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OPALCO Board approves additional COVID-19 relief measures

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-27T10:44:58-07:00April 27th, 2020|Comments Off

EDC urges businesses, residents to ‘hire local,’ presents virtual job fair

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-24T16:26:32-07:00April 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Governor allows some low-risk construction to resume

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-25T13:07:53-07:00April 25th, 2020|3 Comments

EDC Director provides business guidance during these difficult times

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-21T15:27:55-07:00April 21st, 2020|Comments Off

San Juan County’s Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) has much to celebrate from 2019

By Steve Bernheim|2020-12-18T15:06:37-08:00April 21st, 2020|Comments Off

RockIsland to have intermittent service disruptions next three days

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-13T14:25:17-07:00April 13th, 2020|10 Comments

State Commerce offering Working Washington small business grants

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-08T17:01:06-07:00April 9th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee, Department of Commerce announce support for small businesses

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-07T15:27:01-07:00April 7th, 2020|1 Comment

County Health Officer updates Council

By Community|2020-04-07T12:48:49-07:00April 7th, 2020|4 Comments

Paycheck Protection Program opens April 3rd to businesses in San Juan County and elsewhere

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-03T17:23:18-07:00April 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

OPALCO weekly update and check-in

By Lin McNulty|2020-04-01T17:31:07-07:00April 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

EDC offering free business counseling, other resources

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T14:17:13-07:00March 31st, 2020|Comments Off

EDC launches weekly Business Recovery Call for local businesses

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T14:52:10-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to community from economic development council

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T13:51:22-07:00March 29th, 2020|Comments Off

EDC: All business owners should consider doing the following things

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-28T14:22:20-07:00March 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Gratitude for Island Market

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T14:13:38-07:00March 27th, 2020|4 Comments

EDC launches Islands Strong gift card website initiative

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T13:18:12-07:00March 27th, 2020|Comments Off

Island Market donates $5,000 from our paper bag proceeds to Community Foundation

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-27T12:54:42-07:00March 27th, 2020|4 Comments

Inslee provides construction guidance and signs proclamations for UI rules, healthcare payments

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-25T20:15:20-07:00March 25th, 2020|9 Comments

Rock Island increases support team

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-24T10:57:24-07:00March 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Island Market posts new shopping precautions

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T15:09:27-07:00March 23rd, 2020|10 Comments

Orcas Food Co-op closes doors, moves to curbside pickup, home delivery

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T12:19:09-07:00March 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

Chamber of Commerce urges visitors to postpone Orcas Island travel

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-23T11:39:30-07:00March 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

OPALCO members, we’re here for you

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-22T17:37:47-07:00March 22nd, 2020|2 Comments

Behind-the-scenes creative measures being taken to keep community functioning

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-21T11:34:19-07:00March 20th, 2020|5 Comments

EDC mapping economic resources; fill out survey

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-20T13:09:43-07:00March 20th, 2020|Comments Off

Island Market provides shopping guidelines

By Community|2020-03-20T11:53:17-07:00March 20th, 2020|8 Comments

EDC Board of Directors urges property owners to offer leniency to tenants

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-18T11:47:32-07:00March 19th, 2020|1 Comment

Covid-19 impact on island resorts, lodges, hotels, spas

By Community|2020-03-18T17:43:24-07:00March 18th, 2020|13 Comments

SBA offers disaster assistance to Washington small businesses economically impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-16T16:13:18-07:00March 17th, 2020|Comments Off

EDC launches survey to assess business impacts from COVID-19

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-13T16:29:31-07:00March 16th, 2020|1 Comment

COVID notice | Ray’s Pharmacy remains open

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-15T16:00:55-07:00March 15th, 2020|1 Comment

Update about Coronavirus concerns and what you need to know about Rock Island’s response

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-12T14:06:22-07:00March 13th, 2020|Comments Off

If we build it right, will the Orca endure?

By Lin McNulty|2020-03-06T11:28:42-08:00March 6th, 2020|Comments Off

Training for emergency preparedness for businesses

By Community|2020-12-28T11:32:14-08:00February 29th, 2020|Comments Off

How do we build an island makers economy?

