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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
Sneak Peek at the Exchange
-- by Margie Doyle -- A sneak peek of the New Exchange, opening Nov. 24. Photo by Danielle Wheeler "Here we go!" Tim Blanchard and fellow ORS/The Exchange board members and staff welcomed
State Parks Considering Long-term Boundary Revisions for Two Orcas Island Parks
Wednesday, November 29, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Toni Droscher, Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning a public process to consider expanding the long-term park
“Out” is Now “In” at the Orcas Waste Transfer Site
-- from Orcas Recycling Services -- One of the most notable changes coming this month will be a completely revised traffic pattern. This change, mandated by San Juan County, will keep vehicles from circling on
Guest Opinion: Senator Ranker Hopes to Move Forward on Many Fronts
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- Last week, with the election of Manka Dhingra, Democrats gained control of the Washington State Senate and we finished building the west coast Blue Wall along with Oregon
Passing the Torch: Sara Boyle, New Lead at Orcas Senior Center
(This is the second in a series of articles about new leadership at Orcas Island institutions) --by Margie Doyle, updated Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. -- Jami Mitchell and Sara Boyle at the Orcas
Don’t Miss Out, Comprehensive Plan Survey Ends Nov. 30
-- from San Juan County News -- Time is running out, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD. San Juan County is conducting a survey to get feedback on the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. We have already
