Orcas woman contests 5-year prison term
Judge cites long record of drug, property crimes for length of latest sentence, 60 months in prison.
County prevails in 'open meetings' lawsuit; appeal 'likely'
Although Judge Alan Hancock discussed and dismissed a number of factual and legal issues associated with the case, the crux of his decision, based upon Washington appellate precedents, stated that, “for the purposes of OPMA, a meeting occurs only if a majority or quorum of the governing body is present.”
Consignment Treasures seeks new land-use permit
The new permit application seeks approval of construction plans, change of use of two buildings, and for approval of drop-off of all recyclables.
New face for historic Friday Harbor home
She was honored by the Town of Friday Harbor as the 2013 recipient of the “Partners in Preservation” award, May 8, on the front steps of the restored bungalow at 460 Argyle Avenue.
Transportation voucher program continues
The Voucher Program is a public-private partnership of transportation providers and local social services agencies which provides community access to 180 transportation-vulnerable community members.
Melee over money, burglar targets booze, Chihuahua nearly barbecued ; San Juan County Sheriff's Log
— A Seattle woman could possibly face criminal charges for leaving a chihuahua inside a Honda sedan, in the sun and without water, after parking it in downtown Friday Harbor. The incident is under review as a potential case of animal neglect.
Council airs dissatisfaction over aerial photos contract
The county will likely be stuck with paying $122,000 for a new slate of aerial photographs despite mounting displeasure from the council with both the process and terms of the three-year contract, according to the county prosecuting attorney.
Bellingham man dies in diving accident on San Juan Island
The 47-year-old began complaining about having difficulty breathing while ascending from a depth of about 60 feet below the surface, near Dinner Island. He reportedly collapsed while trying to climb back onboard the boat and fell backwards into the water.
Yearly chip seal roadwork begins May 14 on San Juan
It'll take 11 work days to chip seal 18 miles of roadway and an additional seven days to fog seal 32 miles of roads. The work is expected to be complete by June 28. First up? Golf Course Road. Others are...
Town digs in, ‘shovel ready’
That dispute, though, only concerns a small part of a “town stimulus program” that Wilson and the town council have implemented to improve the “infrastructure” and the flow of traffic around town - and at the same time, get people working.
SUV destroyed by fire Monday morning
Firefighters doused the blaze with nearly 700 gallons of water before it was extinguished. The man was westbound on Roche Harbor Road at about 9 a.m. when fire broke out in the underbelly of the early '90s SUV.
