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Heather Nicholson
Aug 14, 20211 min read
SeaDoc Society to Hold Annual Fundraiser, Working for Health of the Salish Sea
Watch Justin and Leigh Ann from SeaDoc Society, give the scoop about the organization they're part of. It's a local treasure of marine...
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Heather Nicholson
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Public Comment on the Comp Plan, and How to be Effective.
San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan, the root and guiding document. There are effective ways to make public comment on the County Comp...
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Heather Nicholson
Jul 17, 20211 min read
The Comp Plan and its Update Set the Terms for SJ County into the Future
San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan is its core and guiding document, from which all planning and management comes. Brent Lyles,...
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SJICN Team
Jun 23, 20212 min read
SJICN SHORT SUMMARY OF FORUM #2 COMMON GROUND
SJICN’s second forum on Vacation Rentals was held June 17 to a Zoom audience of about 45 interested people. The forum, entitled “Common...
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SJICN Team
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Vacation Rental: the discussion continues
The first of three forums addressing vacation rentals in the San Juan Islands was held June 9 to a Zoom audience of about 150 interested...
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SJICN Team
Jun 5, 20212 min read
Forums explore vacation rentals to create workable solutions
The number of vacation rentals in the San Juans has been a contentious issue in the county over the past few years. Letters to the Editor...
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Heather Nicholson
May 21, 20211 min read
Fellow islanders, including the kind who never come ashore, and our Marine Mammal Stranding Network
- Harbor seals are pupping and it’s boating season, be ALERT! - What comes to mind when thinking about who lives in the San Juan Islands...
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SJICN Team
May 10, 20211 min read
New SJC Office of Climate and Environment to be defined at Wednesday meeting
Dr. Alexandra Gayek has been a naturopathic physician for 25 years and has a background in ecology and environmental education.She’s been...
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SJICN Team
Feb 26, 20211 min read
San Juan County Schools COVID-19 Response Forum #2: Spring 2021
On Feb 23, SJICN hosted its second virtual forum exploring how San Juan Islands schools are responding to the COVID-19 crisis
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Heather Nicholson
Feb 25, 20211 min read
Snake River Savers Rally ‘Round the River in Last Stand for Salmon and Orca
Snake River Savers on a big run to spawn extinction-thwarting campaign ahead of desired dams breaching
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Zach Milkis
Feb 15, 20212 min read
COVID-19 Response Forum #2: San Juan Islands Schools February Forum
On February 23, 2021 at 7PM, San Juan Islands Community Network will host its second virtual forum exploring how our islands’ schools are...
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David Geist
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Nancy DeVaux talks affordable housing in San Juan County
Nancy DeVaux of the County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee gives a thorough overview of the affordable housing in San Juan County
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Zach Milkis
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Orcas Island Community Foundation Executive Director Hilary Canty
Orcas Island Community Foundation has been a pillar of the Orcas community for 25 years, supporting over 100 island nonprofits
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David Geist
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Writer/filmmaker Liz Smith on Leadership San Juan Islands & the Grange
San Juan Island-based writer and filmmaker Liz Smith enthusiastically shares her experience in the Leadership San Juan Islands program
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Michael Soltman
Nov 11, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Response Forum: San Juan County Schools
San Juan County school administrators joined SJICN for a virtual forum to discuss school responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Michael Soltman
Oct 26, 20201 min read
How are San Juan County schools meeting the COVID-19 crisis?
Prior to the Nov. 8 San Juan County Schools COVID-19 Response Forum, SJICN interviewed islands school leaders about their plans for 2020.
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Michael Soltman
Oct 26, 20201 min read
Meeting the COVID-19 Crisis: Orcas Island School District Superintendent Eric Webb
Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District, shares the COVID-19 response plan for Orcas Island schools.
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Michael Soltman
Oct 26, 20201 min read
Meeting the COVID-19 Crisis: Lopez Island School District Superintendent Brian Auckland
Brian Auckland, Superintendent of Lopez Island School District, shares the COVID-19 response plan for Lopez schools.
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Michael Soltman
Oct 26, 20201 min read
Meeting the COVID-19 Crisis: SJI School District Superintendent Fred Woods
Fred Woods, Superintendent of San Juan Island School District, shares the COVID-19 response plan for Friday Harbor schools.
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Michael Soltman
Oct 26, 20201 min read
Meeting the COVID-19 Crisis: Paideia School Principal Kori Mapstead
Paideia School Principal Kori Mapstead shares her school's COVID-19 response plan.
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