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Madsen: Ag Guild will try to raise $400K to buy 150 Nichols St.
San Juan County Council members Rich Peterson and Richard Fralick voted Tuesday to reject the deed for historic…
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Single-car collisions; stolen oak tree; ‘bong’ not ‘bomb’ threat | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: Aug. 3: A San Juan Island woman…
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San Juan County news briefs
According to Auditor Milene Henley, the county is on course to meet projected revenue and spending targets contained…
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Orcas man gets four-plus-year in prison term for brazen burglary spree
While Washington state’s most notorious teenage burglar, Colton Harris-Moore, was stealing headlines this summer, an Orcas Island man…
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$3 gate fee would generate $240,000 a year for solid waste operation
A $3 gate fee aimed at recycling? Or a $4 hike in the minimum disposal fee instead? The…
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Primary election Tuesday: Two top vote-getters advance to Nov. 2 general election
The ballots are out. The primary election — Tuesday — is just around the corner. And over at…
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Recycling fee back on the table
Public Works recommends $3 "gate fee" to off-set recycling costs.
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Ferry prowler tasered; underage drinking rage; rented scooter car collision; deer and cow poached | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
San Juan County Sheriff's Department reported responding to these calls: July 16: An Orcas Island man was arrested…
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Change would exempt 17 landowners, including county councilman, from having to pay back taxes
Whether the San Juan County Planning Commission changes its mind remains to be seen. But at the behest…
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County lands $700K federal grant
The price tag on innovation can sometimes prove too steep. But thanks to an infusion of nearly $700,000…
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Dog bites; dental office break-ins; alcohol-related offenses | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
June 23: An Orcas Island woman received a warning letter after her Old English Sheepdog bit a firefighter…
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Council looking at more budget cuts
Looks like that $1 million budget cut is just the beginning. The San Juan County Council on Tuesday…