Tangled up over farm tax breaks

  • Mar 11, 2014 at 10:34AM

Four property tax breaks for agricultural, timber and “open space” have recently become an issue for voters, the County Council, San Juan County Assessor Charles Zalmanek and the Washington state legislature.

Senate passes bill to fund new ferry

  • Mar 10, 2014 at 9:17AM

The Senate passed HB-1129 to fund construction of a third new 144-car “Olympic” class ferry with a 41-8 vote on March 7.

Dueling gun initiatives happening in Olympia

  • Mar 9, 2014 at 8:00AM

Campaigns for dueling gun initiatives on this year’s ballot could bring national attention to Washington state, and contribute to an ongoing debate about gun laws across the United States.

Quintet coming to classrooms

  • Mar 9, 2014 at 8:00AM

They’re called WindSync, a quintet of virtuoso players who show just how exciting a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn can be. This fresh, energetic group will be the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Musicians-in-Residence the week of March 10.

Letters

Fuel shipping means spill risks | Letter

  • Mar 9, 2014 at 8:00AM

March 24, 2014 is the 25th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Many parts of Prince William Sound, where the spill occurred, have yet to fully recover from the catastrophic spill. Could such a disaster happen here in our San Juan Islands?

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