Here’s a thought…
Guest Opinion: Thoughts on Affordable Housing
-- by Walt Corbin -- Sitting down here in palm tree land and seeing the never ending forecasts of rains and flooding in the NW Pacific removes me a bit from the affordable housing problems
Sheriff’s Report | November 16 – 21, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 16, 2017 17-008098 Animal at Large 10:15:33 11/16/17 A Deputy contacted a Lopez Island resident in the Lopez Village after receiving a report that his dog
What’s Next for Orcasong Farm?
-- by Margie Doyle -- 10 acres of lavender are planted at Orcasong Farm in a strategic alliance with Pelindaba Llavender Farms This past summer, the landscape across from the Orcas Transfer Station
After the Turkey: Community Dodgeball
Friday, November 24, 7 - 9:30 pm at High School Gym It's almost here - the third best day of the year -- Community Dodgeball The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec
Let’s Call It “Green Friday” with the Reopening of The Exchange
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- A sneak peek of the New Exchange, opening Nov. 24. Photo by Danielle Wheeler The Exchange will re-open Friday, November 24th, from 10am – 4pm; launching
Governor Inslee to Address BC Legislative Assembly
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee will travel to Victoria, British Columbia Tuesday [Nov. 21] to address the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and meet with Premier John Horgan.
WSF Says Plan Ahead for Weekend Traffic
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic Thanksgiving weekend. The longest lines are expected westbound Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 22, and both westbound and eastbound Friday morning, Nov. 24 and eastbound on Sunday, November 26. The
Orcas Fire at Scene of Burning Structure – UPDATED Story
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- 8:45 p.m., November 20, 2017 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Crews have been released from the fire scene. Crews worked to quickly extinguish the fire
Representative Larsen Statement on Republican Tax Plan
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement on Nov. 16 after voting no on the House Republican tax plan: “The House Republican tax plan
Fire Commission to Meet Tonight
Monday, November 20, 2017; 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will meet later today to address the following agenda items. Old
Time to Review Your Medicare Choices
New phone number to make appointments 376-5892 -- from Pegi Groundwater, updated November 20 at 11 a.m. -- You may be spending too much money to get the health coverage you need. The Medicare coverage
Letter to Editor | There’s Much to Learn About Creating a Hospital District
-- from Hilary Canty, Orcas Community Foundation -- Access to medical care is key to a healthy community. Orcas will vote on a Public Hospital District (PHD) in April of 2018. There is a great
Public Hearing on County’s 2018 Budget this Monday
Monday, Nov. 20 at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room, at 55 Second Street, in Friday Harbor At its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 the County Council will hold a public hearing on
Senator Ranker to File Bill to Ban Atlantic Salmon Farming
-- by Lynda V. Mapes for the SeattleTimes.com -- Cooke Fish Farms locations and payments from the SeattleTimes.com Under fire after a collapse and massive escape last summer, Atlantic salmon net-pen farming would
First Town Hall Meeting – Public Hospital District
-- from Alison Shaw for the Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) wants to hear from as many folks in the community as possible. Toward that goal, it
Whidbey Conducts Friday Harbor Medevac During Windstorm
-- from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Friday Harbor to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in
