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New Bills to Save Orca Support Inslee’s Proposed Investments
-- from Jaime Smith for Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- [Wednesday, January 23] several bills that support Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal to save Southern Resident orcas were introduced in the state Legislature. Inslee announced an unprecedented
School Board Meets Thursday
Thursday, January 24, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School Board will meet in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 24 at 5 p.m. Following is
Sheriff’s Report | January 9 – 15, 2019**
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 9, 201919-000226 Harassment 08:56:18 01/09/19 A Deputy took a report of an alleged stalking incident. Through the report, it appeared the incident was civil in
Councilman Hughes to Meet Public Next Week
San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes has scheduled another "Town Hall" on Orcas Island next Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The topic will focus on Washington State
Winds Expected to Bring a One – Two Punch Tonight, Tomorrow
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High WindWatch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through SaturdayMorning. * Wind: Southerly winds, 20 to 35 MPH with
Letter to the Editor: The Dark Side of Vacation Rentals
-- by Tom Evans -- Want to get rich in the San Juans? Easy. Buy house. Buy vacation rental permit (cheap). Rent house.My neighbor, a very savvy business person, is pushing for two side-by-side rentals
SJC Shoreline Master Program is Determined to be Compliant with State Law
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On January 8, 2019, the State Growth Management Hearings Board found that San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program including its shoreline management regulations complies with the State’s Shoreline
Council Retreat this Friday at the Fairgrounds
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San County Council Clerk -- The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, January 18, 2019 in the Parks & Fair Conference Room, 849 Argyle Avenue, Friday
Help Available for Filing State Business Taxes
Jan. 31 deadline, even if no activity -- from Washington State Dept. of Revenue -- OLYMPIA, Wash. – Jan. 16, 2019 – The Department of Revenue will offer extended call center hours leading up to
Debra Lekanoff Sworn In to State Legislature
Washington State Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D) of the Swinomish Tribe, the first Native American woman to ever be elected to the state’s House of Representatives, was sworn into office wearing traditional clothing on Monday, January 14,
San Juan County Partners with Ecology to Monitor Air Quality
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Washington State Department of Ecology installed a mobile air quality monitoring station near the County Administration building on January 7th. This air quality monitoring station will monitor
Health Care District and UW Clinic Continue Contract Negotiations
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Negotiations on the contract between the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the UW Neighborhood Clinic (UWNC) on Orcas are continuing. But the proposal from the
Gov. Inslee Plans Statewide Free College Program
-- from Gov. Jay Inslee's office -- Following a roundtable with a small group of college students, Gov. Jay Inslee detailed his plan today [Jan. 11, 2019] to transform the State Need Grant into Washington’s
Sign Up for Small Works Roster in Support of Orcas Health Care District
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Health Care District -- As of December 1, 2018, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) entered into an agreement with the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington
Texas Charities Help Legal Immigrants and Refugees
Links to support those who help --by Karen Tumulty Washington Post Columnist January 11 -- Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley help those in need. To Sister Norma Pimentel, it sounded like a golden
Coaches Keep Park & Rec Programs Going Strong
-- from Brooke Bruland, Orcas Island Park and Rec -- Looking for a great way to start off the New Year?! Volunteer for Orcas Park and Rec programs! We are looking for volunteer coaches for
