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Coal port traffic controversy continues
The scoping workshop put on by Power Past Coal, a coalition of environmental and community groups, and Friends…
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OPALCO has approved loan to fund four-year construction work plan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Oct. 11 that it had approved a $38.4 million loan to…
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PeaceHealth vows to keep its promise
Islanders voiced concerns last week about the county’s first-ever hospital and its affiliation with Franciscan Health Systems.
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CAO update draws criticism
If the San Juan County Council needed proof it isn’t making anyone happy with its critical areas ordinance…
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Lodging tax awards distributed
“Pennies from Heaven” might be the theme song for the 2013 lodging tax facilities awards approved by the…
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Cimarron and Orcas Recycling look at operating transfer station together
Orcas Recycling Services capitalized on a second chance to be part of the solid waste solution by persuading…
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Takeover of San Juan trash eyed by five
The competition for the contract to operate the Orcas transfer station may have spurred interest in operating the…
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Cantwell back to the beginning
In her reelection bid, U.S. senator retraces earlier campaign success with an appearance at SJC Fair 2012
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Funds for ferry projects
It’s a good day when somebody else wants to pay for just one project in San Juan County.…
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Council asks for more from potential solid waste vendors
Orcas Recycling, operator of the Exchange at the Orcas Island transfer station, put on a full-court press to…
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Opposition rises against CRC proposal
Recommendations by Charter Review Commission draw criticism of former freeholders
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Waiting game on wireless communication rules
“Yes” is the answer. But the question is “when?” After more than five years of meetings and hearings…
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County Council calls for area-wide environmental review of proposed Whatcom coal terminals
The San Juan Islands and surrounding waterways should be included as part of the official study of environmental…