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Letter to Editor | Eggs May Be Cheaper in the Country, But Not Healthcare
-- from Tom Eversole -- The Public Hospital District won’t build a hospital on Orcas. Rather, it will support and stabilize local practices to provide ongoing access to primary, urgent, and after-hours medical care. Sustaining local
Inslee Statement on Department of Licensing Information Disclosure to Feds
-- from Office of the Governor -- “I am committed to making sure that every family in Washington state, no matter how they got here, is treated fairly. I want to be clear that we
Ranker: Senate Democrats’ Sweeping Higher Education Agenda
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- The Senate Higher Education committee hears testimonies on SB 6029, SB 5074, and SB 6101 on January 11th, 2018. As chair of the Senate Higher Education
San Juan and Orcas Island Women’s Marches Planned
Saturday, January 20, 11:30 a.m., Gather at Waterfront Park -- from Gretchen Krampf -- ISLAND WOMEN'S MARCH invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently
Ranker Legislation Would Ban Atlantic Salmon Net Pens That Threaten Puget Sound
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, testified on his proposal to permanently ban commercial net pens used for fish farming in Washington state during Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate
Eastsound Planners Schedule Work for 2018
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) got off to a substantive start in its first meeting of 2018, fleshing out its workplan, publicizing the Eastsound Vision Survey completed last fall,
Gov. Inslee Emphasizes Carbon Pollution in State Address
-- from the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- Governor Jay Inslee addresses the State Legislature in his "State of the State" address on Jan. 9, 2018 Gov. Jay Inslee today
Learn About Community Foundation Grantmaking
-- from Kate Long for OICF -- All nonprofits serving Orcas Island are invited to join Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) for a Grantee Stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, January 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the
Another Free Day in State Park Coming Up
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits.
Ranker: Protecting Orca Whales and Salish Sea in 2018 Legislative Session a Priority
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, announced new legislation to protect Washington state's Orca Whales and marine waters under the Salish Sea Protection package. "Increasing vessel traffic, potential oil spills,
Thinking About Running for Taxing District Office?
Wednesday, January 10, 3 - 5 p.m. - from Kate Long for OICF -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) presents a workshop facilitated by Debra Wiggs geared toward current members or potential members of
2018 Campsite Reservations for San Juan County Residents
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round. Choose from San Juan
Letter to the Editor: Improve on Election Returns
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- Hello Progressive Residents of San Juan County, The San Juan County Democrats will hold our first meeting of 2018 on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Skagit
Ferry Service Anticipates Bad Weather Service Disruptions
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. Sunday The repairs have been completed and the Elwha will return to service with the 12:40 p.m. departure from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas. The next
Winter Ferry Schedule Kicks In Tomorrow
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries’ winter schedule begins this Sunday, January 7, 2018 and runs through March 31, 2018. Service out of Anacortes to Sidney, B.C. will be suspended for the
