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Another Female Orca Calf Identified
J53 is confirmed female -- from the Center for Whale Research -- Of the eight orcas born in 2015, two are now identified as female. Photo courtesy of Jill Hein In light of
Island Boaters Asked to Give Input on Onboard Sewage Pumpouts
Tues. and Wed., April 19, 20, 2016 Two public meetings will discuss a possible free mobile pumpout service in the San Juan Islands. -- from Bridget Trosin, for Washington Sea Grant -- Last year, pumpout facilities
Guest Column: Rock Island Progress Report
Thank you to the OPALCO Board for their strong leadership -- from Dan Burke, for Rock Island -- With just over one year of being in business, Rock Island Communications has overcome numerous challenges, and
Orcas Fire Recognizes Service of Former Chief
-- from Scott Williams, Acting Deputy Chief -- The Board of Fire Commissioners accepted the resignation of former Chief Preysz on Friday, April 8, 2016. "We, and the community, are thankful for his many years
Flea Market Comes to County Fairgrounds
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks and Fair -- Mark your calendars and pack up your boxes...The next Flea & Craft Market is Saturday, May 14th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.
Guest Opinion: Change OPALCO Direction through Board Election
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There are some things worth thinking about as we cast ballots in the next few weeks for the three open positions on the OPALCO Board of Directors. The first are
Olga Road Work to Begin
April 18 - May 6, 2016 -- from Joy Lord -- San Juan County Public Works crews will be conducting a roadway reclamation project on Orcas Island. Project is to take place on Olga Road
Summer Ferry Reservations Start Tuesday
-- from WSDOT/Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Mark your calendar! [Tuesday] April 12 is the first day that customers can make summer sailing reservations on the San Juan Islands, Sidney, BC, and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes.
WSF: Port Townsend/Coupeville Printed Schedule Error
-- from Washington State Dept of Transportation for Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/WSF) -- The printed version of the “late spring” ferry schedule contains errors in sailing times for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route. The most serious
Fire Chief Preysz Tenders Resignation
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Fire and Rescue District Chief Mik Preysz tendered his resignation "through council" on Friday, April 8, 2016, it was announced at a special Saturday meeting of the OIFR commissioners.
Sheriff’s Report | March 30 – April 5, 2016
March 30, 2016 16-001737 Burglary - Residential 09:30:56 03/30/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a burglary. A shed had been entered and it did not appear that anything was missing from
Fire Commissioners to Meet in Special Executive Session
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, Fire District Secretary -- Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date:
County Council Passes Shoreline Master Program Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Council members from left, Bob Jarman, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens sign the Shoreline Master Program on April 5, 2016 at the Eastsound Fire Hall
Governor Adds Mississippi to Non-essential State-funded Travel Ban
-- from Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington State has a strong history of prohibiting discrimination and promoting diversity and inclusion. Our Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), Ch. 49.60 RCW, guarantees for all Washingtonians
Council Agrees to Pursue Building ORS “Exchange” on Transfer Site
-- by Margie Doyle -- County Council members agreed unanimously to work with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) to move forward to building the basic structure for a new Exchange building and looking at lease agreements
Last Chance for Tax Help at Orcas Island Senior Center
Last day April 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm @ the Orcas Senior Center -- from Jim Biddick -- Jim Biddick and John Carl will be available to assist with taxes at the Orcas Senior
