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Larsen Encourages Communities To Take Advantage of Transportation Bill Funding
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is encouraging Northwest Washington cities and counties to take advantage of available transportation funding through the new five-year surface transportation bill that Congress passed in December.
Guest Opinion: OPALCO’s Current Take on “Cooperative”
-- by Alex MacLeod -- It is increasingly difficult to remember that the “C" in OPALCO stands for “cooperative.” No one is having a harder time doing so than its management and board of directors.
Bill Watson Announces Council Candidacy
Bill Watson, candidate for County Council from San Juan Island Hello San Juan County Citizens, For those of you who don't know me, I'd like to introduce myself and let you know I
Share Your Vision for County Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas at Open House
Tuesday, March 29, 4-6 p.m., Woodmen Hall on Lopez Wednesday, March 30, 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Thu Tran -- Every six years, the County’s Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plan is updated
Governor Proclaims March 22 Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
-- from Cheryl Napier -- Governor Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington (along with many other Governors) Proclaim March 22, Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day! Just a few years ago I had never even hear
Fire Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- The Regular Meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 will meet with
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.
