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County council weighs new charter amendment, 5 instead of 3
If you thought the question about County Council numbers had been put to rest, then think again.
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With $27K, Byers maintains lead in campaign contributions
With less than six weeks until San Juan County elects a new three-member county council, all six remaining…
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End of era proves bittersweet for ‘Hazardous Helen’
Helen Venada received the thanks of county officials at the Feb. 26 county council meeting for 24 years…
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Judge rules against challenge to charter changes
In a clean sweep for supporters of the voter-approved changes to the county charter, all three propositions presented…
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Arguments aired in duel over charter changes
What's the problem? In 2012, that question was asked again and again by critics as the Charter Review…
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CAO update challenged from both the right, and the left
On Jan. 30, Friends of the San Juans filed Petitions for Review against four elements of the updated…
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County to hold conversation sessions
After four years of budget and employee reductions, including a 2013 budget that is $2.3 million less than…
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Byers, Pratt lead in campaign spending
Two candidates seeking election to the three-person San Juan County Council have raised more than $17,000 each. The…
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Hospital commission stands by contract
Despite the litigious reputation of the ACLU, the San Juan County Public Hospital District again stood its ground…
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ACLU enters Peace Island fray
Claiming that the contract with PeaceHealth violates state law and the state Constitution, the ACLU of Washington is…
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Council looks at marine issues
The executive committee of the Marine Resources Committee has been asked to meet with three members of the…
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San Juans awarded $300K for salmon recovery
Removal of creosote debris begins this week at Neck Point, Jacksons Beach
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Property assessments down, but not your tax bill
The assessed value on all properties in San Juan County went down by about $1.7 billion for 2013,…