By Lin McNulty|2020-02-26T12:28:15-08:00February 26th, 2020|2 Comments

EDC, Agricultural Guild offer Value-Added 101 course

By Lin McNulty|2020-02-18T11:51:31-08:00February 18th, 2020|1 Comment

EDC offers free Plumbing Basics training at Friday Harbor High School

By Lin McNulty|2020-02-10T13:33:49-08:00February 10th, 2020|Comments Off

As of January 21, 2020, The Olga Store is community-owned

By Lin McNulty|2020-12-30T16:07:51-08:00January 30th, 2020|1 Comment

EDC offers Business Management & Leadership Skills course with Skagit Valley College

By Lin McNulty|2020-01-22T16:23:08-08:00January 21st, 2020|Comments Off

EDC to present Creative Careers Forum

By Lin McNulty|2020-01-19T15:46:20-08:00January 19th, 2020|2 Comments

San Juan EDC wraps up 2019 trades courses

By Lin McNulty|2020-01-07T11:55:25-08:00January 7th, 2020|Comments Off

San Juan EDC Knowledge Worker Network initiative 2019 wrap-up

By Lin McNulty|2020-01-06T11:49:48-08:00January 6th, 2020|Comments Off

Community Foundation offering workshop on non-profit board service

By Lin McNulty|2020-01-01T22:24:59-08:00January 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

Island Market is getting an exciting new makeover

By Lin McNulty|2019-12-12T14:35:59-08:00December 12th, 2019|4 Comments

Hallelujah! Lend your voice to Messiah sing-along

By Lin McNulty|2019-12-10T13:05:22-08:00December 10th, 2019|Comments Off

Breaking News | Olga Store is now in escrow

By Lin McNulty|2019-12-07T14:43:44-08:00December 6th, 2019|1 Comment

Orcas Makers hosting a buy local Saturday stroll

By Lin McNulty|2019-11-26T13:35:44-08:00November 26th, 2019|Comments Off

Datapalooza! – a statistics and demographics event for San Juan County

By Lin McNulty|2019-11-19T14:08:09-08:00November 19th, 2019|Comments Off

Country Corner celebrates its 4 millionth customer

By Lin McNulty|2019-11-12T15:20:31-08:00November 12th, 2019|Comments Off

Business owners, nonprofit leaders invited to risk reduction workshop

By Lin McNulty|2019-11-11T11:53:16-08:00November 10th, 2019|Comments Off

EDC to offer free Tree Worker Basics course on Orcas Island

By Lin McNulty|2019-10-30T11:19:27-07:00October 30th, 2019|Comments Off

Panel discussion: Running a freelance or small consulting business

By Lin McNulty|2019-10-18T10:59:45-07:00October 19th, 2019|Comments Off

Doe Bay Wine to host special Paris to PNW wine tasting

By Lin McNulty|2019-09-27T11:08:45-07:00September 27th, 2019|Comments Off

Orcas Transfer Station charges to go up in October

By Lin McNulty|2019-09-26T14:39:41-07:00September 23rd, 2019|Comments Off

Plans for a revitalized Olga Store get more real

By Susan McBain|2020-09-19T14:38:06-07:00September 12th, 2019|2 Comments

OPALCO moving offices due to septic system failure

By Lin McNulty|2019-08-22T16:22:05-07:00August 22nd, 2019|Comments Off

Local NAPA store to celebrate 40 years in service to Orcas Island

By Lin McNulty|2019-08-19T15:47:46-07:00August 19th, 2019|1 Comment

Senior Center + Boathouse Cider Works + local apples = heirloom Senior Cider

By Lin McNulty|2019-08-15T11:55:28-07:00August 15th, 2019|2 Comments

Meeting: Will the Olga Store become the Olga Post Office?

By Lin McNulty|2019-07-18T10:44:07-07:00July 18th, 2019|2 Comments

Join Orcas Food Co-op in July, receive a bag of gifts

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-27T13:53:52-07:00July 1st, 2019|Comments Off

WSF exploring partnerships for Anacortes ferry terminal improvements

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-27T12:19:22-07:00June 28th, 2019|Comments Off

Funhouse Commons seeks full-time mentor, volunteer coordinator

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-25T13:31:15-07:00June 26th, 2019|Comments Off

Meet new Funhouse community engagement, development director

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-25T13:29:54-07:00June 25th, 2019|Comments Off

It’s time for a community conversation on vacation rentals

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-25T11:44:44-07:00June 24th, 2019|13 Comments

Rock Island hauls in some state / national awards

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-23T15:54:04-07:00June 24th, 2019|2 Comments

Orcas has its first professional cuddler

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-10T12:15:14-07:00June 10th, 2019|3 Comments

Shop the Co-op in June to support Funhouse kids

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-03T10:57:39-07:00June 3rd, 2019|Comments Off

Governor Inslee meets with OPALCO to talk broadband, clean energy, electric ferries

