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Council Finds CAO Update Delayed & More Costly
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Members of the San Juan County Council agreed on Tuesday, April 27, that it was unrealistic to try to complete work on updates to the County’s Critical Areas
Special Meeting for Park & Rec District this Weds.
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District commissioners will be conducting a special meeting on Wednesday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) at the Funhouse in Eastsound. Discussion will center around Programming
Ferries Peak Season — and Fares — Begin May 1
Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Mosely announced on April 30: The peak season begins Saturday, May 1 at WSF with an additional 25 percent surcharge applied to full fare vehicle/driver
Homes for Islanders to Show New Orcas Homes
Organization helps islanders build their own homes County non-profit organization Homes for Islanders and the USDA Rural Development invites the public to tour the Woodland Estates off Rosario Road and Firehouse Lane on Wednesday, May
2010 Completion of Critical Areas Ordinance Unlikely — Local “Best Available Science” at Issue
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Director Members of the San Juan County Council on Tuesday, April 27, agreed that it was unrealistic to try to complete work on updates to the County’s Critical Areas
Council Adopts Amendments to Comprehensive Plan — Country Corner LAMIRD set
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council adopted 8 proposed changes to the County’s Comprehensive Plan at its meeting Tuesday, April 28. After the final vote on the final amendment was
State Licensing Changes Boat Renewal System
From the San Juan County Auditor's Office The State Department of Licensing recently mailed postcards to all vessel owners notifying them that the Department will not be mailing renewal reminders any more, starting this year.
Boating Permit, Training Requirements Begin at San Juan County Park
Measures to Protect Wildlife and Boaters By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning May 1, boaters will need to obtain a permit and attend a brief training session to use the launching ramp at
Kwiáht Brings Beach Walks and Research to Indian Island Observatory
Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea Leads Partnership for Students and Amateur Scientists This Thursday, April 29, volunteers in a partnership of those who appreciate and steward marine life, under
May 2 Field Trips Follow Sustainable Living Fair
Contributed by Jeff Hanson, San Juan County Stewardship Network Coordinator Stretch your sea legs put on hiking boots or water shoes and pick a field trip over land, sea or both on Sunday, May 2
Guest Opinion: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and
League of Women Voters Hosts State Legislators
State Senator Kevin Ranker and State Representatives Dave Quall and Jeff Morris will be honored guests and speakers at the League of Women Voters of the San Juans annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. , Monday,
School Board Selects Whitaker as Business Manager
At the monthly Orcas Island School District Board meeting tonight, the OISD Directors unanimously approved the selection of former Board Member Keith Whitaker as the District's Business Manager. Whitaker will assume his duties
Granny’s Attic Abounds in Furniture, Art, Linens & Collectibles
This year,'"Granny's Attic" Sale promises to be another fun community fund-raiser for the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Along with the Holiday Bazaar in November, Granny's Attic provides major funding support for the Senior
State Attorney General to Speak at CAPR Dinner
Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) will feature State Attorney General Rob McKenna at a dinner on Tuesday, May 4, at the San Juan Island Grange Hall. The meeting will being with dinner at 5:30.
Happy Birthday, Dear Shakespeare
Library Volunteer Jane Alden has created a Shakespeare display at the Public Library which will help toast the bard's 446th birthday celebration and 394th anniversary of his death, on Friday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m.
