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LWVSJ Forum Tomorrow on Orcas
Tuesday, July 5, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Clare Kelm, president, LWVSJ -- In San Juan County we have various choices before us as voters, coming up in the primary election. To keep us informed,
Stop and See the School Garden
-- from Judy Tepley -- [metaslider id=44959] At the Orcas Garden Tour, I was so taken with the school garden. I saw it several years ago and it was so-so but cool. This time it
It’s Going to be a Glorious Second, Third AND Fourth
From dawn Saturday morning until nightfall Monday night, Orcas Islanders are celebrating the Independence of the United States from Doe Bay to Deer Harbor. Saturday, July 2 PANCAKE BREAKFAST with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue
Flotsam & Jetsam: Experienced Ferry Commuters See It All
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Among the joys afforded San Juan Islands ferry commuters in the dark months of July and August, those occurring among the Anacortes ferry terminal’s multiples holding
Extra Ferry Runs for Extra Busy Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Fourth of July weekend is Washington State Ferries’ busiest travel weekend of the year, so please plan ahead for heavy vehicle traffic heading westbound from Thursday, June 30
NAS Whidbey Rescues Two in Two Days; One on Lopez
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- The Search and Rescue (SAR) unit from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue on Monday, June 27 and a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Tuesday, June
Meet the Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Saturday, July 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Ship Bay -- from Rick Hughes -- Steve Hobbs of the 44th district, now running for State Lieutenant Governor The public
Fire Commissioners to Meet Wednesday
-- from OIFR -- The Board of Fire Commissioners for the San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 (OIFR) will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Meeting
Orcas Schools Looks for a New Elementary Principal
-- by Eric C. Webb, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Elementary School will be under new leadership for the 2016-17 school year. I can assure you that great care will be taken in
Inslee Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Plan B Case
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Stormans Inc. v. Wiesman, 15-862, which affirms pharmacists must dispense Plan B and
School Board Hires and Seeks Teachers and Administrators
-- Capital Bond Considered -- by Margie Doyle, updated June 28 at 12:45 p.m. -- At the Orcas Island School District regular board meeting on June 23, 2016, the board agreed to hire the following
Orcas Fire Commission Receives Results of Organizational Assessment
-- by Lin McNulty -- Jim Darling reported back to the Orcas Fire Board of Commissioners at a special meeting held on June 14, 2016. The consultant report was instituted in early May as the Board
High School Teacher Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
-- by Margie Doyle -- Gerald Grillet-Tinner is in jail pending sentencing, after a 12-member jury found him guilty of two counts of sexual misconduct in the first degree with a minor, County Prosecuting Attorney
Sheriff’s Report | June 15 – 21, 2016
June 15, 2016 16-003841 Fraud 10:43:52 06/15/16 A Deputy received an identity theft complaint from a Lopez Island resident. The reporting person stated an unidentified person attempted to activate a credit card using his personal
Changes at the Port of Friday Harbor
-- from Barbara Marrett, Port Commission President -- Ted Fitzgerald, Port of Friday Harbor Executive Director The Port of Friday Harbor Commission is pleased to announce Ted Fitzgerald of Brookings, Oregon as the
Scandals May Sink Mayoral Bids
-- by Layna Mosley and Andrew Reynolds, political analysts -- The 2016 Mayoral election is one of the craziest races we’ve seen, with a field of candidates that has drawn support from near and far. As
