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Public Invited to Observe Ballot Tabulating Test
Thursday, October 6, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 8, 2016 General Election is
EPRC Consideration of Street Standards “Throws a Curveball” to OPAL
-- by Emma Heikkinen and Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee members, Eastsound residents, County Planning Commission members, Eastsound Design Review Committee members, Chamber of Commerce staff and County Development staff confer at
Letter to the Editor: Track Donation Brings Problems
-- by Bea vonTobel -- Updated Sept. 20: I would like to offer a couple revisions to my original letter. (Editor's note: revisions are in italics) Sometime when you look a gift horse in the
Motorcycles and Ferries: Anacortes Oyster Run This Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 25 in Anacortes. Motorists can expect large volumes of motorcycles and loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, Friday
Fire Commissioners Deliberate Appointee and Increased Number of Commissioners
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public clearly expressed their support for additional Fire Commissioners at the regular meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District commissioners on Monday, Sept. 19. They also
Ferry Alert: Two Sailings Tonight to be Delayed
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Please be advised that tonight, September 20, the M/V Yakima will tie up early for a repair to the coolant system in the ship’s service generator. While no
New Trial Ordered for Convicted OHS Teacher
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas High School teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner, convicted in June of Sexual Misconduct following a report of sexual relations with a student, has been released from jail pending a new trial
Letter to Editor | Evaluate Elements of Proposed Bond on their Separate Merits
--from Miriam Ziegler-- This letter is in response to Peg Manning’s comment following Martha Farish’s excellent “Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion,” published 9/19/16. I cannot address Peg’s question about construction
Fire Risk Status Now “Low”
Fire Risk Status "LOW," Burn Permits set to begin October 3rd -- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has reduced
Letter to Editor | Did You Get Our Mis-directed Mail?
-- from Antoinette Botsford for Shinola Jewelry -- UPDATE 2:15, September 21: It was discovered. Within the post office building, if not the post office itself. Thanks for caring. Love, AB A small package directed
Whidbey Naval Air Station Rescues Five in Olympic Mountains
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission near the High Steel Bridge in the Olympic
Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion
-- by Martha Farish -- The issue [of the School's Phase III bond proposal] needs broad public input. Everyone involved is trying to do the “right” thing. A historical note: before Orcas Park and Rec
U.S. Rep Challenger Henneman to Debate Green Party’s Vega
Saturday Sept. 24th at 5 p.m. in Everett --from the office of Marc Hennemann -- Marc Hennemann, [Republican challenger to U.S. Congressional Representative Rick Larsen], will debate Green Party Write-in Candidate Tyler Vega on Saturday
No Eastbound Reservations Until 10:05 p.m.
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, Sept. 18, vehicle reservations are only available for the 10:05pm departure from Orcas to Anacortes. Reservation status is subject to change because of last-minute cancellations or changes
Meet Council Candidate Bill Watson at House Party
Saturday, September 24, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. -- from David & Geri Turnoy -- We are hosting a house party on Saturday, September 24, for Orcas residents to come meet progressive County Council candidate Bill
Sheriff’s Report | September 7 – 12, 2016
September 7, 2016 16-006746 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:40:54 09/07/16 The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Suspicious Circumstance in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and made contact with the involved parties. One subject
