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Heather Spaulding Delves into Town-County Water Disagreement
Heather Spaulding, editor of The Journal of the San Juan Islands, discusses her reporting on the conflict over County water usage through the Town of Friday Harbor’s water system. And she focuses on the priority for the larger discussion of the County’s water supply — the reality that continued growth is not possible without taking into account…
Hay Bales at Dusk
Golden bales of hay, carefully rolled and ready for the winter. These bales are a testament to the hard work of our farmers, ensuring that livestock have sustenance through the colder months. Captured during the golden hour on July 26, 2024, the light highlights the beauty of agricultural life on San Juan Island. 3
Washington State Ferries Selects ABB as Propulsion Single-source Vendor for 5 New Hybrid Ferries
ABB has been awarded a contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to serve as the propulsion single source vendor (PSSV) for its groundbreaking new hybrid electric 160-auto ferries. This project marks a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable maritime transportation in the US and beyond, with ABB playing a pivotal role in the development…
BREAKING: San Juan County Council Agrees to Phone Governor Jay Inslee – Will Ask Gov to Declare State of Emergency in WSF Service in San Juans
In a San Juan County Council “workshop meeting” this morning, the Council agreed that the deteriorated quality of the services of Washington State Ferries — especially the inter-island service — has now risen to a “state of emergency.” The word “emergency” was uttered 10 times during the approximately 40-minute-long discussion. No vote was taken, but…
Chaos Sweeps Over State GOP Convention – Reichert Pulls Name from Endorsement Process
On Friday, Republican candidate for Governor Dave Reichert pulled his name from the Washington State GOP Convention’s endorsement process when it descended into chaos. The convention was held at the Spokane Convention Center. State party conventions are meant to unify around chosen candidates and put wind in their sails. This one became a major distraction…
Public Invited to Meet County Manager Finalists at Community Meetings on May 7
San Juan County invites the public to meet and interview the finalists for the County Manager position. The candidates will visit each district on Tuesday, May 7, escorted by County staff. During these in-person community meetings, the public will have the opportunity to write down questions to be asked in a moderated Q&A. Materials will…