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Rep. Morris to hold “Community Coffee” meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Bellingham -- from the office of Washington House Democrats-- Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) will be hosting an open meeting for constituents to ask questions and
Sports Bring Us Together
-- by Justin Paulsen for the Boosters Club--- Cheerleaders at the Saturday game on Lopez Something very unique is happening in our little sports world today. This morning, the Lady Vikings Volleyball team
Sheriff’s Report: October 7 – 13, 2015
October 7, 2015 15-006020 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:16:54 10/07/15 On October 07, 2015, I was dispatched to an Olga address on found property resulting from a probable trespasser. Evidence was recovered.No suspect (s) known. A report
Letter to the Editor: Petitions to Get Big Money Out of Politics
-- by David Turnoy -- Thanks to the community for your interest in the campaign to get big money out of politics. A number of people contacted me for petitions, and they are now
Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller Has Great Background for OIFR Commission
-- from Coleen O’Brien -- I’m voting for Wes Heinmiller for the position of Orcas Island Fire Commissioner because he is a terrific fit for the position. He has knowledge of the fire department’s strengths
Peace Island to Present Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. t Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor -- from Lori Polevoi, for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- Ross Fewing, director of the Center for Mission
From Our Gov’t Reps: Morris Lauds Improvements to State Route 20
New lighting and signal timing will reduce congestion, pollution -- from the Office of Rep. Jeff Morris -- WSDOT recently completed a series of improvements to State Route 20 between Anacortes and Burlington. Representative Jeff
Guest Opinion: Understanding OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative
-- by Joe Cohen -- I would like to comment regarding the ongoing ‘debate’ concerning OPALCO and the Rock Island acquisition and broadband initiative. The question(s) I seek to ask are the following: 1. What
Fire and Rescue District Meeting: Expect Budget Work, Organizational Contracts
Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall --by Margie Doyle -- Contract for permanent Fire Chief and and OIFR organizational structure may be the highlights of the regular Fire Commissioners' meeting
SJ County Council to Hold Executive Session re: Litigation Potential
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second
Orcas Landing Adds a New Toll Booth, Changing Traffic Flow
-- from Laurel Rust, Orcas Landing -- The new toll booth, at the left in this picture, will soon be functional, and require traffic form one line immediately after making the turn from Orcas
School Garden’s Kale For Sale at the Co-op
-- by Colleen Stewart, Orcas Farm to Cafeteria Gardenkeeper-- If they haven't already flown off the shelf, you may still have the opportunity to buy the debut Farm to Cafeteria-grown bunches of Lacinato (aka Dino)
Sign Up Now for Flea Markets at County Fairgrounds
-- from the San Juan County Parks and Fair -- two flea markets at San Juan County fairgrounds this fall Save the Date! Two chances to shop AND/OR sell at Flea Markets at
Haynie, Jones Answer Election Questions
Orcas Issues asked the two candidates for the Orcas Park and Rescue District Position to answer some questions for our readers. Their responses follow: From left, Theresa Haynie and Deborah Jones meet the public
Guest Opinion: Greene’s Departure from Rock Island a Wake-up Call
-- by Alex MacLeod -- The resignation of Mike Greene from OPALCO’S Rock Island Internet business should be a wake-up call for OPALCO’s membership and its board of directors. Greene was the founder and architect
Library Recruiting Board Trustee
-- from the Orcas Island Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on Jan. 1, 2016. The board is composed of five members who
