Bob Jean named temporary replacement for county administrator position
This week, the San Juan County Council unanimously approved a consultant agreement retaining Jean to serve as county administrator until a permanent replacement is found for departing administrator Pete Rose.
Orcas Fire seeks bids on Deer Harbor station work
A pre-bid conference and walk-through is scheduled for Friday, June 8, 10 a.m. at Station 24. For more information, call fire chief Kevin O'Brien at 376-2331 or email kobrien@orcasfire.org.
Meeting on sustainable operation of state parks
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has been given a legislative mandate to set forth how they will operate state parks in a self-sustainable manner.
Help islander win superhero design contest
Aaron D’Errico, of Friday Harbor, has submitted a design in a Talenthouse contest to design an original superhero outfit, judged by comic book icon Stan Lee, creator of Spider-Man, The Avengers, Ironman, and the Hulk.
Be aware of crowded ferries and long wait times on Memorial Weekend
On Friday, May 25, Washington State Ferries will provide an extra sailing from Anacortes to Orcas at 2:05 p.m., and on Monday, May 28, there will be an extra sailing from Orcas to Anacortes at 3:15 p.m.
‘Depth of strength’ at regionals | Rowing
Our group of 15 dedicated rowers ventured down to Vancouver Lake, Wash. to boldly challenge the best rowers at the USRowing Northwest Junior Regional Championships held May 18-20.
Rose honored for his time as county administrator
Pete Rose was honored for his service to San Juan County yesterday, Tuesday, May 23, at his last council meeting as county administrator. After six years as administrator, Rose is leaving to become city administrator of Lake Forest Park, Wash., in King County.
Kid creations equal beautiful art
“Party Birds by the Sea” created by Mathew Chasanoff’s kindergarten students for the Food for Thought Benefit this Saturday night is a perfect example. Orcas jewelry designer and artist Michele deLong generously gave her time to work side by side with the kids for many hours to imagine and create this delightful masterpiece.
San Juan man faces trio of felony sex crimes
A San Juan Island man accused of having sex with a teenage girl several times in the past two years will stand trial on multiple felony sex charges in July.
Trio of contested council races
In council District 1 (San Juan South), incumbent Lovel Pratt is opposed by Bob Jarman. Two newcomers, Rick Hughes and Scott Lancaster, will compete to replace current District 4 (Orcas West) Councilman Richard Fralick, who is retiring from the council. District 3, representing Friday Harbor, will see a contest between veteran incumbent Howie Rosenfeld and Friday Harbor businessman Marc Forlenza. Because only two candidates filed for each position, after the primary, all six candidates will advance to the Nov. 6 general election.
San Juan high school student gets one year for dealing cocaine, heroin
A San Juan Island teen who admitted to selling cocaine and heroin to an undercover informant on four separate occasions in September was ordered to serve a year in jail after pleading guilty last week to four felony drug offenses.
