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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
Gov. Inslee to Meet with County Council on San Juan Island
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk-- Notice of the SJC Council Attending a Public Meeting Members of the San Juan County Council will be attending a meeting with Governor Jay Inslee on Saturday, September
Fire Commissioners Acknowledge Improper Procedure
-- from Barbara G. Bedell, Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners -- The Board of Fire Commissioners, in reviewing the August 22 special meeting and the subsequent public discussions, admits that the procedures to accept the resignation of
Fire Risk Status “HIGH” – Only Recreational Fires Allowed
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “EXTREME” to “HIGH. This will limit burning to
Superintendent Looks Forward to New School Year
-- from Superintendent Eric Webb -- Fall is in the air, and September is rapidly approaching. I love September……….. the first day of school is on the horizon, and the learning and fun will once
Response from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District
-- from Acting Chief Scott Williams and representatives of San Juan County Fire District #2 -- We are responding to comments from community members to recent news (see orcasissues.com/coffin-resigns-fire-commission-dicaprio-appointed/) regarding the Fire District. We appreciate
School Music Program Supporters Have Their Say at Board Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the community spoke of the need and benefits of an adequate classroom to accommodate the growing School Strings Music Program, at the regular Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Letter to the Editor: Does Eastsound Still Need Architectural Design Standards?
-- by John Campbell, Chairman, Eastsound Design Review Committee-- History: 25 years ago there was a general outcry in favor of minimum architectural standards in response to a big dowdy building that engulfed a treasured
Coffin Resigns from Fire Commission; DiCaprio Appointed
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated Aug. 23 at 9 p.m.-- Commissioner Jim Coffin, far left, announced his resignation at the OIFR commission meeting. He will be replaced by TJ DiCaprio (next to him). Barbara
Guest Opinion: OPAL Working on Local Home Mortgage Fund
-- by Alexander Conrad -- A recent guest opinion by Ken Wood suggested one approach to increasing the affordability of housing. The [opinion] illustrated how the cost of capital (i.e. interest rates and terms) impact
Entering Phase III: School District Starts Community Discussions
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. -- The Phase III School bond is discussed on a tour through the high school weight room with, from left, "Way Forward" Facilitator Fred
Eastsound Visioning Statement Now Has a Survey
-- from Jim Jonassen -- The EPRC Task group "to help enrich a community dialogue on the future to inform the [County Comprehensive] plan update,' will again have an information booth at the Farmers Market
Inslee Declares Wildfire Emergency in 20 Counties
-- from Tara Lee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today proclaimed a state of emergency for 20 counties in response to multiple wildfires in Eastern Washington threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure and natural resources. Inslee toured
Public Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen for the Orcas Island Library Board-- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a Special Meeting in the Library Community Room at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The agenda
