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Letter to Editor | Port of Orcas mission
-- from Gregory and Heather Oaksen -- The Washington State Legislature established the Port District Act in 1911 creating public port districts.The Port of Seattle became the first autonomous municipal corporation in the nation and
New funding secured for cleaner, greener ferries
Largest ferries in the state will be converted to hybrid electric propulsion -- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries is moving forward with converting its three Jumbo Mark II class ferries, the largest in the
Letter to Editor | vonTobel has unequaled Port experience
-- from Eric Gourley -- With the November election coming up in the next few weeks, I would like to endorse Bea vonTobel for Port Commissioner. Bea has served as the Airport Manager for 13
West Beach construction remains underway, and on schedule
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The MSE (mechanically-stabilized earth) wall has been built up from elevation 22 to 37—only seven feet to go! The wall has now bridged the
Guest Opinion | Will Medicare for All save Americans money?
-- from David Turnoy -- In the most recent Democratic Presidential Debate, now that Elizabeth Warren is a frontrunner, a few of the lower-polling candidates decided to try to make a name for themselves by
Plan ahead, mail property taxes before October 31 deadline
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Treasurer Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the second installment of property taxes and personal property taxes are due October 31.
School Board will meet in regular session
Thursday, October 24, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a regular School Board meeting,Thursday, October 24, 2019 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING -
Letter to Editor | My choices for Port Commission
-- from Susan Malins -- I’ve been attending Port of Orcas Commission meetings for the past 18 months, carefully reading all related public documents and requesting public records. Just as with the ORS/The Exchange public
Fire Commission to meet Monday evening
Monday, October 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Regular Meeting AgendaSan Juan County Fire Protection District #2October 21, 2019 5:30 p.m. Commissioners: Tim Fuller
Letter to Editor | Port needs insight that Mia brings
-- from Donna Gerardi Riordan -- Mia gets Orcas. I know her and like her tremendously, so I reveal my bias upfront. She has lived and been a business owner here for decades, and has
Sheriff’s Report | October 9 – 15, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, October 9, 201919-008590 Citizen Assist 21:45:46 10/09/19 A Deputy responded to a citizen assist in Friday Harbor. The Deputy contacted another driver for public safety reasons
Quick notice: Port meeting rescheduled
Wednesday, November 13, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- The special Port Meeting with Dowl has been rescheduled for Wednesday November 13 at the Eastsound Fire Hall at
Letter to Editor | Bea vonTobel a natural fit for Port Commission
-- from Eric Gourley -- With the November election coming up in the next few weeks, I would like to endorse Bea vonTobel for Port Commissioner. Bea served as the Airport Manager for 13 years
Letter to Editor | Why we need to support Prop. 2
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- When you look in the Voters’ Guide at the dozen programs and services to be funded by this proposition, you may think as I had that most of them already have
Health Commission has some updates to share with community
Monday, October 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is hosting a Town Hall meeting to update
Guest Opinion | Tim Eyman’s I-976 severely impacts ferries
-- from San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (see below for names) -- Tim Eyman is back on the ballot with another $30 car-tab initiative, I-976. You may have seen the TV ads or visited
