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Growler Draft Environmental Impact Statement Available for Public Review
-- from Public Affairs Office, Norfolk, Virginia -- The Navy will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register tomorrow (Nov. 10) announcing the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for EA-18G
Seniors Have Talent — Now and Into the Future
-- by Margie Doyle -- Didier Gincig introduces the beginning ukulele class at the first Seniors Have Talent Show this month Didier Gincig channeled the warmth and talent of the Orcas Senior Center
Rick Larsen Wins Re-election to Congress
-- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement tonight after winning re-election to represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District: “The 2nd Congressional District belongs to the people. I thank the
Local Election Results In
Bill Watson and Rick Hughes on top, Library Levy a go -- by Lin McNulty -- With a voter turnout rate of just over 80 percent of our local registered voters, and approximately 80 percent
Sheriff’s Report | October 26 – November 1, 2016
October 26, 2016 16-008075 Theft 13:53:29 10/26/16 RP stated that some of her firewood went missing as well as the neighbors a street over. Declined a report be taken. Just wanted to inform us. October
Almost Done: Canvassing Board and Certification of Elections
-- The eleventh in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. -- It’s been
U.S. Navy Signs Record of Decision for the Northwest Training and Testing
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- The U.S. Navy announced today its decision to implement its Preferred Alternative (Alternative 1), as described in the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas
Is Your Life Too Plastic? Bag It!
Monday Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Island Public Library -- from Orcas Food Co-op and the Exchange -- Learn about the effects of plastic on our world. Join Orcas Food Co-op and the
Canadian Navy Investigating Possible Nuclear Bomb off BC Coast
-- from The Guardian -- The Mark IV nuclear bomb that was released over the Pacific Ocean in 1950 after a US air force flight’s engines caught fire during a simulated drop. Photograph: Globalsecurity.org
Senior Center Expresses Gratitude for Didier Gincig’s Years of Service
-- from Arron Redford -- The Operations Committee and staff of the Orcas Island Senior Center would like to encourage you to join us as we celebrate and enjoy the talents of Didier Gincig and
Inslee Launches Resilient Washington Subcabinet in Preparation for Big One
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a directive to state agencies to bolster Washington state efforts to prepare for a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. The directive establishes a new
Inform Yourself and Vote
-- from Clare Kelm, President, LWVSJ -- As almost everyone knows, there's an important election coming up in November. The League of Women Voters of the San Juans would like to urge you to become the
School Board to Review Phase III Building Project at Special Meeting
Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran for the Orcas Island School District -- A Special School Board meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 7 at 10
Orcas Schools Invite the Public to Veterans Day Ceremony
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the School Cafeteria --from Cathy Ferran for Supt. Eric Webb-- The Orcas Island School District would like to invite the public to an observance of Veterans Day on
Letter to Editor | Habib for Lieutenant Governor
-- from David Turnoy -- For those of you who have yet to vote, I would like to make a strong recommendation to vote for Cyrus Habib in the race for lieutenant governor. I have
Letter to Editor | Watson, Durland Will Address Ongoing Land-Use Concerns
-- from Lee Sturdivant -- The San Juan County Council recently released their preliminary budget for 2017. A hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 14. During this campaign, Councilmen Jarman and Hughes have
