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Letter to Editor | Our Revolution County Voting Guide
-- from Our Revolution Steering Committee -- Shortly after the November, 2016 election, a San Juan County branch of Our Revolution (OR) was formed. As were so many people at the time, we were concerned
Letter to Editor | Asher Has My Wholehearted Endorsement
-- from James T. Powers -- I write to wholeheartedly endorse Jeff Asher for the position of Sheriff of San Juan County. I have known Jeff for over 20 years, having met him in my
Guest Opinion: County Development Potential Needs Discussion
-- by Joe Symons -- At the San Juan County/Department of Community Development (DCD) Orcas Island workshop held at the Eastsound Fire Hall last Wednesday (Oct 10, 2018), I showed maps that describe the development
School Receives Chickenpox Alert from County
-- from Eric Webb for Orcas School District -- The following is a Chickenpox Alert from San Juan County Health & Community Services. At this time Orcas Island School District does not have a student
Health Care District Nears Finalizing Its 2019 Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had another short meeting on Oct. 9, devoted mostly to the budget. Superintendent Anne Presson presented a draft of the
Letter to Editor | Approval of I-1631 is Urgent Call to Action
-- from Katie Fleming -- As a mom of two young children, this week was another hard one for me in regard to climate change and the future of younger generations. On Monday, the Intergovernmental
School Bond Construction Update
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- For the most recent information, from timelines to color schemes on the 2017 Bond and Levy, please see the attached presentation created by Mahlum Architects. Mahlum's David
Lifeforce Report to Southern Resident Orca Task Force
-- from Peter Hamilton of lifeforcefoundation.org/-- Our full response to Governor’s Inslee Orca Task Force: “It is Black and White: No More Compromises! Keep the SRKWs Alive!” (see link at the end of this article)
Letter to the Editor: Disdain Fear-Mongering Candidate
--by Anthony Simpson-- I received a dire email from a candidate for prosecuting attorney warning of Methamphetamine and Heroine in our schools. This is a fear tactic to get your vote and is not supported
Letter to the Editor: Jewett Upholds Standards of Our Judiciary
-- by Judith L. Chovan -- The recent political drama over the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice has added another dose of angst to our society, in part because of the standards we expect
League of Women Voters Holds General Election Candidate Forums
Wednesday, October 17, 5:15-7:15 p.m, Orcas Senior Center -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums prior to the November
Guest Opinion: County Council Fails our Orcas
-- by Janet Alderton -- Instead of taking bold actions to help the starving Southern Resident Killer Whales, our County Council at its October 8, 2018, meeting voted to do only the minimum required by a recent Growth
Port of Orcas Meeting Re-scheduled for Wednesday
The Regular meeting of the Port of Orcas Commission has been tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Airport Conference Room.
Letter to the Editor: Asher bring Transparency and Community Policing to Sheriff’s Office
-- by Steve Johns-- I am a recently retired law enforcement officer with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, preceded by six years of Police Explorer and a Police Cadet prep work. I write
Letter to Editor | In Support of YES for Homes
-- from Peggy Rhoads -- We will have the chance to vote for the San Juan County Homes Fund in the November 6 election. You may have seen articles and letters online or in print,
Letter to the Editor: Reason to Support Gaylord for Prosecuting Attorney
-- by Art Lange -- I support Randy Gaylord for Prosecuting Attorney because has demonstrated exceptional leadership during his many years in that position. He has continued to advocate for the rights of the members
