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Critical habitat for orcas could expand, but not soon
The critical habitat afforded to the endangered Southern Resident killer whales could expand to include 700 miles of coastline, but it won’t happen anytime soon.
Hughes’ goal for 2015: a vision for Eastsound
Hughes has a list of what he’d like to see the county facilitate: mooring muoys, a long-term stormwater plan, curb gutters, low level streetlights and more sidewalks and parking.
Bad egg? Retaliation against whistleblower? Building official sidelined in 'conduct' dispute
Escorted out of his office two weeks ago, San Juan County's building official remains on administrative leave pending the outcome of a disciplinary review. He contends in a "whistleblower" report filed one week prior to the dismissal that revenue from permit fees has been improperly shuffled around in the department in which he works.
San Juan County Land Bank celebrates 25 years
Every county in Washington state has the ability to elect in a land bank – but San Juan is the only county to do it.
100 musicians: One cause
The Music Advocacy Group’s 18th annual benefit concert will bring adult and student Orcas Island musicians together in support of school music on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m.
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