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Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Voters, from the School Board
-- from the Orcas Island School District Board --- (Editor's note: Due to recent internet connectivity issues, we didn't receive this message, sent Feb. 22, 2016 by Chair Tony Ghazel of the School District Board. Our
Guest Editorial: How to Respond to WSF’s Reservation Cut-Off
-- by Justin Paulsen -- It’s going to be a long, painful, and thanks to the new WSF arrival policy, angry summer. Apologies in advance to the booth workers on Orcas and on the Anacortes
Final Reminder Democratic Party Caucus
-- from David Turnoy, link corrected at 11:30 p.m. -- Democratic Party Caucus: A final reminder that if you want to have your vote for Bernie or Hillary counted, you have to attend the Democratic
Sheriff’s Report | March 9 – 15, 2016
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 16-001248 Malicious Mischief 06:27:07 03/09/16 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island address WA for a vandalism complaint. It was determined that someone damaged a mailbox with an explosive device. The
Our Representatives Report | Victoria, BC to Move on Sewage Treatment After Proposed Travel Ban
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris -- Rep. Jeff Morris, D-40 Did you know cities and towns within Vancouver Island's Victoria Capitol Regional District dump approximately 34 million gallons of raw sewage into the Strait
Shoreline Master Program Update Nears Adoption
Public Hearing to be held Tuesday, March 29 in Friday Harbor -- from Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County -- The County Council will be taking public testimony on the proposed Shoreline Master Program
OPALCO Board Candidates Announced
Annual Meeting Saturday, April 30 -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Our local member-owned electric cooperative, Orcas Power & Light Co-op, announces the slate of candidates for its Board of Directors. This is each
Ferries Change “Arrival Window” Policy
Spring Schedule Starts this Sunday -- by Margie Doyle -- Starting March 20 there will be a change of Washington State Ferries (WSF) policy re the time when reservation holders are to arrive at the
Orcas Fire Chief Placed on Administrative Leave
-- by Lin McNulty -- Following an executive session of the Board of Fire Commissioners today, it was announced that Fire Chief Mik Preysz has been placed on administrative leave while OIFR conducts an administrative
Guest Column: Base Our Choices on the Golden Rule
-- by David Kobrin -- I’ve lived on this island now for almost ten years. One thing I’ve come to value – in addition to Orcas’ natural beauty – is the shared sense of community.
Donors Needed: Lions Club Sponsors Blood Drive
Thursday March 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Chris White for the Orcas Lions -- On this third Thursday of March, your local Lions Club and our
Sheriff’s Report | March 2 – 8, 2016
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 16-001114 Traffic Hazard 16:32:39 03/02/16 A Lopez Island firefighter reported a vehicle broken down in the roadway on Center Rd, Lopez Island. When a deputy arrived, a tow truck was already
Crowdfunding Workshop through EDC
Thursday, March 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- from the San Juans Economic Development Council -- Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from
Here’s What’s Shakin’ Out for Upcoming Shakespeare Festival
Tuesday, March 29 - Saturday, April 2 -- Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- Here's a quick rundown of the upcoming Shakespeare Festival, and what you can expect: Tuesday, March 29. Black & White Night.
10 State Bills Signed into Law, 27 Vetoed: Gov. Calls Special Session
-- from the Office of the Governor -- The following bills were signed into law on March 10, 2016, by Governor Jay Inslee following the 60-day Legislative Session. 6295 Senate Relating to clarifying the venue
Permitting Process Gets Streamlined with New Forms
-- from San Juan County Department of Community Development -- New functionality in forms (for PC) and the conclusion of the Development Review Consultation (DRC) Beta FORMS Conventional and Mobile/Manufactured home permit application forms have
