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CenturyLink’s Recent Fiber Problems Affecting County Service Now Resolved
Update 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Internet service has been restored to San Juan Islands. The root cause of the outage is still being investigated but services are no longer impacted. The cause appears to
Fire Commissioners Call Special Meeting
Monday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall There will be a Special Meeting of the Orcas Fire District Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 5. Meeting called by the Board of Fire Commissioners
Sheriff’s Report: September 16 – 29, 2015
September 16, 2015 15-005615 Medical Emergency 12:00:53 09/16/15 A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a suspicious circumstance complaint after the 911 center received a call from a what sounded like a confused person. The Deputy contacted the
And We’re Only Two Months Into the School Year
-- from the Orcas Island Education Foundation board -- Orcas students enjoy a week in the Olympic National Park at Nature Bridge. As we enter the second full month of the school year,
Larsen Votes Against Irresponsible Defense Spending
-- from the Office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted [on Oct. 1, 2015] against a bill that busts defense spending caps by more than $38 billion, giving the Department of
Celebrate Farms, Food, and Community on Farm Tour
Sunday, October 4, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm on Orcas Island -- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Farm to Cafeteria volunteers process the harvest of island farms at its Fifth Season
School Board Upbeat about the Year Ahead
-- by Ed Sutton -- On Sept. 24, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board convened its first regular meeting since the dedication of the newly renovated campus on Aug. 29. The mood at the
OPAL Unable to Secure Funding for Historic Edith Macefield House
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- Almost two months after it was announced that the nonprofit OPAL Community Land Trust would have the first opportunity to raise funds to move the
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Miss the Film Fest Preview
-- from Donna Laslo and the Orcas Island Film Festival Team -- Hello Film Lovers! Film Fest Preview -- 2 showings on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Random Howse Join us on this Thursday,
Letter to the Editor: Choose Your Vote
-- from Clare Kelm, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWVSJ) -- There is an election coming up soon on November 3rd, and the League of Women Voters of the San
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Really Support Local Agriculture
--- from Sandy Strehlou of the Committee for Diversified Agriculture -- Last week the County Council announced that they will not be putting the proposed greenhouse regulations on the Council agenda. While it doesn’t mean
Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller as Fire Commissioner Will Maintain Excellence
-- from Tom Ritter -- I strongly endorse Wes Heinmiller for Fire Commissioner of Orcas Island. Mr. Heinmiller is committed to maintaining the high level of service that Orcas Island Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical
Residential Burn Permits Now Available
-- from the San Juan County Fire Marshal -- The recent rain and forecast for more means the fire danger in San Juan County is now officially “Low”. Burn permits are now available. Residential burn
Orcas Library Observes Banned Books Week
September 27 - October 3 -- from Kathleen Lunde -- Join the Orcas Island Library as we celebrate the 2015 Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and
Bikers: Oyster Run in Anacortes this Sunday
Annual gathering for oyster lovers and cyclists all day long Sept. 27 -- by Margie Doyle -- Anacortes Oyster Run 2005 The fabled Anacortes Oyster Run motorcycle event takes place tomorrow, as
The Council Comes to Town and the People Are Heard
-- by Margie Doyle -- On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the San Juan County Council met on Orcas. The meeting was focused on issues that impact Orcas Island residents primarily, and heard from many Orcas Islanders
