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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:
Comp Plan Survey Deadline Today
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- As tracked over the last month or so by Orcas Issues and with a request for input from the County, a survey has been developed to gauge
Ranker Chosen to Chair New Senate Environment & Tourism Committee
-- from Dave Pringle for Sen. Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was selected by his peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus to chair the new Environment & Tourism Committee in the 2019
Coast Salish Tribes Oppose Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
[perfectpullquote align="full" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]U.S. Tribal representatives will speak alongside First Nations at press conference and before Canadian National Energy Board [/perfectpullquote] VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Indigenous people of the Salish Sea region
Fire Commissioners Pass 2019 Budget, Consider Applicants for Open Position
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Approving the 2019 Orcas Fire & Rescue (OIFR) budget and considering three applications for the open position on the Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) were the big tasks
Weather Watch Warning Issued for High Winds
-- from The National Weather Service -- Sunday, November 25, 1:53 p.m. The National Weather Service in Seattle has upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from midnight
Sheriff’s Report | November 14 – 20, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 14, 2018 18-008649 Fraud 08:06:54 11/14/18 A Deputy responded to a telephone report of a fraud that occurred outside of our jurisdiction in Arlington, WA. The
Last Walk-in Clinic to Change your Medicare Drug Plan
Friday, November 30, 1 - 4 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Friday, November 30, between 1 and 4 SHIBA volunteers will be at the Orcas library to help Orcas residents review their
Guest Editorial: Shop — and Support — Local Journalism
-- by David Leonhardt of the NYTimes.com -- Today is America’s national day of shopping. For anyone who plans to spend some money, I have a suggestion: Subscribe — or donate to — a media
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2015 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2015 Stories and Links -- an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Southern resident orcas increase,
