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School Board Deals with Staff, Tiny Homes and Buses
-- by Leif -- The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board in regular business transacted after the special session Monday June 18th in the school cafeteria passed one resolution and discussed several other matters briefly.
School Sup’t. Proposes Montessori Compromise
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the end of the public hearing session of the June 18 meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Chair Janet Brownell thanked all the concerned parents and neighbors
Prosecutor Candidate Files for Restraining Order Against SJC
-- from Nick Power -- On Friday June 22, 2018 Nick Power, current candidate for the office of San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney filed for a Temporary Restraining Order against San Juan County and its
Letter to Editor | It is Time for a Coalition of Sanity
-- from Cindy Wolf -- We will win this battle for the soul of our country. This moment is why people started organizing in our communities two years ago. The Trump faction wants chaos and
Sheriff’s Report | June 13 – 19, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 13, 2018 18-003907 Malicious Mischief 12:41:30 06/13/18 An Orcas Deputy responded to the Orcas Sportsman Club regarding vandalism. The investigation revealed that someone trespassed onto
It Was a Two-Meeting Week for OIHCD Commissioners
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The past week was busier than ever for the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, with a regular meeting on June 19 and a public hearing
Important Initiatives Need Your Signature This Weekend
-- from Mark Mayer -- This weekend is the final push for gathering signatures for these three initiatives. All of these initiatives have strong support from progressives throughout the state. Signature gathering will be taking place this weekend
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Outbreak Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Six cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have now been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services is working closely with medical
Sen. Ranker Urges U.S. Congress to Reunite Families
-- by State Senator Kevin Ranker -- To the Washington State Congressional delegation: Washington State is home to thousands of immigrants and refugees and, like our nation, was built by courageous families looking for a
Prosecutor: Teacher’s Case Against Detective Tossed
-- from County Prosecutor's Office -- Former Teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s petition for a citizen complaint for a misdemeanor charge against former Detective Stephen Parker was rejected today by District Court Judge Stewart Andrew. Judge Stewart
Dinner, Dessert Just the Beginning of OPAL Gala
Saturday, June 30, at Orcas Center -- from Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- Housing touches everyone! That’s the theme for OPAL’s annual fundraising gala to be held on Saturday, June 30, at Orcas
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Two Climbers in Cascade Mountains
-- from NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued two people on Forbidden Peak in the Cascade Mountains, Tuesday, June 19, 2018. The SAR team
Meeting Tonight to Discuss Immigrant Crisis
Wednesday, June 20, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Eleanor Hoague -- As everyone is no doubt aware, the Trump administration is taking children away from parents when they seek asylum in the US.
State Upholds San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County adopted a new Shoreline Master Program (SMP) in November 2017. Friends of the San Juans appealed the SMP to the Growth Management Hearings Board (Board)
County Will Join National Opioid Lawsuit
r-- from Tamara Greene for SJC Prosecutor's Office -- News outlets nationwide have described the problems arising from the epidemic in the use of opioids. Whether it is the overuse of powerful addictive prescribed painkillers or
Letter to Editor | Hail From the Chief
-- from Orcas Fire Chief Scott Williams -- Responding to multiple incidents on Friday, June 15 was a powerful example of what long hours of training, effective communication, balanced coordination of resources, and invaluable medical
