,602 new donations X2 = ,718! ,141 remains for matching
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$1,602 new donations X2 = $3,718! $8,141 remains for matching

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Community internet television and radio for the San Juans gained some strength in the past two days, as $1,602 more in donations have now arrived. That brings the recent total to $1,859. And the Mary See Foundation match has instantly turned that into $3,718! The Mary See Foundation leaders took a…

Public Works mobilizes response to repair MacKaye Harbor Rd on Lopez Island

Public Works mobilizes response to repair MacKaye Harbor Rd on Lopez Island

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT San Juan County’s Public Works Department will be performing limited repairs along MacKaye Harbor Rd between Agate Beach Ln and Flint Rd intermittently over the next several weeks. The repair is limited in scope to areas of coastal erosion and is designed to ensure the safety of…

BAILER HILL SOLAR MICROGRID UPDATE: Conditional use permit hearing will be Dec. 18
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BAILER HILL SOLAR MICROGRID UPDATE: Conditional use permit hearing will be Dec. 18

ByJeff Noedel

Saturday, November 30, 2024by Jeff Noedel In January, OPALCO announced details for an intended 2.7 megawatt solar array paired with 1 MW of battery storage on 19 acres on Bailer Hill at Douglas Road on San Juan Island. The project has been in planning since 2021, about the time the rural electric cooperative won a…

County Begins Sidewalk Repairs in Eastsound on December 2

County Begins Sidewalk Repairs in Eastsound on December 2

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

San Juan County’s Public Works Department is pleased to begin repairs to Eastsound sidewalks along North Beach Rd and Main Street in advance of the busy holiday season. Construction will begin on Monday, December 2nd and is expected to be completed within a week by Friday, December 6th.  The work will remove and replace panels…

County recognizes Native American Heritage Month with proclamation & new Tribal engagement framework
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County recognizes Native American Heritage Month with proclamation & new Tribal engagement framework

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Thursday, November 21, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT During the last October Council meeting, a proclamation was issued recognizing November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month in San Juan County, and November 29 as National Native American Heritage Day. In addition to the proclamation, during the November 12 meeting, Council also passed…

San Juan County seeks volunteers to fill vacant seats on multiple advisory boards and committees

San Juan County seeks volunteers to fill vacant seats on multiple advisory boards and committees

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Thursday, November 21, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT San Juan County is seeking volunteers to serve on various boards and committees that help shape daily life in the San Juan Islands. Are you interested in participating in local government and sharing your skills? See if one of the vacant…

CNN features San Juan County moving to 32-hour work week

CNN features San Juan County moving to 32-hour work week

ByJeff Noedel

Friday, November 15, 2024by Jeff Noedel The high-powered CNN.com website (one of the highest trafficked websites in America) is featuring San Juan County’s move to the 32-hour workweek. The article features interviews with San Juan Island’s Kristen and Eric Rezabek, park manager Joe Ingman, Public Works employee Jenni Merritt, Matthew Steward, and County Manager Jessica…

2024 Assessment Change of Value Notices

2024 Assessment Change of Value Notices

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT The San Juan County Assessor’s Office mailed the 2024 Change of Value Notices on November 12, 2024. Changes reflect market sales between January 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024 with an assessment date of January 1, 2024. Properties with new construction are valued for improvements…

San Juan County publishes one-year check-in report for the 32-hour work week

San Juan County publishes one-year check-in report for the 32-hour work week

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

San Juan County and representatives from the Local 1849 Union are pleased to present a comprehensive report of the 32-hour work week (32HWW) initiative at the one-year check-in. Survey results and department findings are available on the County’s Engage website. The results lay the groundwork for making any necessary systematic improvements as the County adapts to the 32HWW….

San Juan County seeks consultant to update Critical Areas Ordinance
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San Juan County seeks consultant to update Critical Areas Ordinance

BySanJuans.Today Newsroom

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA GOVERNMENT San Juan County Department of Community Development invites qualified consultants to review our Request for Proposal (RFP) to update SJC’s Best Available Science and Critical Areas Ordinance in accordance with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). All RFP submittals are…

Candidates and campaign activists express faith in local election integrity
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Candidates and campaign activists express faith in local election integrity

ByJeff Noedel

SanJuans.Today reached out to all four candidates for County Council representatives, as well as leaders in the campaigns for and against the Conservation Land Bank REET reauthorization, and the Fire District #3 levy lid lift. We asked these leaders the following question: How would you personally describe your degree of confidence in the integrity of…

DISTRICT COURT: Political yard signs may only be legally removed with owner’s consent – one local resident criminally charged
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DISTRICT COURT: Political yard signs may only be legally removed with owner’s consent – one local resident criminally charged

ByJeff Noedel

Friday, October 18, 2024by Jeff Noedel PUBLISHED IN SANJANS.TODAY & THE JOURNAL OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS Many political yard signs are placed on publicly owned land and rights-of-way in San Juan County. While a relative few citizens continue to display yard signs on their personal property long after an election, the great majority of…

RECORDING HERE of the Oct. 17 Lopez Community Center LWV Council Candidates Forum
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RECORDING HERE of the Oct. 17 Lopez Community Center LWV Council Candidates Forum

ByJeff Noedel

Recorded Thursday, October 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This was our 7th election event live-streamed from a remote location in 2024 and our highest quality live stream in terms of video resolution and audio quality.