At the conclusion of its discussion of the proposed 2009 budget, the San Juan County Council voted to send a letter to the Salary Commission asking that it not give County Council members a cost of living adjustment for 2009.
T hree years ago, the Lopez Union Cemetery Association took stock of its grounds and burial plots.
The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is planning to host Santa Ship for all island children again this year.
Throughout the 50 years that Rip and Julie Van Camp have been married, their core values have always encompassed three things: family, travel, and helping others.
Mary Therkelsen will be the new postmaster at the Eastsound main post office, effective Dec. 6, the post office announced this week.
The Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry route will operate on a regular weekday schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 26; Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28.
Fire crews extinguished a burning chair at an island home the afternoon of Nov. 13.
For almost 35 years, ever since Frank “Doc” Russell started the family tradition back in 1964, the Russell family has been selling ferry tickets at the Orcas ferry landing.
Having been stripped to brown earth, then covered with yellow straw, the Village Green should soon be, yes, green again.
Looking for the bright side in today’s real estate market? Here’s the best you’re going to get:
The Eastsound Plan Review Committee will be hosting an Open House at the Eastsound Fire Hall, 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Learn about proposed changes to Eastsound and discuss capital facilities. The Eastsound Sewer District, Eastsound Water Users Association, San Juan County Public Works, Community Planning and Development, and the Port of Orcas will discuss their Capital Facilities Plans. Also, Council Member Gene Knapp will be available to talk about the county budget and the new storm water tax. Visitors will see maps of proposed road improvements, storm water plans and learn where the sewer district will be extending service. Colin Maycok, San Juan County Planner, will be available to discuss Eastsound zoning, and land use.
Long-time islander Sandy Thompson approached OPAL a year ago with thoughts about a house she owned and rented to others near Obstruction Pass.
Known for being great fighters, for tasting great and for growing to trophy-size in Cascade Lake, the Kokanee trout of Moran State Park are just a few weeks away of being certified disease-free after a three-year study.
