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    Articles by Scott Rasmussen
    More garbage for Orcas?
    More garbage for Orcas?
    By Scott Rasmussen • March 23, 2009 7:40 pm

    County officials have an eye on Orcas in the wake of a recent and troubling inspection of the solid-waste transfer station on San Juan Island.

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    County banks on $400K in federal highway ‘stimulus’ funds
    County banks on $400K in federal highway ‘stimulus’...
    By Scott Rasmussen • March 16, 2009 4:43 pm

    Array

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    Crime briefs
    Crime briefs
    By Scott Rasmussen • March 9, 2009 6:36 pm

    Orcas man, convicted a decade ago of vehicular homicide, faces felony DUI An Orcas Island man who caused the death…

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    Sheriff’s Log
    Sheriff’s Log
    By Scott Rasmussen • March 3, 2009 1:58 pm

    San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls: Feb. 12: An apparent case of fraud nearly cost an…

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    Rosario revamp  timetable unclear
    Rosario revamp timetable unclear
    By Scott Rasmussen • March 2, 2009 3:00 pm

    Rosario Resort could get a reprieve.
    The San Juan County Council on Tuesday set the stage for a change in local rules that would give the new owners of the resort up to four years to begin renovation of the landmark hotel, and its accompanying facilities, as outlined in its master plan.

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    County’s 2009 budget is up in the air
    County’s 2009 budget is up in the air
    By Scott Rasmussen • February 16, 2009 7:00 pm

    San Juan County’s financial team nearly hit the bull’s eye in 2008.

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    State approval in sight on Eastsound UGA
    State approval in sight on Eastsound UGA
    By Scott Rasmussen • February 6, 2009 4:48 pm

    The long-standing, and often contentious, tug-of-war over the Eastsound urban growth area appears to be near an end.

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    Vikings senior Sedrick Wooding finds an opening in the key and drops in two of his team-high eight points in Tuesday's 52-35 loss at Friday Harbor.
    Wolverines thump Orcas 52-35
    By Scott Rasmussen • February 5, 2009 3:57 pm

    A ragged game turned into a blowout after the break as the Wolverines buried Orcas under a 25-point barrage and…

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    Players scramble for the ball on the rebound.
    Vikings beat back Friday Harbor rally in 44-33...
    By Scott Rasmussen • February 5, 2009 3:53 pm

    The Wolverines were outscored 13-2 down the stretch.

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    Surcharge for beefy homes on shaky ground
    Surcharge for beefy homes on shaky ground
    By Scott Rasmussen • February 3, 2009 12:55 pm

    County Council to consider increase for “after-the-fact” permits, $100 fee for post-construction inspection of shoreline projects.

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    County Parks gets a reprieve
    County Parks gets a reprieve
    By Scott Rasmussen • January 26, 2009 9:47 pm

    Public restrooms at four county parks are likely to remain open year-round thanks to a $25,000 grant from the San Juan County lodging tax facilities fund.

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    Orcas cleaning woman gets a year in prison for selling stolen goods
    Orcas cleaning woman gets a year in prison...
    By Scott Rasmussen • January 19, 2009 11:13 pm

    An Orcas Island woman who snatched numerous household items from rental properties and the homes of several elderly islanders that she had been hired to clean was sentenced to 13 months in prison for a trio of felonies, including peddling stolen property.

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    County Council embraces SJ Initiative’s final report, recommendations
    County Council embraces SJ Initiative’s final report, recommendations
    By Scott Rasmussen • December 24, 2008 12:00 am

    Bold. Unique. Innovative. A model for the rest of the state.

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