San Juan County News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.