Letters to the Editor
Thank you for renewing land bank; come get involved | Letter
Dear Editor: Now that the citizen’s effort to renew our land bank has concluded, we would like to…
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Free ‘Drainage 101’ workshop on sustainable land use, low impact development and erosion control
During the fall, winter and spring the San Juan Islands receive significant precipitation that can cause property to…
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Salazar includes San Juans among 18 backcountry areas deserving Congressional protection as Conservation Lands or Wilderness
The federal Bureau of Land Management submitted the following news release. Beauty Mountain in California, the San Juan…
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Indian Island Marine Health Observatory to give second annual report
The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory will give its second annual report to the community on Friday, Nov.…
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High wind warning issued by NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following warnings for San Juan, Whatcom and Western Skagit…
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Recycling tips for ‘America Recycles Day’ | Guest opinion from county waste reduction coordinator
Contributed by San Juan County waste reduction coordinator Helen Venada. “America Recycles Day” is a nationwide campaign to…
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Funhouse Commons starts Math Olympiad team
The Funhouse Commons is starting a Math Olympiad Team for 4-6th graders, through the national Math Olympiad organization.
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San Juan County urges whooping cough vaccinations as infections spread
San Juan County Health officials report the whooping cough, or pertussis, outbreak is continuing. To date there have…
Letters to the Editor
Orcas Island Farmers Market thanks community | Letter
As the Orcas Island Farmers Market draws to a close for 2011, we would like to thank both…
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‘Celtic Christmas’ concert is this weekend
Orcas Island Community Church invites the island community to join them at the following special Christmas events this…
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Charter review, Port of Orcas, sewer district and other seats
In the race for the two County Council District 4 Charter Review Commissioners on Orcas, Ed Sutton (24.11…
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Early numbers indicate Orcas School’s $900k levy passes
Orcas voters approved the levy, 57.07% to 42.93%. Orcas School will now be able to pay back its…
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County voters reject solid waste parcel fee
Voters have rejected a parcel fee that would fund solid waste operations for the next 15 years. 69.51%…