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.
February 13, 2012
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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.
February 10, 2012
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SJI Conservation District meets on Valentine's Day
San Juan Islands Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a regular board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m. at SJICD Conference Room, 540 Guard St., Friday Harbor. The meeting is open to the public.
February 8, 2012
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San Juan EMS hits new high
The number of emergency calls increased by 22 percent on San Juan Island in 2011
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.
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 7, 2012
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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.
San Juan Islands push for statewide plastic bag ban
While many cities have banned plastic grocery bags, Washington may become the first state in the nation to outlaw these consumables.
House Bill 1877 and Senate Bill 5780, both bills to ban plastic bags and promote reusable bags, were introduced last year and both failed to pass. Similar bills House Bill 2404 and Senate Bill 5780 were reintroduced again this year by Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and Rep. Marko Liias. The legislation is aimed at protecting Puget Sound wildlife and the environment from plastic bag debris. Both bills would allow plastic bags for fresh meat, fruits, vegetables, nuts or other bulk items, dairy products, ice and cooked foods.
February 7, 2012
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9th and 10th graders reclaim Knowledge Bowl trophy
Nursing a three-point lead in the final round of the 2012 Knowledge Bowl, Friday Harbor High School’s 9th and 10th grade team wagered conservatively.
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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