San Juan Islands push for statewide plastic bag ban
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Plastic bags on an Orcas Island shoreline. Plastic bags not only choke wildlife, but break into small pieces of plastic concentrate full of deadly chemicals like PCB.
February 13, 2012
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Wetland dispute prompts viral video
Charles Dalton shares a four-acre property with another islander on Orcas Island, and said his troubles started because he made a mistake when he built a barn and a shed without a permit. The issue, according to the Friends of the San Juans, is not about farming, as the video suggests, but about following the rules and getting construction permits before developing.
Gay marriage bill passed by the House
A House committee on Monday approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, setting the stage for final passage this week.
Harbor seal tracked by satellite
Scientists from the Puget Sound region are getting new information about harbor seals by tracking a rehabilitated seal by satellite. They are studying a seal named Sandy, found on the beach in West Seattle last August and released to the wild in January.
February 8, 2012
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Council reinstates portion of sheriff and prosecutor budget
During its meeting on Orcas today, the county council voted 6-0 to reinstate $60,000 to the sheriff's department and $21,000 to the prosecuting attorney's office after a preliminary budget reduced funding to those departments.
Coal Hard Truth forum panelists and their bios
Panelists to answer you questions include North Sound Baykeeper Matt Krogh, Fred Felleman with Friends of the Earth, and Dr. Frank James.
February 7, 2012
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Same-sex marriage bill advances to House Floor
A House committee approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, setting the stage for final passage this week.
February 6, 2012
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Critical Areas Ordinance wetlands forums
Friends of the San Juans’ is holding a public forum on the wetlands section of the Critical Areas Ordinance and how it might affect present and future property development, agricultural practices, and conservation of the islands.
February 6, 2012
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Coal cargo terminal at Cherry Point raises concern
The San Juan Islands face a significant increase in large cargo ship traffic under a proposal to build the largest yet coal terminal in North America at Cherry Point, near Ferndale. Annually, ships measuring up to three football fields in length will make over 950 passages (nearly three per day) transporting tens of millions of tons of Wyoming coal to China.
February 6, 2012
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Limits on Navy sonar?
‘Friends’ joins lawsuit to protect whales, dolphins and more
February 3, 2012
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Tagging of orcas raises concern
Federal biologists plan to tag up to six southern resident orcas next month with tiny satellite devices to discover their range of habitat in winter months.
February 3, 2012
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