Blue slips raise question on public transit
Potential solution to problematic passengers
Some reasons you might get a blue slip on an Island Transit bus: shouting; swearing; fighting; pounding on the windows with your fist.
Basically, creating a ruckus.
Implemented as a way to deal with problematic passengers, Island Transit’s blue slip policy has been fairly effective, said Martha Rose, executive director of the transit company. Full Story
Island County approves flat fee, $5 per parcel
Island County commissioners unanimously approved an annual assessment fee of $5 per parcel for lands within the Whidbey and Snohomish Conservation Districts, effective 2010.
The assessment fee will last 10 consecutive years, and revenue collected from this fee will fund and expand natural resource conservation in Island County. Full Story
Terry named county clerk
Patricia Terry won the bid for Island County Clerk after commissioners interviewed three candidates Wednesday evening. Full Story
Commissioners hold public hearing, vote on speed limit
Island County commissioners voted last Tuesday to limit speed to 25 mph on Sunrise Boulevard and a short section of North Camano Drive. Full Story
Burglary interrupted, TV gone; missing bag of Snickers and bagels
Island County Sheriff’s
deputies on Camano Island
responded to the following
recently:
• On Utsalady Road, a
51-year-old man reported Full Story
Island County’s sanding policies
The Island County Road Division will give priority to clearing school bus/ commuter routes, which are generally the principle roadways.
As a rule, the road department operations are limited to the hours of 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. during weekdays, except in extreme conditions. Weekend and holiday operations will be on an emergency basis only. Full Story
Reardon seeks volunteers for boards, commissions
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is seeking Snohomish County residents to fill openings on several of the county’s boards and commissions. Full Story
Fran
Fran is a 2-year-old shepherd mix at N.O.A.H. who loves to be with people. A happy and sweet girl who is pretty well mannered, knows some commands, and walks well on a leash. Full Story
Federal grant assists unwed parents to create parenting plans
The Department of Social and Health Services has received a federal grant to help unmarried parents work together to make long-term plans for raising their children in different households.
The $225,000 grant is called “Focus on the Child: Family-Centered Services for Unwed Parents in Washington State.” Full Story
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