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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
County Council Meets Monday on Orcas for Eastsound Planning and Country Corner Hearing
Recent EPRC meeting clarifies objections to County's LAMIRD plans for Country Corner The County Council comes once again on Orcas Island on Monday, Feb. 8. On the agenda are reports from the Eastsound Planning Review
KT Laslo Wins Orcas Idol 2010
KT Laslo was the people's choice for Orcas Idol 2010, singing her heart out and charming the audiences through three rounds of competition to win the award over nine other contestant acts. For
OIPP Brings Orcas Idol and Superbowl Ad Survey
While the Orcas Center rocks with the raw and refined talents of the nine contestants in Orcas Idol this Saturday, behind the scenes the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP), a Community Coalition, is fulfilling its
"Loch Ness Monster" Outfall Anchored Off Port of Orcas Runway
From the Port of Orcas Redside Construction, under contract to the Port of Orcas, on Feb. 3 completed a long-anticipated anchoring of the north stormwater outfall. According to David Berry, Senior Project
County Flu Update: Good News Comes With Caution
County Health Officer to speak on Orcas this Friday By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In an email to the County’s Medical providers this week, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James
League of Women Voters Holds Open House Feb. 13 for Potential New Members
Contributed by Marian O'Brien The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be hosting an Open House in Friday Harbor on February 13. The purpose of the meeting will be to celebrate the
Deadline is February 8 for 2010 ADU Permit Lottery Entries
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The deadline for submitting construction or conversion applications for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), popularly called “guest houses,” is the close of the business day on February
Got your ballot? If not, call right away
Doris Schaller, San Juan County Elections Supervisor, wrote in response to concerns that ballots were not received in the mail with the following: "The ballots for the February 9 Special Election were mailed on January
Video Records Replace Detailed Council Minutes
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager After being satisfied that online video of Council meetings is reliable and convenient for citizens to access, the San Juan County Council has directed its clerk to start
Growth Board Upholds Comp Plan’s Housing and Land Use Elements
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board has ruled that last year’s revisions to the housing and land use elements of the County’s Comprehensive Plan “make adequate provisions
Jim Biddick Offers Tax Help at the Senior Center
The Orcas Senior Center is once again offering tax preparation services to low and moderate income tax payers. Because of an operational change with AARP there is a charge of $4 for the service this
