San Juan County Sheriff’s log | Islands' Weekly
2 days ago · • A detective on San Juan Island responded to an agency assist. The incident was investigated and found no probable cause for a crime. The incident was documented. • An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop on Terrill Beach Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for ...
Some trashy news | Islands' Weekly
Dec 7, 2024 · The Solid Waste Alternatives Program was established about 11 years ago at the same time as the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District, affectionately known as the Dump. SWAP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to providing financial and promotional support to LSWDD and waste reduction efforts across Lopez Island.
Rosario owners announce sweeping plans for 2025 - Islands' Weekly
Dec 9, 2024 · by Kristina Stucki. Weekly contributor. Orcas resident Chris Robison, who purchased Rosario Resort in April, announced on Dec. 3 his investment firm’s 2025 plans for the historical property, along with a new partnership with …
Paulsen thanks SJC community | Islands' Weekly
Nov 16, 2024 · Thank you to our entire community for the opportunity to make connections, hear your thoughts and concerns for San Juan County, and for affording me the chance to be part of those discussions during this election cycle.
Lobos are District Champs! - Islands' Weekly
Nov 25, 2024 · By Lorelei Meissner and Gene Helfman After their most successful regular season in decades, the 11-2 boys soccer team entered the District championship and started with a 3-2 win against Auburn Adventist on Nov. 5. This set up a semifinal round rematch against Friday Harbor, played on the turf field ...
Vessel sinks at Shipyard Cove Marina | Islands' Weekly
Dec 12, 2024 · By Jeff Noedel Journal contributor. Coast Guard Petty Officer and Public Information Officer Steve Strohmayer told the Journal, there were no injuries associated with the sinking of a vessel, the Elsie Mtugboat, at Shipyard Cove on Dec. 5.
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County Council supports new cultural access program by adopting one-tenth of 1% sales tax. During the Dec. 10 Council meeting, the San Juan County Council passed an ordinance to approve a new one-tenth of…
Sheriff’s Log | Islands' Weekly
Nov 4, 2024 · Submitted by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 23 An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle for not having a license plate on the vehicle, defective windshield, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, on Terril Beach Rd., Eastsound, WA.
The faces of hospitality and tourism | Islands' Weekly
2 days ago · By Amy Nesler San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau As you are probably aware, tourism is a top economic driver for San Juan County. Visitors “import” new dollars and sales tax, which benefit small businesses, nonprofits like museums and farmers markets, government programs and residents as these dollars circulate throughout our island communities.
Lopez Fire and EMS attend to burning home | Islands' Weekly
Nov 16, 2024 · Submitted by Lopez Island Fire and EMS. On Monday, Nov. 4, at 11:04 p.m., Lopez Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire on Pickering Lane. The fire was called into 911 by the residents after they were awoken by their smoke detectors and unable to …