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Guest Opinion | It’s Supposed To Be the Choice of OPALCO Members
-- from Alex MacLeod -- The decision last week by the OPALCO Board to disqualify Dwight Lewis’ board candidacy in the upcoming election stabs at the heart of what it means to be a cooperative.
Week in Review for Washington Legislative Bills
-- from Office of the Governor -- The governor's 100 percent clean energy bill is now ready for a vote in both chambers after it moved through fiscal committee earlier this week. The bill continues to gain public awareness.
Superintendent Gives Us a Peek at Work Underway on School Gym
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas School District Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the
San Juan County Homeless Count Holds Steady
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The 2019 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 149 people who have no stable place to live, an increase from the 2018 count of 120
Sheriff’s Report | February 13 – 19, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 13, 201919-001140 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:38:57 02/13/19 San Juan Deputies were advised of suspicious phone calls. Parties were contacted and a report was taken. 19-001146 Court
WSF Haiku Contest Returning
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Hop on a ferry and get your creative juices flowing because our popular haiku cover contest is returning for a second year! We are looking for a traditional haiku
Video to be Unsealed; Sheriff Given Chance to Make Security-related Redactions
-- from San Juan Islander -- Judge Don Eaton ruled Tuesday, February 19, 2019 that the video that shows the District Court security camera zooming in on defense attorney's papers during the trial of Dustin
Amazon, Capitalism, and America
-- Printed at request of David Turnoy. Originally from NationOfChange.org -- Capitalism is failing in America, and Amazon is both the cause and beneficiary of much of the breakdown. Jeff Bezos said, “We’ve had three big
Port of Orcas Musical Chairs, Part Two
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Port of Orcas held its regular meeting on February 14 at the airport conference room. Despite the snowy conditions, all port commissioners were present, as well
Senator Lovelett Supports San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate, Orca Protection Bills
-- from the Office of Sen. Liz Lovelett -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) introduced bills supporting stewardship of the San Juan Islands and orca protection today. SB 5919 would create a specialty license plate that represents
Health District Learns About New OIFR Healthcare Program
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had a chance to focus more broadly than usual on island health issues at its regular meeting on Feb. 5.
Gunshot Victim Airlifted, Investigation Underway
-- from Zac Reimer, Undersheriff -- [On Monday, February 18], at 9:19 am, Deputies on Orcas Island received a report that a male had driven to the Fire Station with a single gunshot wound to
Library Meeting Rescheduled after Snowstorms
ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library Ø Welcome & Introductions Ø Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Ø Routine Matters Approval of Minutes from January
Yakima Out Once Again, Reduction in Cars Results
from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Monday, February 18, the 87-car M/V Tillikum has replaced the 144-car M/V Yakima as the number 2 vessel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route until further notice. This is
League of Women Voters Newsletter: Get Ready for the Week of Gov’t Action
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Welcome to League Action! If you are a returning participant, thank you for your actions, and more opportunities are below. If you are new to this Legislative Newsletter, here are some
Early Camping Reservations Open for San Juan County Parks
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair --E San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round! Choose from San Juan
