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Our Representatives Report: Kris Lytton on Education and Business
Week 5 Update: Holding corporations accountable for tax breaks; moving forward on education -- from State Representative Kris Lytton -- Dear Friends and Neighbors, [Feb. 9] marks the fiscal committee cutoff deadline. That means today
What Is a Democratic Caucus, and Why Should I Care?
What Is a Democratic Caucus, and Why Should I Care? -- from David Turnoy -- You may have noticed that this is a presidential election year. The majority of states hold primary elections to select delegates for
Sports Report: Viking Men Duel Wolverines
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island High School men's basketball team began its quest for a slot in the 2016 State Basketball Tournament following the afternoon game yesterday which pitted the Lady Vikings
School, Park and Rec Levies Pass
-- by Margie Doyle -- Voters approved all levies in the Special Election, the San Juan County Elections Office reported on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8:04 p.m. With 5,096 ballots counted from 18 county precincts
House Bill Introduced to Prohibit “Certain” Flags from Flying on Ferries
HB 2702: AN ACT Relating to flying flags from Washington state ferry system vessels and terminals -- by Lin McNulty -- A bill introduced into the House of Representatives in Olympia, would prohibiting the flying of
Our Representatives Report: ‘Unnecessary’ Legislation Would Undermine State’s Core Values
-- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today regarding the attempt by Senate Republicans to remove protections for transgender men, women and children in Washington state. “We
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Fire Station The agenda calls for discussion of: Pathways committee Jake Brake signs – Bob Connor Land bank signage Bridge Update Local business &
State Transportation Head Dismissed
-- by Mohammed Kloub for Crosscut.com -- Lynn Peterson In a 25-21 vote divided along partisan lines, the state Senate fired Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson on Friday [Feb. 5] by refusing to confirm
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec and School Levies Serve Us All
--- by Martha Farish-- Dear Islanders I wanted to write this letter before I know the outcome of the Park and Rec and school levies. I am a Park and Rec commissioner and have served
Vendors: Apply for August County Fair Slots Now
-- from Ashley King for the SJ County Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is now accepting vendor booth registration for the 2016 Fair [Aug 17-20 in Friday Harbor]. Are you an island artisan
County Council Has Approved Chip Sealing
-- from Islanders Saving Dolphin Bay Road -- As you may have read by now, on Tuesday the Council voted to proceed with the recommendation by Public Works to chip seal Dolphin Bay Road, notwithstanding the
Sheriff’s Report: January 27 – February 1, 2016
January 27, 2016 16-000404 Traffic Stop 09:42:57 01/27/16 F On this date I did speed emphasis patrol in the area of Olga Road and Rosario. Stopped the vehicle for speeding and issued the driver a
Rock Island Working with T-Mobile to Accelerate Wireless Internet Services
T-Mobile to offer cellular service in San Juan County -- from OPALCO and Rock Island -- Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San
Help Low-Income Households with OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator, OPALCO -- Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill)
Guest Opinion: Local Perspective on Water Issues in Flint
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) -- It is hard to miss the distressing news of high lead concentrations found in the public water supply in Flint, Michigan. Unfortunately this will
Citizen Volunteers Needed: Land Bank, Anyone?
-- from Tanja Williamson -- The County Council is searching for a San Juan County citizen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. District Two position – partial four year
