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School Music Program Supporters Have Their Say at Board Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the community spoke of the need and benefits of an adequate classroom to accommodate the growing School Strings Music Program, at the regular Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Letter to the Editor: Does Eastsound Still Need Architectural Design Standards?
-- by John Campbell, Chairman, Eastsound Design Review Committee-- History: 25 years ago there was a general outcry in favor of minimum architectural standards in response to a big dowdy building that engulfed a treasured
Coffin Resigns from Fire Commission; DiCaprio Appointed
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated Aug. 23 at 9 p.m.-- Commissioner Jim Coffin, far left, announced his resignation at the OIFR commission meeting. He will be replaced by TJ DiCaprio (next to him). Barbara
Guest Opinion: OPAL Working on Local Home Mortgage Fund
-- by Alexander Conrad -- A recent guest opinion by Ken Wood suggested one approach to increasing the affordability of housing. The [opinion] illustrated how the cost of capital (i.e. interest rates and terms) impact
Entering Phase III: School District Starts Community Discussions
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. -- The Phase III School bond is discussed on a tour through the high school weight room with, from left, "Way Forward" Facilitator Fred
Eastsound Visioning Statement Now Has a Survey
-- from Jim Jonassen -- The EPRC Task group "to help enrich a community dialogue on the future to inform the [County Comprehensive] plan update,' will again have an information booth at the Farmers Market
Inslee Declares Wildfire Emergency in 20 Counties
-- from Tara Lee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today proclaimed a state of emergency for 20 counties in response to multiple wildfires in Eastern Washington threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure and natural resources. Inslee toured
Public Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen for the Orcas Island Library Board-- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a Special Meeting in the Library Community Room at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The agenda
Orcas Fire Sends Help to Lincoln County
-- from Patrick Shepler -- On Sunday night Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a State Fire Mobilization request by sending a brush truck to Lincoln County. The two person crew, one from Orcas
Orcas Fire and Rescue Joins Other Agencies to Rescue Two Boatloads of Kayakers
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR)-- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Patrol (Boat and Helicopter), YMCA Camp Orkila, Washington State Parks and Outer Island Excursions responded
Sheriff’s Report | August 3 – 16, 2016
August 3, 2016 16-005541 Found Property 00:23:32 08/03/16 A Lopez Island resident turned in a bag of found property. The bag was recovered from the day use area of a local park, there have been
Rep. Larsen Tours District to Fight Opioid Epidemic
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- [Yesterday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) concluded an expansive tour of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District where he held a series of events with law enforcement, health officials, advocates, community leaders, and
Rep. Larsen to Meet Islanders at County Fair
Friday, August 19, 1 - 3:30 p.m., San Juan County Fair -- from Diane Martindale -- On Friday, August 19, Congressman Rick Larsen will be at the San Juan County Fair on San Juan Island
Preliminary Flood Insurance Study and Maps Available for Review and Comment
-- from San Juan County Communications -- FEMA has released the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for community review until September 12, 2016. Materials are available at www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata or www.sanjuanco.com/1152/Preliminary-FEMA-FIRM-FIS-Study Comments may be sent
EWUA Updates Members in Annual Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty -- Innovative and award-winning was the message at Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 16, as General Manager Paul Kamin highlighted key water system projects over the last year.
Burn Ban Now in Effect
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to the high heat and low fuel moisture levels, all of San Juan County will be at the EXTREME fire hazard level. Therefore, no fires, including
