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WHEN THE ‘WHEELS CAME OFF’ THE FERRIES: 171 sailings canceled in 3-1/2 weeks in July
Wednesday, August 14, 2024by Jeff Noedel A two-page fact sheet prepared by San Juan County government for, among other constituents, the Governor of the the State of Washington, was released to the public yesterday. It can be seen here. It’s an important and sobering read. The County Council instructed County employees to gather facts (quantitative…
San Juan County Announces Resurfacing of Nearly 16 Miles of Roads this Summer
San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road resurfacing schedule to chip seal nearly 16 miles of roads on San Juan and Orcas Islands. Chip sealing is a pavement treatment that extends the life of the road surface. Learn more by visiting the County Roads Program webpage at https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/309/County-Roads and see the schedule…
CNN features San Juan County moving to 32-hour work week
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…
SURPRISE! WSF Commits Additional Crews to Inter-island Route to Ensure Service During County Fair Week
FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT RELEASED BY SAN JUAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 8, 2024 – San Juan County is thrilled to announce that Washington State Ferry (WSF) officials are taking concrete steps to ensure consistent inter-island service during the week of the County Fair. From August 14-18, islanders will be able to confidently use…
BREAKING: Jessica Hudson Hired as Jan Juan County’s New County Manager – Starts July 15
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 22, 2024 – The San Juan County Council today announced the hiring of a new County Manager – Jessica Hudson. Hudson is currently the Director at Fairfax County Public Library in Fairfax, Virginia where she oversees a system of 23 public facilities, a budget of $35 million, and staff of 550…
Extradition of Suspect for Residential Burglary Charges
FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC PETER On December 28, 2022, a deputy with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJC) initiated an investigation into a potential felony crime on Orcas Island. The investigation revealed that the suspect had left Washington State. After a thorough investigation, the deputy determined there was…