Resources Committee will meet on Wednesday morning to discuss a nomination for the state’s rockfish advisory committee, the upcoming retreat agenda and a proposal for an Environmental Protection Agency grant. Ginny
Vandermay Prevails in Orcas Rec Race
In today's certification of the Nov.3 ballot, Vicki Vandermay retained her lead over Marian O'Brien for the position of Orcas Rec Commissioner #1. Vandermay won by four votes. The other Orcas Rec Commissioners -- Martha
Guest Opinion: No rational conclusion to CAO debate
By Walter Corbin After careful consideration of the CAO -- the Critical Areas Ordinance -- I have come to the conclusion that this has done nothing but polarized people and there will be no rational
