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Guest Opinion: The Impetus for After-Hours Urgent Care on Orcas Island
-- by Vincent Shu, MD -- Despite there have been heated discussions and negotiations in the recent months between OIHCD and UW Orcas Clinic specific to the need of after hours/urgent care, OIHCD commissioners have
Letter to Editor | Orcas School Traffic Safety a Priority
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Over the past several months, I have been addressing a traffic safety issue at the intersection of School Road and Madrona Street. This has been an ongoing
Growler Flight and Operations Expansion Decision Dismisses State, Community Opposition
Sound Defense Alliance will continue to fight In an unprecedented move and over the objections of thousands of citizens and local, state and federal officials, the Navy formalized its decision to add 36 EA-18G “Growlers”
Welcome to Medicare. Now What?
Monday, March 25, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65? Been on Social Security Disability for two years? Then you are about to join Medicare. Medicare is a different medical insurance
Final Harvest for Coffelt Farm?
UPDATED REPORT -- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The recent public disclosure of Coffelt Farm’s deteriorating infrastructure and its demand of the San Juan County Land Bank – which owns the land on
County Disability Advisory Committee Seeks Members
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Are you looking for a way to serve your community? San Juan County Elections is looking for persons with disabilities, and providers of services to persons with disabilities,
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rental Tipping Point
-- from Greg and Heather Dew Oaksen -- We are concerned and worried about our island communities! Short term vacation rentals reduce availability of affordable long-term rental housing making it almost impossible for families and
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- As the legislative session nears the halfway point, the critical March 13 deadline for bills to pass their “house of origin” is nearing. The state House and Senate are
San Juan County Democrats Meeting this Month
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- We discussed the recent decision by our county councilors to appoint Liz Lovelett to the vacant state senate position. While [Lovetlett] looks to be doing
In the Meantime, Lose an Hour of Sleep
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A Senate Bill (SB 5139) currently tick-tocking its way through the marble hallways of the State Legislature declares an intent to observe daylight saving time year round, if
Sheriff’s Report | February 27 – March 5, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 27, 201919-001441 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:48:44 02/27/19 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident. A suspect was arrested and booked
Civil Suit Filed in U.S. District Court Attesting Police Brutality
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A civil lawsuit was filed on February 14, 2019 in U.S. District Court alleging grievous and irreparable bodily injury from excessive force by San Juan Sheriff's Deputies during
Fire Commission Has New Officers and Programs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) elected new officers for this year: Tim Fuller is now Chair and Amanda Montague is vice
Senate Passes Legislation to Protect Southern Resident Orca
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Caucus -- The state Senate passed bipartisan legislation today to protect Washington's most iconic animal —the southern resident orca. "The decline of orcas in Puget Sound requires our
Rep. Morris Sums Up 2019 Legislative Session at Halfway Point
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris' Office -- House bills move to Senate as session reaches halfway point We recently passed two key deadlines here in the House – one for policy committees and another for
Deer Harbor Plan Review Meeting Next Week
Wednesday, March 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for DHPRC -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) is scheduled to meet in a regularly scheduled session on March