By Lin McNulty|2019-06-01T22:08:40-07:00June 2nd, 2019|1 Comment

Orcas Food Co-op will celebrate five years with all-day festivities

By Lin McNulty|2019-05-26T15:52:07-07:00May 25th, 2019|Comments Off

Library seeking a vendor for coffee / refreshments

By Lin McNulty|2019-05-21T15:15:30-07:00May 21st, 2019|Comments Off

Island Air Ambulance celebrates CAMTS accreditation

By Lin McNulty|2019-05-11T12:46:35-07:00May 11th, 2019|Comments Off

National Tourism Week: Why travel matters to the San Juan Islands

By Lin McNulty|2019-05-02T10:36:45-07:00May 3rd, 2019|4 Comments

Guess which beloved Orcas bookstore kind of made best in the country list?

By Lin McNulty|2019-04-23T12:30:32-07:00April 23rd, 2019|1 Comment

The Loft at Madrona prepares for upcoming season

By Lin McNulty|2019-04-19T12:15:40-07:00April 20th, 2019|1 Comment

The future grew up here: OPALCO hires three local apprentices

By Lin McNulty|2019-04-19T12:37:22-07:00April 19th, 2019|Comments Off

Growing Our Impact: Co-op awards $10K for local food projects

By Lin McNulty|2019-04-12T12:55:29-07:00April 13th, 2019|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | About that Rock Island debt

By Lin McNulty|2019-04-12T11:26:33-07:00April 12th, 2019|9 Comments

Letter to Editor | Coffelt Farm livestock being sold to local farmers

By Lin McNulty|2019-03-30T11:42:38-07:00March 27th, 2019|1 Comment

Orcas Whiskey Judged Best American Single Malt

By Lin McNulty|2019-03-22T15:45:51-07:00March 23rd, 2019|1 Comment

Planting Underway as Maple Rock Farm Readies for New Season

By Lin McNulty|2019-03-20T13:28:51-07:00March 20th, 2019|4 Comments

Disaster Preparedness for Small Business

By Lin McNulty|2019-03-01T17:20:12-08:00March 2nd, 2019|Comments Off

Winter Weather’s Impact on Water Lines

By Lin McNulty|2019-02-11T11:49:21-08:00February 11th, 2019|4 Comments

County Knowledge Workers Schedule Informal Meetup, Establish Network

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-24T13:35:44-08:00January 27th, 2019|Comments Off

OPAL Rebids April’s Grove Townhome Project

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-22T19:43:03-08:00January 22nd, 2019|1 Comment

EDC to Offer Free Plumbing Basics Training at Friday Harbor High School

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-16T14:58:12-08:00January 17th, 2019|2 Comments

Help Available for Filing State Business Taxes

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-16T10:44:58-08:00January 16th, 2019|Comments Off

Rock Island Accelerates Fiber to Town of Friday Harbor

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-15T16:46:18-08:00January 15th, 2019|1 Comment

Sign Up for Small Works Roster in Support of Orcas Health Care District

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-14T12:25:15-08:00January 14th, 2019|Comments Off

Share the Forum that is Orcas Issues

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-12T17:01:28-08:00January 12th, 2019|4 Comments

Library Looks to Fill Local Small Works Roster

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-11T15:31:02-08:00January 11th, 2019|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: County Kicks the Can on Comprehensive Buildout Analysis

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-10T12:33:48-08:00January 10th, 2019|3 Comments

Special School Board Meeting to Approve Contracts for Construction

By Lin McNulty|2019-01-09T15:41:08-08:00January 9th, 2019|Comments Off

Northwest Connoisseurs Embraces Island Roots with Brand New Look

By Lin McNulty|2018-12-29T10:12:48-08:00December 29th, 2018|Comments Off

SJC: Wages, Employment, Housing, the Economy, Challenges . . .

By Lin McNulty|2018-12-13T12:27:38-08:00December 12th, 2018|3 Comments

Have Your Say on Protecting Our Environment

By Lin McNulty|2018-12-04T18:50:05-08:00December 4th, 2018|Comments Off

Orcas Issues Needs Great Reporters

By Community|2020-11-09T15:22:49-08:00December 3rd, 2018|Comments Off

Guest Editorial: Shop — and Support — Local Journalism

By Lin McNulty|2018-11-23T16:53:00-08:00November 23rd, 2018|Comments Off

Salmon Preservation in Salish Sea At Risk

By Lin McNulty|2018-11-21T11:21:54-08:00November 21st, 2018|Comments Off

Historic Property to Become OPAL’s April’s Grove

By Lin McNulty|2018-11-21T15:05:41-08:00November 21st, 2018|3 Comments