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Feb 01 2011, 2:51 PM
An Orcas man sustained severe facial injuries after his plane crashed into a hangar at the airport.
Stolen vehicle; animal cruelty; illegal garbage dumping | San Juan County Sheriff's Log Feb 07 2011, 9:51 AM San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls:
Jan. 24: An Orcas Island man was reunited with his stolen vehicle following an early-morning single-car collision in the 6000 block of Olga Road. The person behind the wheel of the 66-year-old’s Saturn SUV fled the scene following the crash, which was discovered at about 6 a.m. Authorities believe that the incident may be connected to three other criminal cases still under investigation.
A San Juan Island man accused of neglecting his dog could face charges of animal cruelty. The man’s dog, which reportedly was in need of medical attention and living in unsanitary conditions, was seized by a deputy who went to the 48-year-old’s Halsey Road home to serve his papers involving a civil dispute; the man was not home at the time.
Small earthquake reported in North SoundFeb 08 2011, 10:25 AM A minor earthquake this morning near Friday Harbor was felt by some on Whidbey Island.
The 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit at 8:36 a.m. Feb. 8, and occurred five miles northwest of Friday Harbor, according to seismic experts at the University of Washington's Department of Earth and Space Sciences.
Small earthquake tickles the North Sound, Friday Harbor tooFeb 08 2011, 1:44 PM A minor earthquake this morning near Friday Harbor was felt by some on Whidbey Island.
The 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit at 8:36 a.m. Feb. 8, and occurred five miles northwest of Friday Harbor, according to seismic experts at the University of Washington's Department of Earth and Space Sciences.
Rec levy measure is at 62 percent approvalFeb 10 2011, 2:48 PM The February Orcas Recreation District levy appears to have passed with a supermajority as of today, Feb. 9, with 2,270 ballots cast and only 20 left to count by official tally .
Almost 62 percent of voters cast their ballots, giving the proposal 62 percent approval. There were 1,407 votes cast in favor and 862 against the measure.
“This is truly great news for our kids and, in my opinion, for the community at large,” said commissioner #4, Jim Bredouw, but cautioned that because the proposal did not pass until 2011, the funds won’t be available until May and November of 2012 after the payment of 2012 property taxes.
OPALCO launches Nourdine Jensen youth scholarship program
Feb 16 2011, 11:46 AM
The OPALCO Board of Directors has established a scholarship program in honor of Nourdine Jensen, a long-time board member and advocate for the Cooperative. The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program will award three high-school sophomores and juniors with a $500 scholarship and all-expenses paid trip to the Youth Rally leadership camp at the College of Idaho this summer. The deadline to apply is March 15.
San Juan County property tax rates increase by 9 percent — on average — in 2011 Feb 17 2011, 1:35 PM Property tax rates are on the rise in 2011.
According to the San Juan County assessor's office, tax rates on property will increase this year by 9.1 percent, on average, in large part because of a boost in the state levy rate and in local school levies as well.
National Weather Service: Expect more snow, temperatures to tumble
Feb 23 2011, 12:26 PM
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls for another round of snow late tonight and for temperatures to tumble throughout the rest of the week.
Quick response prevents fuel spill from grounded boat near Lopez Island 
Mar 03 2011, 5:14 PM
Hundreds of gallons of fuel have been removed from a pleasure boat grounded near Lopez Island. With the pollution threat gone, all that’s left is for the owner and salvage company to remove the boat from the beach for repair.
Former San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming honored in Olympia 
Mar 07 2011, 9:29 AM
Former San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming was honored today at the state capitol for his many years of public service.On Friday, the state Senate passed SB 8629 , a resolution which recognizes Cumming for his dedication and for his legacy in 24 years as the top law enforcement official of the county.
