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Shepler to Speak on Causes of Death
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions -- Battalion Chief and Paramedic Patrick Shepler of Orcas Fire and Rescue will speak next Wednesday Feb 22 at
Senator Ranker to Hold Conversation on Orcas
Sunday, February 19, 1 pm, Orcas Center -- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- In a time of feeling powerless and overwhelmed, learn how we can move beyond protests and take our country back. Orcas Islander
Ranker Bill Gets Hearing in Senate Committee
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Ranker and constituents testify on SB 5760 in Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee. Feb.16, 2017 The Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee held
School Levy Results Still Unknown
-- by Lin McNulty -- With 15 ballots remaining to be counted, the Orcas Island School District Proposition teeters on the cusp of either passing or failing. If all 15 of those votes are for 'Approval,'
Orcas Fire Successfully Handles Three Rescues, Back-to-Back
-- from Marla Johns, Orcas Fire -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to multiple simultaneous calls for service Thursday evening, including an incident with an airplane. At 3:10 p.m., crews from OIFR
School Bond Approval Still Undecided
-- by Lin McNulty -- Update: As of 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, with 15 ballots remaining to be counted, the Orcas Island $8M school district bond levy shows an approval rate of 59.73 percent.
Ranker Remarks on State Supreme Court Equality Ruling
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker with his two dads on their wedding day, June 26, 2015. “The Washington State Supreme Court ruled for equality today. I am proud
Salish Sea Citizens Stand on Capitol Hill in Olympia
-- from Katie Fleming -- On Monday, February 13, 200 people from the San Juan Islands and greater Salish Sea region attended a rally at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to show support for
Votes Favor Passage of School Bond and Add’l Fire Commissioner
-- by Margie Doyle -- As of 8 p.m. on Feb. 14 Election Day, both the School District's $8M bond measure and the Orcas Fire District's increase in commissioners measure were favored by Orcas voters.
Guest Opinion | Not a Time for Keeping Silent on Climate Change
-- from Katie Wilkins -- I have wanted to write this for a long time. I have waited because I didn't know how to fit a topic as large as climate change into few enough
Larsen Statement on National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s Resignation
-- from Douglas Wagoner, Congressman Larsen's Office -- Congressman: ‘the American people need to know more information about what President Trump knew and when he knew it’ Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House
Pending Legislation to Create Health, Safety Rules for Outdoor Based Early Learning
-- from Andrew Youngren -- A Bipartisan Bill, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island), SB 5357, will develop health and safety rules for the growing number of outdoor preschools in Washington. If passed by the
Whatever You Decide, Be Sure to Cast Your Vote Today
Tuesday, Feb. 14 is Voting Day. Your ballot must be postmarked today (the Post Office closes at 3 p.m.) or put in the drive-through voting box at the Senior Center by 8 p.m. to count.
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Conducts Three Medical Evacuations Within Two Days
-- from Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island -- Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted three separate Medical Evacuations (MEDEVACs) between Thursday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Open Letter to the President
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Dear President Trump, I am writing to make sure you know that I oppose the Dakota Access pipeline, Keystone XL pipeline, Spectra Gas, and Kinder Morgan pipeline projects. You have
Yakima Back in Service this Afternoon
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Monday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m.: The Yakima is back in service and will return to the vessel's regular schedule beginning with the 3:05pm departure from Anacortes.
