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Alternative Education Abounds at Orcas Public Schools with OASIS
Updated Dec. 29 at 9:30 p.m. The Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) program has blossomed this year, with about 100 students enrolled in the Orcas Island School District’s K-8 program, and an additional two
Septic Repair Funds Granted by State with Boost from Federal Stimulus
Updated Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. San Juan County's revolving loan program for the proper repair of failing on-site septic systems has received $300,000 in the final intended use plan from the state water pollution
County Health Officials Comment on Recalled H1N1 Vaccine
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials say local residents need not be concerned about the recall of several lots of H1N1 vaccine announced yesterday. Approximately 400 doses of
Auditor Proposes Extra Real Estate Tax
At the San Juan County Council meeting last week, County Auditor Milene Henley recommended that “The second quarter percent of real estate excise tax—commonly referred to as REET 2” be adopted by the county to
San Juan Projects awarded $1,458,776 out of $42.8 Million in Grants for Salmon Recovery
The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced last week that San Juan County had been awarded $1.458,776 out of $42.8 million in grants to protect and restore salmon populations to communities across Washington.
Winter Ferry Schedule to Start Jan. 3
From the WSF News Release The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will begin operating on a winter schedule starting Sunday, Jan. 3 through March 27. The winter schedule brings a number of
Counterfeit Money Circulates in Eastsound
San Juan County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Steve Vierthaler reported to the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: In the past week we have gotten a fake $50 bill at a local merchant. It was done by
Now Online: Upgraded Polaris Mapping/GIS Application, New Data
By Stan Matthews County Communication Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Departmen announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 the deployment of the Polaris Property Search Internet Mapping Application. The Polaris Property Search is
Property Owners' Association to Hold Forum Today
Citizens Alliance for Property Rights Association (CAPRA) San Juan Chapter will hold a program on Saturday, Dec. 19th, at 3 p.m. in the Orcas School Cafeteria. The public is invited to join CAPRA for
San Juan County Changes Health Insurance Carriers
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is notifying health care providers that as of January 1, 2010, the County is changing insurance carriers for the health insurance provided by the County
County's Response to Affordable Housing Petition: All Requirements Met
In a pre-hearing brief prepared by San Juan County responding to [intlink id=”hearings-board-to-review-campbells-housing-element-petition-today-in-eastsound” type=”post”]John Campbell’s petition[/intlink], (see previous story), County attorneys cite instances of case law setting precedents for their arguments, state statutes and
Hearings Board to Review Campbell's Housing Element Petition Today in Eastsound
The Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board will hear arguments on behalf of and in response to a petition filed by John Campbell today, December 16 at 10 a.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall.
Council Selects a new Hearing Examiner
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council voted Tuesday to select Seattle Attorney Phil A. Olbrechts as the County’s Hearing Examiner, replacing William Nielsen – who has served as Hearing
Basic Food Assistance Applications at Library on Wednesday
A representative from the Lopez Island Family Resource Center will be at the Orcas public library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Those who need assistance filling out the basic food
No Recalled Vaccine in San Juan County
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health and Community Services (HCS) Director John Manning confirmed this morning that no H1N1 vaccine involved in a non‑safety related recall had been shipped to
Ferry system recommends starting reservation system in San Juans
WSF has recommended that a reservation system on the San Juans’ route be implemented as early as 2012. Previously, 2015 had been considered the earliest possible start date for a reservation system on
