Trio of contested council races
Superior Court Judge Don Eaton won a second term by simply filling out paperwork and paying the candidate filing fee. Eaton is the only San Juan County official who is unopposed.
May 24, 2012
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Be aware of crowded ferries and long wait times on Memorial Weekend | Update
On Friday, May 25, Washington State Ferries will provide an extra sailing from Anacortes to Orcas at 2:05 p.m., and on Monday, May 28, there will be an extra sailing from Orcas to Anacortes at 3:15 p.m.
Bob Jean named temporary replacement for county administrator position
This week, the San Juan County Council unanimously approved a consultant agreement retaining Jean to serve as county administrator until a permanent replacement is found for departing administrator Pete Rose.
San Juan man faces trio of felony sex crimes
A San Juan Island man accused of having sex with a teenage girl several times in the past two years will stand trial on multiple felony sex charges in July.
Decatur Island resident to run for state senate
Small business owner and Decatur Island resident John Swapp has announced his campaign for the state senate in the 40th Legislative District.
Illegal fires ignite concern
Although he has yet to write a citation this year for illegal burnings, San Juan County Deputy Fire Marshal Paul Turner is growing concerned that it’s still occurring, but that islanders may not report the fires. He has two theories – either they are not aware that they can contact Turner on the weekend or they fear repercussion from the people starting the fires.
May 22, 2012
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Local photographer captures the magic of an eclipse | Slide show
Lopezian photographer Geroge Willis took these photos of the annular eclipse in Zion National Park, Utah on Sunday.
Boating mishap proves fatal for Bellingham man
James R. Ableman, of Bellingham, Wash. and two other Bellingham men were collecting shrimp pots when their 17-foot Boston Whaler capsized southwest of Sucia Island at about 2:30 p.m., according the San Juan County Sheriff's Department.
May 21, 2012
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Broadband Intiative receives mixed reactions
The series of broadband – high-speed Internet and other communication services – meetings across the islands were held to discuss what services would be provided and when, the costs and the provider.
May 18, 2012
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Local bank to handle county bond for solid waste debt
At its May 22 meeting, the San Juan County Council will formally extend its thanks to Islanders Bank for its “excellent proposal,” which won the bank the right to purchase the county’s $810,000 general obligation bond. Islander’s bank was founded in San Juan County in 1980 and, though it was acquired by Banner Bank in 2007, it operates under local management and a local board of directors.
May 18, 2012
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Summertime is summer workshop time on Lopez
Not too long ago, Lopez parents may have had difficulty finding safe, engaging and affordable summer activities for their children. But since the establishment of the Lopez Summer Workshops program 16 years ago, kids and adults alike have had plenty of summertime opportunities at their fingertips.
May 17, 2012
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