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Tuesday | San Juan Islander

Payments in lieu of taxes received for federal lands

There are 20,016 parcels in San Juan County totalling 110,198 acres. Of these 1,236 parcels, which total 49.4 percent of the acreage , are not taxed at fair market value.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Journal of the San Juans

Sutton Road dump expected to be in private hands by Sept. 1

The long-awaited contract between San Juan County and Lautenbach Industries for operation of the San Juan Island solid waste transfer station is approaching completion, according to San Juan County Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy.

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Related Topix: Friday Harbor, WA, Orcas, WA

Sun Jun 16, 2013

San Juan Islander

County council meets June 17 and 18

San Juan County Council will meet in all day sessions on both Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. On Monday, the transportation element, the shoreline master plan, storm water amendments, council manager role, community conversation draft report, legislative agenda - and that's just Monday.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

San Juan Islander

Orcas Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire

Orcas Island Firefighters found 2,500 square feet of slow-burning brush on a vacant lot when they responded to a report of a brush fire in the Orcas Highlands neighborhood Thursday evening, June 12, 2013.

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Related Topix: Orcas, WA, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Journal of the San Juans

Bothell man, 21, to stand trial for alleged rape of two teen girls

For the second time in three years a 21-year-old Bothell man, accused most recently of sexually assaulting two alcohol-impaired teenage girls at a late-night party in October on Orcas Island, is slated to stand trail on charges of felony rape in San Juan County.

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Related Topix: Eastsound, WA, Coupeville, WA

Wed Jun 12, 2013

San Juan Islander

Capsized kayakers rescued by whale-watch boat

Jerry Kim and Dave Bradley, from Sammamish's two-person kayak capsized after it was turned sideways by a strong eddy and into an oncoming wave from a freighter.

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Related Topix: Boat Disaster

San Juan Islander

Burn that brush pile now, burn ban starts July 1

Recreational fires are still allowed as long as they're contained within a suitable fire ring.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

San Juan Islander

Money may be available for enforcement of 'Be Whale Wise' Rules

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is pursuing a $1 million grant for enforcement of the boating restrictions related to killer whales in the waters around San Juan County.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Patty Murray, Democrat, Friday Harbor, WA

Journal of the San Juans

OPALCO plots change in course for better broadband

The plan that was proposed in February 2013 - to build a hybrid fiber-wireless system to serve 90 percent of San Juan County - has been challenging, particularly in terms of financial risk and member subscriptions required.

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San Juan Islander

Planning Commission almost finished with SMP

San Juan County Planning Commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 21 in the Legislative Building at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor to continue deliberations on the update to the Shoreline Master Plan.

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Related Topix: Friday Harbor, WA

Sun Jun 09, 2013

San Juan Islander

WSF hosts community meeting June 12 in FH - video-conferenced to Lopez and Orcas

WSF Director David Moseley and other WSF staff will be in Friday Harbor from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 in the San Juan County Council Chambers at 55 Second St. to listen to comments, answer questions and update the public on ferry issues.

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Related Topix: Orcas, WA, Friday Harbor, WA

Sat Jun 08, 2013

San Juan Islander

OPALCO downsizes Broadband plan

PRESS RELEASE: OPALCO has a vision for broadband in San Juan County: true high-speed Internet service for all islanders.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

Journal of the San Juans

Bridge fix pushed back one week; state trooper killed in collision near Conway detour route

The aftermath of the Skagit River bridge collapse claimed its first death on Friday, May 31, on the detour route in Conway.

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Related Topix: Conway, WA, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Patty Murray, Democrat, US Governors, Jay Inslee

Thu Jun 06, 2013

Journal of the San Juans

Sheriff gets green light to acquire new boat built by federal funds

San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou on Tuesday presented the County Council with more than 20 pages of documents and almost as many reasons why the council should approve obtaining a new boat for law enforcement, firefighting, EMS and marine rescue purposes in San Juan County.

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Related Topix: Lopez Island, WA, Shaw Island, WA

Tue Jun 04, 2013

San Juan Islander

County OKs using up to $600k of fed money to buy boat

San Juan County Council approved Sheriff Rob Nou's request to use federal funds to purchase a public safety boat for the county.

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Related Topix: Fire, Shaw Island, WA, Orcas, WA

San Juan Islander

Hepatitis alert for Townsend berries sold at Costco

Have you purchased or eaten Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend of frozen berries with Pomegranates since April? Costco has sold over 1800 units of frozen berries at nearby stores over the last four weeks.

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Related Topix: Hepatitis, Medicine, Health, Vaccinations, Health Care Provider

Mon Jun 03, 2013

Journal of the San Juans

Planning Commission stamp of approval expected on SMP update, June 21

Another major part of San Juan County's update of its comprehensive plan and the 1971 Shoreline Management Act is winding its way toward completion.

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Related Topix: Friday Harbor, WA

Fri May 31, 2013

Journal of the San Juans

Brothers battle, contraband in court, booze snooze on the road; San Juan County Sheriff's Log

May 15: About 80 gallons of gasoline disappeared from an outdoor storage tank in an apparent theft on the property of an Orcas Island home.

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Related Topix: Lopez Island, WA, Friday Harbor, WA

Wed May 29, 2013

Bainbridge Island Review

WSF to host community meeting on Bainbridge

Officials with Washington State Ferries will visit Bainbridge Island next month as part of a series of community outreach meetings.

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Related Topix: Bremerton, WA, Coupeville, WA, Friday Harbor, WA

San Juan Islander

Planning Commission meets May 30 and 31 to deliberate on SMP

The San Juan County Planning Commission will hold two special meetings this week in the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor for continued deliberation on the May 30, 2013 - 8:45 a.m. Continued hearing for deliberations only on the Shoreline Master Program Update.

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Related Topix: Friday Harbor, WA