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Port holds off on public meeting until 2020
-- from Dwight Guss, Airport Manager -- After talking with DOWL, the Port of Orcas Commissioners have made the decision to reschedule the meeting arranged for November 13 to a future date in January. This
Health District town hall: Many questions, many—but not all—answers
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District’s Town Hall on Oct. 28 was standing room only, as more than 100 community members gathered to hear the commissioners’ report
Letter to Editor | Petition for moratorium on new vacation rental permits
-- from Vacation Rental Work Group -- Please express your concern about the proliferation of vacation rentals to the San Juan County Council by signing the petition for a moratorium to formulate and enact reasonable
Letter to Editor | Why we should support Referendum 88
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Approving Referendum 88 on I-1000 means YES on affirmative action, without quotas. I like quotas, as they hold people to measurable accountability, but if we cannot have quotas, let's institutionalize the
Letter to Editor | Initiative 1000 needs your support
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- I have been seeing a large number of signs around Orcas urging people to vote no on Referendum 88 saying "Keep Discrimination Illegal." THIS IS HUGELY MISLEADING. The referendum is a
Women’s Coalition hosting Rep. Lekanoff for town hall meeting
Sunday, November 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Wolf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition is hosting an Orcas Island Town Hall with Hon.Debra Lekanoff, LD 40 Washington
Sewer, Water District begins plans to expand treatment facilities
-- from Eastsound Sewer & Water District Board of Commissioners Last year the Eastsound Sewer & Water District commissioned an engineering report to evaluate the existing wastewater treatment plant in Eastsound and provide a recommendation
State Parks announces final free days for 2019
Day-use visits are free on Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving -- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer its two final free days of 2019 in November.
SJI burglar in custody, suspected of more crime
-- from Zac Reimer, Undersheriff -- On Saturday, October 26 at approximately 11 p.m. Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a residence on Kasnyku Ln off of Misty Isle Dr. It was reported that
Letter to Editor | My choices in this critical Port election
-- from Robert Gamble -- We used to be able to direct message our candidates at the time of election and that was sufficient. Now the world turns faster and we need candidates who can
No international sailings November 12 – December 8
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Tuesday, November 12 through Sunday, December 8, international service between Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney B.C. is cancelled due to required maintenance on both vessels in WSF's fleet certified to run
Letter to Editor | Haffner has been there, knows how to do it
-- from Winnie Adams -- Poke Haffner spent 35 years of her law career in Alaska. The last 4 years were devoted to representing the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. In Alaska many
Letter to Editor | Ayers has abiding love for Orcas
-- from John Mazzarella, MD -- Greg Ayers, a very respected colleague, is totally qualified to be a Port Commissioner. He combines keen analytical insights with years of business experience. Perhaps most important is his
Letter to Editor | Here’s my list of ‘won’ts’ for Port Commission
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- In my campaign I have tried to stay focused on the positive steps we can take for the benefit of our community, economy, and environment. Much like the intention of
How to write a letter to an elected official
-- from David Turnoy -- Things to do: Use Proper Salutation: Dear County Council Members Hughes, Stephens, and Watson.State your purpose: Calling for a moratorium on vacation rental permits while this subject is being studied,
Kruse Reviews | This America: The Case for the Nation
-- book review by Jens Kruse -- In May of 2019, a mere eight months after the publication of her monumental history of the United States, These Truths (which I recently reviewed in this space:
