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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
Find Out About Orcas Farmers Market
Thursday, March 17 from 4:30-5:30 in the Orcas Library -- from Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager-- An upcoming question and answer session is being held for prospective Market vendors. Here are the details: Thursday March 17th
State Senate Passes Transportation Budget that Improves Roads, Ferries
-- from Rick Manugian, Senator Ranker's Office -- Commuters in and around the 40th Legislative District will benefit from more than $44.2 million in improvements to area roads, ferries and ferry terminals in the transportation
Fire Aboard Yakima Extinguished in Minutes
[Editor's Note: The Yakima has been towed from the Friday Harbor terminal and regular service has resumed beginning with the 3:40 p.m. departure from Friday Harbor to Lopez and Anacortes.] -- from John B. Vezina, Government Relations Liaison, Washington
Friday Harbor Terminal Previously Out of Service: Now Back
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Yakima being towed from Friday Harbor dock. Photo by Jim Corenman FAC Chair March 8, 2:55 p.m. The Yakima has been towed from the Friday Harbor terminal and
League of Women Voters Addresses Healthcare
Monday, March 14 , from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- "What’s Next in U.S. Healthcare: Human Face of Obamacare: Promises
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, County Officials for Your Time
-- from Arthur de Haan -- Thank you Rick Hughes, Brian Vincent and Russ Harvey for spending 2.5 hours to walk the[Dolphin Bay] road with me and our neighbors. It was helpful to get an
Auditor Explains Voting in Washington
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- The second in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in
Sheriff’s Report: February 24 – March 1, 2016
February 24, 2016 16-000963 Agency Assistance 11:56:29 02/24/16 Two Eastsound residents reported suspicions concerning behavior about someone. That person was later given a trespass warning. A report was made. 16-000965 Accident-HitRun 13:01:41 02/24/16 Deputy responded
Orcas School Board: from Montessori to Football
Vikings foresee fielding football this fall -- by Margie Doyle-- At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) meeting on Feb. 25, a charming duo of elementary Montessori students thanked the school board. One, Scarlett Coffey
Council to Review Shoreline Plan Draft
-- from Colin Maycock, Planner IV, Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Council is meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 to review and discuss the draft components of the Shoreline Master Plan
