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WSF Seeks Comments on Summer Service Contingency Plan
-- from Washington State Ferries -- At WSF, ridership is highest in the summer, when tourists from near and far join daily commuters; WSF transports 50 percent more people in summer than in winter. When ferry
WSF Launches Haiku Contest for Summer Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Calling all poets and creative writers...get ready for our haiku contest. We’re looking for a traditional haiku about the Washington State Ferries experience to be on the cover of
EPRC March meeting : Trails and Speed, Traffic and Zoning
-- by Margie Doyle -- Even on a "small green island" such as Orcas, our population is growing and plans to accommodate housing and traffic dominated the regular monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review
Sheriff’s Report | February 22 – 27, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- February 22, 2018 18-001249 Assault - Body Force 02:46:41 02/22/18 An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an assault in the Eastsound area. The victim, a local
Inslee Vetoes Bill Limiting Public Disclosure
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee [has] vetoed ESB 6617, a bill related to public disclosure obligations of the Legislature. Inslee received a request Thursday evening from a number of legislators to veto
County, State, Federal Study Shows Visitors’ Preferences
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- How many people visit the San Juan Islands each year? Why do they come? Where do they go, and what do they do? These were among the
Senator Ranker Sponsors School Safety Bill
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- This morning, the Senate Ways & Means Committee heard testimony in a public hearing on a new proposal, Senate Bill 6620, which would enhance school safety and raise the
Take the San Juan County Civic Campus Plan Community Survey
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County is exploring options to centralize and streamline government operations in an efficient and community-centered Civic Campus located near the courthouse in Friday Harbor. As County
Letter to Editor | Healthcare Coalition Role Clarified
-- from Dale Heisinger for Coalition for Orcas Healthcare -- When Island Hospital departed Orcas Island, a coalition of citizen volunteers organized an election to allow voters to establish a Public Hospital District (PHD). The goal
Guest Column: Groups Appeal Anacortes Petrochemical Expansion
-- from Alex Ramel of Stand.earth -- A December 2013 view of the Tesoro refinery across Fidalgo Bay from March Point. (Photo by Dana via Creative Commons License) On Tuesday, February 27, the
Legislature Votes to Protect Net Neutrality
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Communications -- "Corporations should not control how Washingtonians use the internet or what information they seek. We value free and open access to information," said Sen. Kevin Ranker,
Auditor To Conduct Logic, Accuracy Test of Election Equipment
Wednesday, March 14, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- In the upcoming April 24 Special Election, voters on Orcas Island will decide whether to approve a proposed hospital district.
Senate Democratic Legislation Protects Schools, Strengthens Gun Purchase Regulations
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- The Washington state Senate Ways & Means Committee heard testimony in a public hearing on a new proposal, Senate Bill 6620, which would enhance school safety and
Guest Opinion | What Are They Hiding?
-- by Michael Riordan -- In a brazen attempt to suppress public access to any existing records of legislators’ activities, the Washington state Senate and House overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 6617 on Friday, hardly two
Candidates Speak Out at Public Hospital District Town Hall
--by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Candidates in the election for Public Hospital District Commissioners, from left, Patty Miller, Richard Fralick, Leif, Art Lange, Diane Boteler, Bill Bangs. Candidates John Dann, Pegi Groundwater
School Board Will Hold Special Meeting
Thursday, March 1, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special (Monthly) Meeting Thursday, March 1, 2018 AGENDA 5:00PM CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING- School Library
