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Thanksgiving and Remembrance of Governor Dan Evans
-- by Sheila Cain for Crosscut.com -- “I hope for a kind of government where people listen to and work with each other,” he says. "Accomplishing good things takes bipartisan effort, because often what we’re
State Parks Announces Free Days for 2019
-- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by
Fire Commission to Meet Monday
Monday, November 19, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commission -- Commissioners: Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, fifth commissioner position vacant. Chief Scott Williams, Orcas
Quick Titles Now Available in San Juan County
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Ryan Palmateer receives his quick title from San Juan County Auditor employees Oren Combs and Kira Sable. Ever needed that car or boat license in a
WSF Says Traffic Will be Heavy During Thanksgiving Week
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic during Thanksgiving week. The longest lines are expected westbound on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 21, and both westbound and eastbound on Friday
School Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 20, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School Board -- The Orcas Island School District Board will meet on Tuesday, November 20, at 5 p.m. in the Orcas School Library.
Sheriff’s Report | November 7 – 14, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 7, 2018 18-008510 Fraud 12:48:26 11/07/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a report fraudulent activity in Friday Harbor. A report was taken. 18-008513 Wanted Person
Health District Has a Contract with Orcas Family Health Center
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) reached another milestone on November 13, signing a contract with one of the island’s two major medical providers, the Orcas
Governor Issues Statement on Orca Task Force Recommendations
-- from the Office of the Governor -- "Today my office received the full list of recommendations made by the Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Force. I thank all members of the Task Force
Ferry Alert: Chelan Cancels Shaw and Orcas Departures
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: The M/V Elwha has been cleared for service and will complete the Chelan's final 2 round trips of the day beginning with the 6:30pm westbound sailing from
Fire Commission Clarifies Term of Service for New Appointee
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commissioners -- The Board of Fire Commissioners, Orcas Island is currently accepting applications for Fire Commissioner. Following the resignation of Commissioner Bedell, the Fire Commission must appoint a
Your Dog Wants a License, Just Like Charley
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Auditor’s Office employees Jo George and Oren Combs issue 2019 Dog Tag #1 to local canine Charley Goddu. Charley Goddu, a 10-year old poodle
Guest Opinion: Blue Wave – A Team Effort on the Left
-- by Learner Limbach -- What seemed on election night to be sort of a blue ripple has actually shaped up to be an impressive blue wave, with many more races going the way of
When Veterans Fight City Hall
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- They came one by one and their common denominator was camouflage. They camouflaged themselves behind beards, long hair, sunglasses, and an attitude. They shoved their white-knuckled fists deep
Poetry: Honoring the Soldiers’ Sacrifice
Dreamers -- by Siegfried Sassoon Soldiers are citizens of death’s gray land, Drawing no dividend from time’s to-morrows. In the great hour of destiny they stand, Each with his feuds, and jealousies, and sorrows. Soldiers
Give Your Medicare Insurance a Check-Up
Friday, November 16, 1 - 4 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Friday, November 16, between 1 and 4 SHIBA volunteers will be at the library to help Orcas residents review their Medicare
