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First-ever Washington State Ferries Halloween Costume Competition
-- from Washington State Ferries -- It is the ferry captain’s job to get dressed in uniform every morning and take the wheel of one of the state’s 22 ferries. This Halloween is a day
Art from Around the World at Orcas Center this November
-- from Pat Littlewood -- Opening on Friday, November 4th, in the lobby gallery at Orcas Center is a very unique show collated by the Visual Arts Committee which features works of art assembled from
Eastsound Vision for the Milennials’ Future
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- It’s a 50/50 Conversation: Eastsound Village … What’s Your Vision? Join us Wednesday, October 26th at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastsound Village is the center
Letter to Editor | Vote for Durland’s Integrity, Insight
-- from Joseph Bettis -- I consider it a privilege to endorse Michael Durland for County Council. I have lived in Deer Harbor, not far from Michael for six years and during those years my
Whidbey Naval Air Station Seeks WWII Veterans for Recognition
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the official start of World War II for the United States after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Naval Air Station Whidbey
Letter to Editor | Hey, Maurice…
-- from Rachel Newcombe -- After reading page 99 of the Voters' Pamphlet Statement Against Proposition 1 (some of the funniest writing I've ever read) it occurred to me to alert the talented author Maurice
Upgrade Your Browser To Make Ferry Reservations
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that as of November 1, WSF’s reservations website will no longer be compatible with older versions of some browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer version 10 or
County Adopts Ordinance Regulating Carryout Bags
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County took a big step forward in reducing litter and unnecessary waste and protecting water quality and wildlife by reducing the use of plastic bags in
Letter to Editor | Durland Has Skills to Serve
-- from Sheryl Albritton -- Michael’s experience and knowledge with building, land use and environmental regulations is extensive and personal. He is one of many who have stood up to inequities, a necessary skill for successfully
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes Finds Solutions
-- from Mark Madsen -- I am writing to urge my fellow islanders to vote for Rick Hughes for Council Position No. 2. Rick is an example of that very rarest of things today –
Notice of Fire Commission Special Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Notice of Special Meeting With Agenda Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Wesley Heinmiller, Chair,
Letter to Editor | Bill Watson Relates Healthy Environment to Strong Economy
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- We are going to vote for Bill Watson for the San Juan County Council in the upcoming election. We have known Bill for the past 5 years and have
Gather Up Your Garbage for First Halloween Clean-Up
-- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) -- Have you noticed? There's quite a bit of trash out there folks... ORS has decided to put on the first ever post-summer "Halloween Clean-Up" on
Changes to OPALCO Election Process Approved
-- from Suzanne Olson -- After hearing from the membership at OPALCO open house events, the Board approved a number of the changes to the election process that were proposed by a volunteer Member Review
No Eastbound Reservations Available Until 7:50, 10:05
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, October 23, vehicle reservations are only available for the 7:50 p.m. and 10:05 p.m. departures from Orcas to Anacortes. Reservation status is subject to change because of
Deer Harbor Bridge Weekly Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The bridge replacement project experienced minimal impact from last weekend’s wind and rain storms. West abutment activities will include installing rebar, forming the abutment wall, and placing concrete
