While boating seasons come and go, what’s remembered is the pure joy of a day on the water. “Whether it’s in a canoe or a 100-foot yacht isn’t as important as the whole experience of surrounding yourself with the natural beauty of the environment,” said Chris Wilke, director of the Clean Marina Washington Program.
Effective May 12, 2008, the Community Development and Planning Department, as directed by the Ordinance 49-2007, will begin implementing the collection of estimated Plan Review Fees at the time of Building Permit applications.
All children entering kindergarten (five years old before Sept.1st, 2008) are encouraged to attend school screening on May 14 and 15 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Orcas Island school library.
The San Juan County Elections Office recently released the following announcement:
As reported in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Gabriel Mondragon, the 29-year old Orcas Island man who allegedly cut a high-voltage power line with a pole saw and lost his left arm in the process, faces 20 years in federal prison if found guilty of attempting to destroy an energy facility, which is a felony.
In 2006 San Juan County adopted an ordinance that requires certain activities to obtain a Special Event Permit. This action requires all persons/organizations wishing to engage in these types of activities to obtain a Special Event Permit.
Annual county-wide meeting on board ferry Saturday morning
Lopezian Steven Ludwig and Orcasite Dorothy Austin file petition
Orcas Island “Eco-terrorist” released from hospital April 29 to appear in court
Orca scientist Ken Balcomb asked, “How does our government really work? We need to get the government to make major changes in dealing with human population growth and resource management.”
Frequently Asked Questions handout at May 6 Orcas Island meeting
The San Juan County Council has proclaimed May to be “Community Action Month” and cited the Opportunity Council, the Community…
