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Meetings Planned for Water and Land Use Elements of the County Comp Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County will conduct a series of meetings from September 14th to September 30th to gather public input on proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive plan. The
Ferry crew union comes to agreement on Coast Guard regulations
David Moseley, Ferries Division Secretary for the Washington State Department on Transportation, announced on Sept. 4, "I am pleased that on Thursday evening we were able to achieve agreement with our union partners on new
County, Union Reach Agreement on Voluntary Furloughs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County and Local 1849 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents approximately 58 percent of the County’s workforce, have agreed
Eastsound Planning meeting today at 3
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will meet from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Orcas Senior Center. Acting Chair Bob Connell has noted that it is likely there will not be a quorum at this session.
Ranker hears first-hand from area teachers
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's office Area teachers got a chance to let lawmakers know what they think of state education reform plans during a recent meeting in Anacortes. Sen. Kevin Ranker of
Marine Resources Committee to Discuss New Rules to Protect Whales
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will discuss the proposed vessel regulations issued by NOAA Fisheries for the Southern Resident Killer Whales during their regular meeting on
Kyle Freeman, Orcas Elementary Principal, Inspired to Participate in Solutions
In his Principal's office, Kyle Freeman has prominently displayed a wall-sized poster of President John Kennedy and his words, “It’s time for a new generation of leaders, for there is a new world
Polaris Map Systems Training Coming to Orcas
Melissa Crane, the San Juan County Geographic Information Systems (GIS ) Program Coordinator, recently announced that additional Polaris training will take place on on Orcas Island on Tuesday, September 8 at 1:30 pm at the
School Board cranks it up for new construction architect and bond
Updated Sept. 2, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. The Orcas Island School District Board is proceeding full-speed ahead to select an architectural firm for the final design of the long-awaited new school construction, and to decide
One Position Contested in Orcas Parks and Recreation District Commissioner Filing
Special filing for Orcas Recreation District Commissioners, to be elected in the November election, began Aug. 26 and closed Friday, Aug. 28. Marian O'Brien faces Vickie Vandermay in Position #1, Bob Eagan has declared for
County to Consider Tipping Fees and Revenue Shortfall
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its August 27 meeting, the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) was expected to finalize its recommendations on a long-term sustainable rate structure for the
Our Shorelines and Critical Areas: Complex Differences in Environmental Protection Aired at County Meeting
Updated Sept. 12, 2009 Trying to shed some light on the complex mandates of protecting the islands’ environment while limiting a cash-strapped county government, the San Juan County Council convened a workshop
Orcas Site Council and School Board to hold meetings on Thursday
The newly formed Orcas Island School District (OISD) Site Council and the School Board will both meet Thursday, Aug. 27th. The Site Council meets at 10 a.m. in the school library and will feature a
Ferry Fare Increase and Discounts Explained at Onboard Ferry Meeting Aug. 31
News release from the Washington State Transportation Commission Proposed ferry fare adjustments are the focus of a series of pubic input meetings being held by the Washington State Transportation Commission. For the San Juan Islands'
Editorial: Learn What's at Stake in the CAO as the County Again Faces State and Federal Compliance
Do you own property, or hope to own property? Do you plan to develop it sometime in the future? Is your property near a wet area, the shoreline, or a creek or stream? Is your
A busy week ahead: August 23 – 30
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival continues www.oicmf.org Sunday, August 23 Sundays in the Park with Susan Osborn 6 to 8 p.m. at Eastsound Village Green. All are welcome, Free. “The [intlink id="orcas-chamber-music-festival-welcomes-familiar-faces-and-new-artists" type="post"]Dazzling Mark O'Connor[/intlink],”
