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Larsen Calls For U.S. To Accept 100,000 Syrian Refugees
Call to action comes as Pope Francis addresses Congress -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- The United States has the capacity to take in more Syrian refugees, and it should play
Big Steps Now in Library Expansion Project
-- by Cara Russell -- on the left, Liz LeRoy, Library Expansion Project Manager, discusses some of the details at the Library Open House on Sept. 22. Orcas Islanders weighed in enthusiastically on
It’s Harvest Season – Come to the Seed-Saving Workshop
-- from Sustainable Orcas Island -- Come to the Orcas Island Library in Eastsound this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a hands-on seed cleaning workshop with Katie Wilkins. We will
Inslee and Bipartisan Governors Sign Clean Energy and Economic Development Accords
-- from the office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- [On Sept. 22] Gov. Jay Inslee, along with four other U.S. governors, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and six Chinese governors and leaders
Late Breaking News: Public Library Closed on Thursday, Sept. 24
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director -- The Library will be closed all day on Thursday, September 24 for staff training. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
State Opens Licensing for Medical and Recreational Pot Markets
--by Jordan Schrader for the Bellingham Herald -- State regulators hope to have some new marijuana stores licensed by the start of next year as they prepare to merge the medical and recreational markets. The
Larsen Applauds Grants for Homeless Veterans
-- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Sept. 21] applauded federal grants for two Pacific Northwest organizations in support of their work to prevent homelessness among veterans.
County Council Places Review of Proposed Greenhouse Regulations on Hold
-- from the San Juan County Council -- San Juan County Council Chairman Bob Jarman announced today that he will not calendar any further Council review of the proposed greenhouse regulations until the Dept. of
San Juan County Health Offers Flu Shots
-- from San Juan County-- In Friday Harbor, Orcas and Shaw Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering influenza
‘Gimme Shelter’ — League of Women Voters Looks at Housing Problems
Monday, September 21 at Noon at the San Juan Island Grange -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands -- The Housing situation in San Juan County is the focus
Larsen Stands Firm With Planned Parenthood
Larsen family story exposes lies that Planned Parenthood opponents continue to spread despite the facts. -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, on Sept. 18voted against a bill
Ferries Start Fall Schedule this Sunday, Sept. 20
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ana/SJs/Sidney - Fall Schedule Begins Sunday, Sept. 20 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20, the fall sailing schedule goes into effect. In keeping with previous fall schedules, drivers and passengers should
Sheriff’s Report: September 9 – 15, 2015
September 9, 2015 15-005464 Wanted Person 09:51:45 09/09/15 Lopez Island Deputies arrested a wanted person on 09/10/15. The person was arrested for a California felony warrant. The subject was subsequently transported to the San Juan County jail
Help OIEF Bring Art Classes to our Public Schools
-- from Janna Carter for the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) -- A - OK brings the comfort and creativity of art to school students The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a
U.S. Rep. Larsen Reports on Veterans
Mt. Vernon Clinic Open 6 hours daily for walk-in mental health care -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Following a series of six recent roundtables with veterans across the Second Congressional
Chinese President’s First Stop in Seattle on U.S. Visit
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Seattle has been confirmed as the first stop for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation who will be visiting the United States next week. Gov.
