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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
Larsen Invites Constituents to Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting his constituents to apply for tickets to attend the 2017 Presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. “The Presidential inauguration is an unforgettable and historic
Senior Center Festival of Arts Will Kick Off Holidays
Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Aaron Redfield, left, and Jami Mitchell greet visitors to the 2015 Holiday Festival of the Arts The Operations
Letter to Editor | Jarman a Competent Commissioner
-- from Keith Busha & Susan Williams -- Our family has known Bob Jarman for 35 + years and have always known him to be a thoughtful, honorable, hardworking and trustworthy man. At the beginning
EDC Gives Free Workshop on LinkedIn for Career Development
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 1-2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Director, Economic Development Council (EDC)-- Many people have joined LinkedIn, but how can it be used for career enhancement
Elevate the Vote: Gather with Community at Emmanuel Parish Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 3-4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall --from Father Berto Gandara -- We will gather for an hour of meditation at the parish hall of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Orcas Island on
Klahowya Out for Repairs
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Update Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. The 7:30pm Lopez, 7:50pm Shaw, 8:05pm Orcas and 8:45pm Friday Harbor inter-island sailings have been diverted to the Elwha. Expect some slight delays.
Letter to Editor | Teagan Hudson Said It All
-- from Jim Knych -- I just read Teagan Hudson’s (Bob Jarman’s granddaughter) letter in support of Bob’s candidacy for councilman. I voted for Bob when he ran for his first term and I have
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes for County Council
-- from Brian Wiese -- I’ve gotten to know Rick Hughes over the past couple of years, mainly as Council liaison to the Land Bank Commission. But it seems like every community meeting I attend,
Orcas Rallies in Support of Standing Rock
-- by Kelly Rose, Updated Nov. 2 -- More than 70 Islanders gathered at Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday, October 25, in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation to protest the construction of the
County Publishes Preliminary 2017 Budget
-- from San Juan County -- The 2017 Preliminary Budget for San Juan County has been published. The theme of the 2017 Budget Message is “Building for the Future.” With the effects of the Great
Fire Commission Meeting Was Brief
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Board of Fire Commissioners held a streamlined, smooth special meeting on Wednesday, October 27 to a small audience of, in addition to OIFR staff, one attendee who came out
