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UWNC Senior Staff Agree Orcas Needs After-Hours Care
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- A recent discussion between Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioners and UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) regional officials took center stage at OIHCD’s December 4 meeting. The
The Exchange Celebrates Holiday and Anniversary
Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Exchange -- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange announces it will be holding a holiday and one-year anniversary event to celebrate the
New Fire Commissioner Just in Time for Christmas
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commission -- The Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Christmas as Fire Commissioner. Commissioner Christmas was appointed December 5, 2018
Landing Construction Stacking Up Nicely
-- from Stephanie Conner for San Juan Public Works -- It’s been said, if you turn your head for too long, you might just miss an entire course of the 1 - 2 ton behemoth
New Vacation Rental Webpage Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- We have published a new webpage with the most requested information regarding vacation rental permits and compliance with the new regulations. If you are looking for information about
Kwiaht Releases Evaluation of National Monument Plan
-- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- The Lopez based scientific organization Kwiaht has released a critical evaluation of the Bureau of Land Management’s Bureau of Land Management’s Draft Resources Management Plan for the San
Two Men Honored for Saving Life of Ferries Employee
-- from Washington State Ferries -- While many Washington State Ferries employees are trained to save lives, it is a relief to know that ferry employees are a part of a community where others are
Inslee Administration Stands with Local Leaders as Navy Walks Away From Mitigation Negotiations
-- from Maryon Attwood for Sound Defense Alliance -- The Navy just announced that it terminated negotiations with consulting parties over fundamental differences in how to protect historical properties impacted by increased noise. Termination of consultation
Have Your Say on Protecting Our Environment
Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound, December 5, 4:30-6pm A Community Discussion Forum on Rights of Nature and Rights for the Salish Sea: The Why and How Welcome – spokesperson from CRSJI (5 minutes) Background on
Come Forward, Take the Initiative, Sign Up
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Everything You Need to Know About Medicare
Wednesday, December 12, 1:30 p.m., Library Community Room -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for at least two years? Then you are about to become part of Medicare.
San Juan County Adopts Real Estate Excise Tax for Affordable Housing
-- from San Juan County Communications -- In the November election, San Juan County voters approved a new 0.5% real estate excise tax (REET) to support the development of affordable housing options within the county.
Annual Filers: Get Ready For a New System
-- from State Department of Revenue -- Small businesses that file their taxes once a year will use a new online system when filing their tax return, due Jan. 31. The Washington State Department of
Sheriff’s Report | November 20 – 27, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Tuesday, November 20, 2018 18-008782 Wanted Person 10:22:59 11/20/18 An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a wanted person call. The subject was booked and released on bail.
Breaking News: Navy Terminates Section 106 Consultation for Increased Growler Operations at NAS Whidbey Island
-- from Michael Welding for NAS Whidbey -- After being unable to reach agreement through extensive, in-depth consultations, the Navy has decided to terminate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2016 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2016 Stories and Links — an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Orcas population suffers losses:
