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Sun Comes Out to Kickoff Back to School Event
--by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=46488] The 2016-17 school year is off to an auspicious start, as evidenced at the Tuesday, Sept. 6 kickoff in the school courtyard in front of the Old Gym (maybe
“Boards in Gear” Workshops on Lopez and San Juan
Lopez: Thursday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lopez Center. San Juan: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor Advance registration required -- from Victoria Compton,
EWUA Seeks Recommendations from its Membership
-- from Fred Klein -- Republished Sept. 5 upon request It’s not hard to find stories in the media describing how drinking water is becoming increasingly precious and strategically important in many parts of the globe…
Special School Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 10:15 a.m. at School District Offices The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors announced a Special Meeting to approve the Consent Agenda. Included on the Consent Agenda are approval of
Ferry Alert: Klahowya Repaired, Interisland Sailings Resume
-- from Washington State Ferries -- 9 a.m. update The Klahowya is back in service and inter-island travel will resume. There will be a late 8:30am departure out of Friday Harbor. Earlier: The Klahowya vessel
Eastbound Reservations Full for Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, Sept. 4 advance vehicle reservations from Orcas to Anacortes are full for the remainder of the day.* Reservations from Friday Harbor to Anacortes are available.* When traveling
Sheriff’s Report | August 24 – 30, 2016
August 24, 2016 16-006318 Assault - Body Force 11:30:11 08/24/16 A Lopez Island deputy responded to a call of domestic violence. A 27 year old Lopez Island man was arrested for Assault IV-DV and lodged
It Seems Simple — If You Drive On, Drive Off
-- from KOMO News -- Of all the problems the Washington State Ferries must deal with, this is one of the strangest. More and more, people are driving their cars or riding their bikes on
County Council Saves $1.24M in Bonds Refinance Ordinance
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its August 30 meeting, the San Juan County Council voted to adopt a Bond Refunding Ordinance that will save the county over one million dollars over the next 20
Orcas Fire Chief Search Committee Outlines Process
-- from Barbara Bedell, Chair, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commission -- The Search Committee for a new chief for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has completed the first portion of its task. After writing and
Orcas Voters to Hold Meeting for Candidate for Public Lands Commissioner
-- from Joe Symons -- Lynn Bahrych, Joe Symons, and Irmgard Conley invite you to meet and support Hilary Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands on Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 4 to 6 p.m. at
OIFR Seeks Chief Applicants
-- from Barbara Bedell -- Fire Chief, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is seeking applications for the position of Fire Chief. The recruitment submission deadline is October 14, 2016. Starting Salary range:
2016 Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan Comments Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks
Dorn: Court Must Rule on McCleary Quickly
-- from Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction -- State Superintendent Randy Dorn filed a brief with the Supreme Court. Below is a statement on the brief. On Monday I filed a brief in the
Update on Library Expansion and Levy Lid Lift
Library construction of a new wing continues with pouring the concrete slab for its foundation or "footprint" -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library-- Construction of the Orcas Island Public Library
Allegations Against Elementary Teacher Resolved
-- from Eric Webb, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- The district utilized the law firm of Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch Inc. and an outside investigator to conduct a thorough and extensive investigation into
