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Skill Center may add training to Orcas School District — be sure to complete survey
Orcas Island School District has joined San Juan Island and Lopez school districts in conducting an ongoing Skills Center Study and Survey. In addition to influencing the kinds of vocational classes which might become available
$360,000 in grants from County for lodging applications
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Director Last week, San Juan County issued a “request for proposals” (RFP) for projects qualifying for funding by the County’s excise tax on lodging. This year approximately $360,000
County ax falls to cut 2 of 3 permit coordinators
On March 10, the San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD) Director Ron Henrickson reported that his department will lay off two of its three permit coordinators effective March 24, due to a
Senate passes Ranker bill requiring state to lead by example
On March 10, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, that directs state agencies to lead the way in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. "I believe our state
March 11 — tomorrow — deadline to register views on expanded Navy operations
from Olympic Peninsula Environmental News, with thanks to Susan Malins for alerting us to this issue The Navy is attempting to expand their operating area in the Northwest, and in Puget Sound in
Old Man Winter not done with us yet
The photographic art opening scheduled at Christina's from 5 to 7 p.m., Astigmatisms: defect, deviation, distortion has been postponed to tomorrow evening due to the weather. Call 376-4904. And County Communications Program Manager Stan Matthews
Nominations Now Open for the 2009 Good Steward Awards
Contributed by Liz Illg Help the Stewardship Network of the San Juans recognize individuals, families, and businesses that have made a significant impact on the conservation, preservation, and protection of the San Juan Archipelago!
Senate passes Ranker's Response Tug Bill
Today, March 5, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, establishing a permanent funding source for the Neah Bay Response Tug. “This is a big step in the right
EPRC meets this afternoon to discuss planning priorities
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet at 3 p.m. today, March 5, in the Senior Center building. On the agenda are: Paul Kamin of Eastsound Water Users to give a PowerPoint presentation on the
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin appointed new Eastsound Sewer District Commissioners
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin have been appointed commissioners on the newly-expanded Eastsound Sewer and Water District Board. The ESWD board was expanded from three to five commissioners in last November's election. On Tuesday, Feb.
Orcas' Transportation Commissioner Distler comments further on ferry issues
Last weekend, Orcas Issues ran an interview article with State Transportation Commissioner Bob Distler, who lives on Orcas Island. Distler previewed the presentation the Transportation Commission would be giving on Monday, March 2 to the
Opinion: Kevin Ranker gives a midterm report from Olympia
State Senator Kevin Ranker sent the following report from Olympia on March 3, 2009: I am honored to be serving my first session as your representative in the Washington State Senate. As we approach
Transportation Commission's ferry fix: reinstatement of MVET for capital budget, increase tariffs for operations' overruns
Bob Distler, Orcas Island resident and member of the State Transportation Commission, will join his fellow Commissioners on Monday, March 2, to tell the Legislature of the Commission’s recommendations for resolving the
Orcas Island Town Hall illustrates: "No apathy in San Juan County"
Graphic, right, indicates distribution of funds in the County Budget. A packed house greeted County Councilmen Gene Knapp and Richard Fralick and County Administrator Pete Rose at the Orcas Island “Town Hall” meeting on
School meet on Thursday, Feb. 26: new staff, bond debates continue
When the Orcas Island School District Board meets this afternoon at 5:30, their consent agenda will include approval of a number of new employees and co-curricular staff. Cathy Ferran’s appointment as the full time
Senate passes San Juans Scenic Byways Bill
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, earned his first legislative victory today when the Senate passed Senate Bill 5289 to designate the Washington State Ferries Anacortes/San Juan Islands route as a State Scenic Byway. “I
