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Here’s a thought…

“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

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Ferry meeting Thurs. Jan. 15 to air views on Long-range Plans A & B

Lin McNulty2009-01-14T18:44:00-08:00January 14th, 2009|

On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the San Juan County Council and the Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) unanimously endorsed a response to Washington State Ferries’ Long Range-Planning Options that calls the lower cost Plan B “an unrealistic

Letter from County's Council and Ferry Advisory Committee reject Plan B

Lin McNulty2009-01-14T18:40:00-08:00January 14th, 2009|

The San Juan County Council and Ferry Advisory Committee sent the following letter to David Moseley, Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Washington State Ferries on Jan. 13: Dear David: RE: WSF’s Draft Long-Range Plan

2009 Council Chair: Rich Peterson; Vice-Chair Richard Fralick

Lin McNulty2009-01-13T10:41:00-08:00January 13th, 2009|

By Stan MatthewsCounty Communication Program ManagerYesterday, Jan. 12 District Court Judge Stewart Andrew swore in newly Elected County Council Members Richard Fralick and Lovel Pratt, along with Howie Rosenfeld who was elected to his second

Here comes the sun, and a joke for ferry riders

Lin McNulty2009-01-13T10:10:00-08:00January 13th, 2009|

The sun is supposed to break through the fog, haze, clouds and rainstorms this week. In the meantime, here's a joke to put a smile on your face. A blonde was feeling so depressed that

More affordable housing off North Beach Road soon

Lin McNulty2009-01-08T18:56:00-08:00January 8th, 2009|

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the county Hearing Examiner found nothing objectionable in an affordable housing development on Shady Lane, according to Orcas Islander John Campbell. The binding site plan for six family homes, proposed by

Affordable “workforce” housing – possibility or illusion?

Lin McNulty2009-01-07T22:57:37-08:00January 7th, 2009|

San Juan County Senior Planner Colin Maycock came to Orcas Island on Jan. 6 to present his version of the Housing Needs Assessment, and to hear public input on revising it, before presentation to the

Environmental Center at Moran Park closing means less revenue

Lin McNulty2009-01-06T15:52:00-08:00January 6th, 2009|

On December 19, 2008, Linda Sheridan of the Environmental Learning Center at Moran State Park, wrote the following:"I wanted to give you an update about Moran Outdoor School, Moran State Park, and the Washington State

Noxious Weed Control charge increased

Lin McNulty2009-01-05T23:23:00-08:00January 5th, 2009|

By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program ManagerIn a special session Monday, Jan. 5, the San Juan County Council voted 4-2 to grant a three dollar per parcel increase in the Noxious Weed Control Levy, a

Freedom of speech seen in Anacortes

Lin McNulty2009-01-04T21:07:00-08:00January 4th, 2009|

Freedom of speech means freedom from fear when differing points of view are expressed. We haven't seen protest marches in the streets in quite a while, but in Anacortes, the turnoff corner to the ferry

Post Office glitch holds mail since September

Lin McNulty2009-01-02T10:56:00-08:00January 2nd, 2009|

Back in September, my regular statement from two credit card companies, plus my oil bill, never showed up in my post office box. When I got assessed a late fee in my October billing, I

Keep posted on ferry information

Lin McNulty2008-12-22T10:48:00-08:00December 22nd, 2008|

The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) reminds travelers to allow extra time for ferry travel throughout the holiday season.In addition, route disruptions due to the extreme weather conditions may affect sailings, as

Islands' ferry service – weigh in on new plans, including local control (and costs) for ferries

Lin McNulty2008-12-22T10:42:00-08:00December 22nd, 2008|

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