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San Juan County Parks and Fair announces new camping software, delaying reservation availability. The San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is pleased to announce updates to the camping reservation system that…
Rosario Resort to be auctioned in February | Islands' Sounder
Nov 29, 2024 · by Kristina Stucki. Sounder contributor. Local investor Chris Robison, who purchased Rosario Resort in April of this year, was dealt another blow this month with the public notice of the resort’s imminent foreclosure and auction happening in February 2025. Robison has until Feb. 3 to pay $3.75 million that was due in July, along with interest and fees, in order to stop the public auction.
WSF-served communities form ‘Fix Our Ferries’ coalition
Nov 27, 2024 · Rep. Alvarado opened the panel discussion by stating ferry solutions in 2025 will depend on creating new revenue for the state. She said, “What I’m focused on is that we are going to need to come together and have the community really aligned around a vision of … identify a new revenue to bring in so that we can invest in the critical services that our communities need.”
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners requests …
Dec 9, 2024 · Submitted by Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. The Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners requests your input! On Dec. 2, OIFR commissioners discussed potential processes for hiring our next permanent fire chief.
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The holiday spirit was in full force when a group of Orcas Island Middle Schoolers joined the senior center’s luncheon… Read Story
Suspicious sleeper; boat boozer; delivery driver debacle | San Juan ...
Nov 30, 2024 · • It was reported an unknown person had slept in one of the employee rooms at the Orca Inn. After an investigation, the subject was identified and arrested, then transported to the Sheriff’s Office where he was booked into jail. • A San Juan deputy took a report of a vehicle theft. The vehicle ...
WSF fix is top priority for national transportation unions
Dec 3, 2024 · Submitted by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association. America’s largest transportation labor federation, the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, has named the need for competitive wages and full collective bargaining rights to resolve the Washington State Ferry crisis as one of its six top national priorities.
Rosario Mansion and Resort to reopen before summer 2025
Dec 3, 2024 · Submitted by Empower Investing. Rosario Village is pleased to announce that we will be reopening the fully renovated historic Moran Mansion before the 2025 summer season, and that we will start construction on new waterfront hotel guest rooms and …
Dance to the sounds of big band | Islands' Sounder
Nov 9, 2024 · All are invited to a wonderful evening of musical enjoyment. On Nov. 16, the big band sounds of Orcatrazz will play music from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s for your dancing and listening pleasure. The dance will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall starting at 7:30 p.m., with admission by donation.
San Juan County Land Bank opens North Shore Preserve for public …
Oct 4, 2024 · Submitted by the San Juan County Land Bank. The North Shore Preserve is officially open to the public. Located near the northwest corner of Orcas Island, the 58-acre preserve offers forested uplands, wetlands, and over 1,800 feet of natural shoreline with prime nearshore habitat for juvenile salmon and the forage fish critical to salmon recovery.