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New Ferry Suquamish Joins State Fleet
-- from Washington State Ferries -- A new vessel has joined the state ferry fleet. On Thursday, July 26, Washington State Ferries officially accepted the Suquamish from ship builder Vigor. The Suquamish is scheduled to
Guest Editorial: Critical Questions about the Port Master Plan
-- by Susan Malins -- Dear Neighbors; Many of us feel especially protective these days of Orcas Island’s nature and culture, as we should. Critical Areas Best Management Practices state that protection is foremost; second
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Hiker In Cascade Mountains
-- from Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued an injured hiker near Slate Peak, east of Ross Lake, Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
Next Airport Master Plan Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, July 26, 3:30 p.m., Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- from DOWL for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas will hold a special Airport Master Plan meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018
Letter to Editor | We Need a Champion Like Alex Ramel
-- from Nancy DeVaux -- When I learned that Alex Ramel’s background includes experience with creating permanently affordable housing, my ears perked up. Then I attended one of his events and had the chance to
Primary Election – The Back of the Ballot
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- After my recent post about the “Primary Election – What’s New?” I was reminded by an astute Lopez reader that the long ballot has a very important second
Rick Hughes Calls Debra Lekanoff the Right Person at the Right Time
-- from Debra Lekanoff -- San Juan County Council Rick Hughes announced today his endorsement of Debra Lekanoff for the Washington State House of Representatives 40th District. “I support Debra and feel she will continue
Letter to Editor | Ramel Would Bring Motivation, Energy to Job
-- from John and Emily Geyman -- We are writing in strong support of Alex Ramel as a candidate to represent us in the 40th District. Among his many strengths, he has a proven ability
Fire Marshal’s Office Increases Fire Risk To High
-- from San Juan County Communications -- At noon on July 24, 2018 the fire risk in San Juan County will be going from Moderate to HIGH. Campfires remain legal as do barbecues. A few
Letter to Editor | Vote Alex Ramel for State Rep.
-- from Andy Wickstrand -- Primary ballots have been mailed and I encourage you to join me in voting for Alex Ramel for State Representative. I have known Alex for 20 years and he is genuinely
Orcas Center Hosts Community Conversation
-- from Orcas Center -- We hope you can come to the Orcas Center on Tuesday, July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. for another Community Conversation. You may have heard of some the changes
EPRC Meet: Council Report and Public Comment
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the July 12 meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, County Councilman Rick Hughes reported: The County is starting the budget cycle for next year and will consult with
What If It Were Me? What Can I Do?
“Listen, this is our job. This is our job because our government did something really heinous to these families" By Annie Correal for the NYTimes.com Julie Schwietert Collazo unrolled a giant sheet of paper at
Letter to Editor | Why I’m Running for Prosecuting Attorney
-- from Nicholas Power -- I’m running for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney to bring meaningful change to the way the office performs its duties. I have lived on San Juan Island with my wife
Guest Opinion: The Growing Elephant in the Room
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Last week I went to the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting. This is a group of hard working citizens (appointed to this committee for various term lengths) who provide
Letter to Editor | Orcas Women’s Coalition Endorses Lekanoff
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Your ballot has arrived and it is time to vote! Orcas Women’s Coalition is proud to announce our unanimous endorsement of Debra Lekanoff for the 40th Legislative District seat opened
