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    Articles by Scott Rasmussen
    The site at 150 Nichols St.
    Madsen: Ag Guild will try to raise $400K...
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 25, 2010 5:41 pm

    San Juan County Council members Rich Peterson and Richard Fralick voted Tuesday to reject the deed for historic preservation and open space easements at 150 Nichols St., site of a proposed farmers market and events center.

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    Single-car collisions; stolen oak tree; ‘bong’ not ‘bomb’ threat | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
    Single-car collisions; stolen oak tree; ‘bong’ not ‘bomb’...
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 23, 2010 4:04 pm

    The San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: Aug. 3: A San Juan Island woman who was…

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    San Juan County news briefs
    San Juan County news briefs
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 13, 2010 6:25 pm

    According to Auditor Milene Henley, the county is on course to meet projected revenue and spending targets contained in the $13.5 million general fund by the end of the year.

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    Orcas man gets four-plus-year in prison term for brazen burglary spree
    Orcas man gets four-plus-year in prison term for...
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 12, 2010 4:15 pm

    While Washington state’s most notorious teenage burglar, Colton Harris-Moore, was stealing headlines this summer, an Orcas Island man was busy…

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    $3 gate fee would generate $240,000 a year for solid waste operation
    $3 gate fee would generate $240,000 a year...
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 12, 2010 2:11 pm

    A $3 gate fee aimed at recycling? Or a $4 hike in the minimum disposal fee instead? The San Juan…

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    Primary election Tuesday: Two top vote-getters advance to Nov. 2 general election
    Primary election Tuesday: Two top vote-getters advance to...
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 9, 2010 5:45 pm

    The ballots are out. The primary election — Tuesday — is just around the corner. And over at the San Juan County Elections Office, they’re preparing for a deluge.
    Why? Because as of Friday, only about 15 percent of 11,488 ballots mailed out for the primary had been returned. That means there could be as many as 10,589 more ballots to come.

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    Recycling fee back on the table
    Recycling fee back on the table
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 2, 2010 7:36 pm

    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
    Ferry prowler tasered; underage drinking rage; rented scooter...
    By Scott Rasmussen • August 2, 2010 5:13 pm

    San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls:
    July 16: An Orcas Island man was arrested for misdemeanor assault following a late-night altercation at home with his wife. The 39-year-old was taken into custody at his Rosehip Road home at about 11 p.m.

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    Change would exempt 17 landowners, including county councilman, from having to pay back taxes
    Change would exempt 17 landowners, including county councilman,...
    By Scott Rasmussen • July 27, 2010 1:09 pm

    Whether the San Juan County Planning Commission changes its mind remains to be seen. But at the behest of the…

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    County Council backs off of doing away with positions of auditor, treasurer – for now
    County Council backs off of doing away with...
    By Scott Rasmussen • July 15, 2010 3:41 pm

    Array

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    County lands $700K federal grant
    County lands $700K federal grant
    By Scott Rasmussen • July 13, 2010 6:38 pm

    The price tag on innovation can sometimes prove too steep. But thanks to an infusion of nearly $700,000 in federal…

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    Dog bites; dental office break-ins; alcohol-related offenses | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
    Dog bites; dental office break-ins; alcohol-related offenses |...
    By Scott Rasmussen • July 9, 2010 7:00 pm

    June 23: An Orcas Island woman received a warning letter after her Old English Sheepdog bit a firefighter who was…

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    Council looking at more budget cuts
    Council looking at more budget cuts
    By Scott Rasmussen • July 2, 2010 5:36 pm

    Looks like that $1 million budget cut is just the beginning. The San Juan County Council on Tuesday vowed to…

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