Publication: Sanjuanjournal.com

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 2 reports

San Juans offer support, reminder islands are open for business after I-5 bridge collapse

Read a press release from the Town of Friday Harbor and San Juan County about the I-5 bridge collapse, Memorial Day weekend in the islands, and best routes to get here. ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - 5 hours ago]

Entities: San Juan (Puerto Rico)

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Public Utility District 1 of Chelan County

Broadband plan sits on shaky ground | Guest Column

No doubt that better and faster internet would bring economic, educational and communication benefits.Speaking personally, it is frustrating to pay Centurytel for 1.5 Mbps of download speed only to get as low as 0.02 Mbps or no internet at all. But we ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 24 2013]

Entities: Broadband, Fiber Optic, Public Utility District 1 of Chelan County

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Morris' wireless bill signed into law

Governor Inslee signed into legislation a bill by Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) to expedite regulatory review on new 4g upgrades to cellular towers and antennas.House Bill 1183 updates Washington’s State Environmental Policy Act review process ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 24 2013]

Entities: antennas, Environmental Policy, Permitting Process

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Big bite for Brann Cabin restoration | Letters

Sunset, seashore, bonfire, history. The second annual Brann Cabin Dessert Bake-Off and Bonfire-by-the-Sea is taking place at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday evening, May 22nd and I hope to see lots of us islanders there.The tiny, amazing, one-of-kind Brann cabin ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 23 2013]

Entities: San Juan (Puerto Rico), Fundraising, Donations

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Job well done in Olympia? | Editorial

The Journal doesn’t pay a lot of attention to the gyrations of the legislature or the governor in Olympia, but when they do things that directly affect our little corner of the world, we want you to know about it.Especially when they do things right.Following ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Marine Vessel, Jay Inslee, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Olympia (United States)

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Summer special: 2-for-1 on SJI Scenic Byway Bus

Save time, go green and get a free companion pass to see Washington’s newest Scenic Byway by bus.Visitors can leave their cars behind this summer and ride the island-based shuttle bus to popular recreational, cultural, historical and scenic spots along ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: San Juan (Puerto Rico), Washington State Ferries, Ferry, Chinook

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Past comes alive in ‘spooky ‘stroll | Letters

Who has a Friday Harbor ghost story? In observance of this month’s historic preservation theme, the Town of Friday Harbor has scheduled a new walking tour with a twist: ghost stories.Come to “Ghosts Among Us,” with or without experiences to share, when ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Dust Storm, San Juan (Puerto Rico), 19th century

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

SJ fire department in, EMS out in new public safety boat deal

Journal of the San Juans EditorcommentsThe San Juan County Sheriff's Department remains on course to acquire a new and improved emergency response boat, built by federal dollars, despite the fact that several public safety agencies that previously were ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: San Juan (Puerto Rico), Marine Vessel, emergency, John Jensen, Scott Rasmussen

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Interest proves uneven in race for public office

Journal of the San Juans ReportercommentsThe first round of 2013 election filings ended Friday, May 17, with 47 candidates filing for election to 34 public offices.Eleven offices attracted no candidates.A special filing period begins Wednesday, May 22, ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: San Juan (Puerto Rico), Ian Paterson, Warren Jones

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

County manager candidates: and then there were two

Journal of the San Juans ReportercommentsA day and a half of closed-session interviews with applicants for the open county manager position has reduced the field to two finalists.County Human Resources Manager Pamela Morais said the council has asked ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 19 2013]

Entities: San Juan (Puerto Rico), Pete Rose, Michael Thomas

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Fawn season: four tips to help them along the way

— Submitted by Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterThe Black-tailed Deer we have here on the San Juans mostly give birth to their fawns in May, so right now is the peak of fawn season.For the first 2 or 3 weeks these fawns are small and vulnerable. ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 18 2013]

Entities: Black-Tailed Deer, Raccoon, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Orcas woman contests 5-year prison term

By SCOTT RASMUSSENJournal of the San Juans EditorcommentsAn Orcas Island woman with extensive criminal history is contesting a five-year prison sentence handed down in the wake of recent convictions for felony burglary and misdemeanor theft.On April 24, ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 17 2013]

Entities: Felony, Scott Rasmussen, Sentencing

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... “It’s been nearly a decade since Washington did major work on our wireless infrastructure,” Morris said. "This is a smart, environmentally safe update to our law that will ensure we have the physical network of towers and antennas necessary to support modern wireless services,” said Morris."

Morris' wireless bill signed into law [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 24 2013]

"We haven't made any final decision on the vessel, but they'll need to be made soon," he said. "We're absolutely committed to a course of action but it may not have all the features that we had originally thought it would. The political nature of this has been much more daunting that I ever thought it would be."

SJ fire department in, EMS out in new public safety boat deal [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 21 2013]

They questioned Matthews for an hour, ending the hearing by passing a motion "to contact Pictometry to see what it would cost to get out of the contract."

Council airs dissatisfaction over aerial photos contract [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 12 2013]

"The good news is that no one was injured," Chief Steve Marler of San Juan Island Fire Department. "The bad news is the young man's car is totaled."

SUV destroyed by fire Monday morning [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - May 07 2013]

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