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Orcas Medical Foundation Hosts Q & A with UW Representatives
-- by Dali Cuthbert -- Concerned islanders -- medical patients and practitioners -- packed the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 13, for the Annual Meeting of the Orcas Medical Foundation, founded
Free Facebook Marketing Workshop
Wednesday, May 24 at 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Orcas Landing -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) -- Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the internet, and its low- or no-cost
Hospice Demystified
Friday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services -- What is hospice? Who is hospice? How can hospice help me and my loved ones?
State Legislators Nation-wide Sign to Protect Public Monuments
-- from Washington State Democrats -- State Senator Kevin Ranker writes letter on behalf of national public lands and monuments. A bipartisan group of 325 state legislators from 44 states sent a letter
Gov. Inslee to Sign DUI and Distracted Driving Bills
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday will sign three transportation safety bills in Tacoma designed to increase safety for drivers on the state's roads. Inslee has worked
What is Killing Us on Orcas Island?
Wednesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services-- How can you help the Fire Department in keeping you safe? Please join us at the
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13th Class
-- from Liz Illg -- Photo Credit, Nikyta Palmisani Starting in the back left to right: Jane Fox (SJI), Amy Nesler (SJI), JimCarroll (SJI), Leslie Baker (SJI), Sarah Stevenson (Canoe Island), Beth Robson (LI),
Long-Time Leader of San Juan Preservation Trust to Step Down
-- from the San Juan Preservation Trust -- The San Juan Preservation Trust announced on May 12 that Tim Seifert, who has served as the organization’s Executive Director for 15 years, has informed the Preservation
School Board Sets Minimum Education Program
--by Ayn Gailey -- The OISD School Board held a special meeting last week to adopt a "Minimum Educational Program" for 2017-2018 in response to the anticipated revenue decreases from the state. Resolution #2017-05
Letter to the Editor: Lancaster Declines to Run Again for School Board
-- from Scott Lancaster -- With much consideration and fretting, I have decided it best for family and health to not seek reelection. It has been a wonderful and rewarding experience serving the children and
Sheriff’s Report | May 3 – 9, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- May 3, 2017 Noise Complaint /not dogs 00:31:47 Deputies responded to an apartment in Friday Harbor to settle a noise complainant. Once on the scene, Deputies made
Library Parking Lot Closures
-- from Martin Arnold -- The Orcas Island Library parking lot will be closed temporarily this Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for repair. For two weeks, from Monday, May 29 through Friday, June
Fire Commission Sets Agenda for Next Meeting
Monday, May 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Fire Commission -- The following topics are scheduled for presentation and discussion at the meeting of Fire Commissioners on Monday, May 15, at
Eastsound Planners Discuss Changes to Historic Properties
--by Margie Doyle -- Historic Mount Baker Farm. New owners plan to convert to a campground At the May 4 monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- which was announced as
Learn to Meditate at New Senior Center Class
-- from Arron Redford for Orcas Senior Center -- Got stress? Got pain? Don’t take pills ~ here’s the antidote: Meditation: It’s Not What You Think. Meditation for beginners group will meet weekly for 6 weeks.
Participate in Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
Tuesday, May 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is currently developing a “Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan." DEM is
