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Exploring the San Juan Islands-On a Shoestring
Washington's stunning San Juan Islands aren't only for well-to-do vacationers and summer-home people.
Shaw Island Fire District commissioners meet June 15
The San Juan County Fire Protection District 5 board of commissioners will meet June 15 , 4:30 p.m., in the Shaw Community Building.
Special extended filing for several unchallenged elected positions
Your chance to make a difference | Editorial
Have an idea of how to make the community a better place in which to live, play and work? Therea TMs no better chance than now.
Fire district, Burlington to discuss new pact
Commissioners for Fire District 6 are scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss a deal with the city of Burlington.
Referendum filed to repeal popular vote law
A Shaw Island man has filed a referendum to repeal a new law that has Washington state join a compact with other states to cast its presidential electoral votes for the national popular vote winner.
Six candidates running for OPALCO Board of Directors
The 2009 candidates for OPALCO Board of Directors. Clockwise from top left: Winnie Adams, Moriah Armstrong, Roger Crosby, Joan Pedrick, Jeff Struthers, and Chris Thomerson.
Shark Reef spring issue goes online
SHARK REEF magazine, a homegrown literary compilation featuring predominately local writers, just released its spring 2009 edition, available now online.
Artist Profile: Eric Boyle, Shaw Island
Tucked away on the west facing point of Neck Point Coves, with a waterline view of Yellow and San Juan Island, lies the home and studio of oil painter Eric Boyles.
View County Council meetings online
San Juan County Council meetings are now available for viewing online. Councilmembers have wanted to make the meetings available but have repeatedly been told it would be cost prohibitive or technologically impossible.
Stimulus package benefits ferries, schools; Orcas School District will receive $217,000
Among those benefiting from the federal stimulus package approved by Congress and signed by President Obama last Tuesday are state ferries and local schools.
Gaydos gets another term on NW Straits Newsmakers
Gov. Christine Gregoire has re-appointed Joe Gaydos to serve on the Northwest Straits Commission for a second four-year term.