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Landing Construction is Now Between a Block and a Hard Place
-- from Stephanie Conner for San Juan County Public Works-- Between a block and a hard place is sometimes not a bad spot to be in. Well at least that’s true at the Orcas Landing construction
Larsen Reiterates Support for NATO Allies at Meeting of NATO Parliamentarians
-- from Amanda Munger for Rep. Rick Larsen's office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – From November 16-19, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, traveled to Halifax to attend the
Ferry Rundown
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Monday, November 26, 1:13 p.m. Bad weather makes for slow ferries M/V Elwha is running an estimated 30 minutes behind schedule due to inclement weather in the area. This
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2014 Notable Moments
--by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian -- — 2014 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Orca whales' baby boom gives
Salmon Preservation in Salish Sea At Risk
-- by Samantha Larson for Crosscut.com -- I was traveling from Seattle to Juneau up the Inside Passage with the small-cruise outfitter called Sea Wolf Adventures, but to navigate the shallow delta of the Stikine,
Historic Property to Become OPAL’s April’s Grove
-- from Leith Templin -- Gathering before Thanksgiving of the Templin-McGlinn pioneers: Jason Linnes, Leith Templin, Don Gerard, Barbara Rodenberger Griffin, Ron Griffin, John Willis, Peg Nicol, Catherine Peterson, Joyce Burkhard and Cherie Cunningham
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
