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Supreme Court Justice Stevens Calls for Repeal of 2nd Amendment
-- by John Paul Stevens in the New York Times -- Rarely in my lifetime have I seen the type of civic engagement schoolchildren and their supporters demonstrated in Washington and other major cities throughout
State Parks Announces Two Free Days in April
-- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate Spring and Earth Day with two free days at state parks in April. On free days, visitors
Letter to Editor | In Support of Art Lange for PHD Commissioner
-- from Ed and Kristen Wilson -- After 27 years on Orcas Island, watching Art Lange work with multiple non-profit organizations and governing boards, we can say without hesitation that Art is the hardest working, most
Letter to the Editor: Fire Commissioners Revise Public Information Policies
-- by Pierrette Guimond, a concerned citizen -- The Community voted to increase the Board to five Commissioners and I was supportive of that process. The Commissioners elected by the people, represent the people and
Letter to Editor | Vote in Favor of Hospital District
-- from David Turnoy -- Both Friday Harbor and Lopez Island have public hospital districts. They have realized that the only way to financially support rural medical care is through a tax. Here on Orcas, many
Concerned Islanders March for Changes to Gun Laws
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="58714"] More than 200 islanders marched on Saturday afternoon, carrying signs urging changes to current gun safety laws. They proceeded from the Village Green on a route that took
Letter to Editor | Art Lange, Diane Boteler Are Our Choices
-- from Melinda Milligan (CNM) and Dave Zoeller (Paramedic) -- As long–time residents of Orcas, and as medical providers (midwife and paramedic) for many of those years, we feel that the proposed hospital district is
Sheriff’s Report | March 14 – 20, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- March 14, 2018 18-001684 Citizen Assist 19:59:09 03/14/18 A Lopez Island Deputy spoke with a resident on regarding unlawful display of sexually explicit material by a juvenile
Letter to Editor / Vote Yes for Health of Community
-- from Robert Maynard -- Access to medical services locally is critical to a thriving community. I support the passage of a Public Hospital District for Orcas; consistent and predictable funding is necessary to keep the
March For Our Lives: Orcas Islanders to Rally to End Gun Violence
Saturday March 24, 1 p.m., Eastsound Village Green -- from Leslie Hutchinson, Liane Olsan, and Julia Turney, updated March 23 at 2 p.m. -- March For Our Lives parade route on Orcas Island.
Lopez Will Receive $500,000 from State for Public Swim Center
-- from Micki Ryan for Friends of Lopez Island Pool -- The Friends of Lopez Island Pool is thrilled to announce that the state supplemental capital budget, which passed on March 8, includes $500,000 for a Community
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Patty Miller
Statement from Patty Miller:I am asking for your vote to elect me as your San Juan County Public Hospital District #3, Commissioner District #5, on April 24th. I realize that many folks are not able to
Gov. Inslee Signs Ban on Atlantic Salmon Net Pens
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- Critical legislation that protects the Salish Sea by banning leases for Atlantic salmon net pen operations was signed today by Gov. Inslee. “The economic, cultural, and recreational resources
Letter to the Editor: More Public Hospital District Information
-- from Steve and Jennifer Smith, Madrona Voices -- We interviewed UW as well as took notes at a meeting between UW and the commissioner candidates. We will be sharing more information from our research,
Library Hosts “Alt-America” Author David Neiwert:
Thursday, March 29, 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Join author David Neiwert at the Library for a discussion on his new book “Alt-America: The Rise of the
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Pegi Groundwater
Pegi Groundwater Statement by Pegi Groundwater:I am running for Commissioner position number 2. I became a candidate because I believe that local access to primary, urgent and after hours urgent health care are essential
