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Islands' ferry service – weigh in on new plans, including local control (and costs) for ferries
WSDOT Ferries Division seeks comments on its draft long-range planOn Dec. 19, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division (WSF) released its draft long-range plan for services and investments through 2030 for Washington’s marine
School board holds regular meeting Dec. 18
The Orcas Island School District board had a rollicking good time on Thursday, Dec. 18 as the threat of snow, ice and winds combined to keep all but the heartiest school supporters away.Board member Charlie
Governor's proposed budget: many cuts, no new taxes
The following is a statement issued by Governor Chris Gregoire's communications office on Dec. 18, 2008: Gov. Chris Gregoire today proposed her 2009–11 state budget, closing a projected $5.7 billion shortfall through a combination of
Planning Commission Wednesday meeting rescheduled; will consider Housing in Comprehensive Plan
(The Planning Commission's Dec. 17 meeting agenda will be addressed on Jan. 16 meeting. )The Planning Commission was scheduled to meet Wednesday, Dec. 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at San Juan County Fire District #3,
Council meets today and tomorrow
On Monday, Dec. 15, The San Juan Community Council members will give updates on the areas of their particular concern:. Council Retreat – Howie Rosenfeld. Veterans' Advisory Board Terms – Howie Rosenfeld/Alan Lichter. Ferries/Ferry Advisory
Property assessments revised downward
This week the County Assessor, Charles Zalmanek, sent out postcard notices of revised property evaluations to several homes in the neighborhood just west of the Orcas Airport. Our property's value had gone up almost 70
"Share the Pain" says Ferry Advisory Committee Chair
San Juan County's Ferry Advisory Committee Chair, Ed Sutton, sees a bleak future for any progress on the ferry financing issues that have plagued Washington State Ferries for years. Although the 2007 State Legislature tasked
Council adopts $51,592,880 budget for 2009
The San Juan County Council adopted its 2009 budget to the tune of $51,592,880 including all funds – by a vote of 5 to 0 with Council Member Gene Knapp abstaining, according to County Communications
Vierthaler comes up with the answers
The wonderful thing about travel within San Juan County is that it's usually so communal, as I experienced two days ago when I traveled from San Juan to Orcas Island. I went upstairs on the
EPRC Open House greets public Dec. 8
Members of the public swarmed the various community agencies at the Eastsound Planning Review Committee's Open House on Dec. 8.Snippets of information heard while browsing the various displays were:* Stormwater -- The county's stormwater utility
Moving on and serving the public
My sister is a nurse and her occupation is in great demand these days. She has worked in a variety of positions in her nursing career, from pediatric wards to internal medicine, wound care, cardiac
Final county budget vote this Tuesday: cash balance projected to fall short of $1.5 million mark
The San Juan County Council will vote on the revised county budget on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Last week, they heard from various citizen and county groups who were facing budget cuts. The council voted to
Eastsound committee and cemetery board complete projects
This week the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) and the Cemetery District met and reported on the completion of several tasks they'd set out for themselves.The EPRC is a county advisory committee that is becoming
Money found for Orcas Rec, Seniors and Farmers
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try, you get what you need." This week, the County Council proposed restoring $10,000 to the Orcas Rec program, and $5,000 to the Lopez Youth
Letter to Editor | Protect Immigrants and Keep Washington Working
-- from Eleanor Hogue -- A piece of legislation is working its way through the Washington State Legislature that would reinforce our San Juan County immigration ordinance by limiting state and local entities from assisting
