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Inslee on Fireworks: I’d Ban Them If I Could
-- from Jaime Smith, Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- Statement from Inslee cautioning risks posed by use of fireworks during drought: An early wildfire season has already begun in our state, and conditions all across the
Ferry Good Advice for Fourth of July Weekend Travel
-- from Washington State Ferries -- With additional sailings and travel tips, Washington State Ferries is all about helping customers make their Fourth of July weekend sparkle. Last year, the country’s largest ferry system carried
Eastsound Planning Review Agenda
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), which serves as advisory to San Juan County government, will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow, July 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Greg
Ranker Statement on Flawed Budget Process
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- “While I supported this budget, I cannot support the process. It should not take the risk of a government shutdown to reach an agreement. We should not risk
Reps. Lytton and Morris on Transportation Proposal
-- from the State House Democrats -- State Reps. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, and Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, praised the state transportation package released today [June 29], which will bring more than $42,000,000 to the district,
Let There Be Light — or Not
-- by Fred Klein -- The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, EPRC, in conjunction with the Orcas Chamber of Commerce, has scheduled a public meeting to consider the issue of lighting in the public realm
Campfires Banned at County Parks
-- from San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair -- Due to extremely dry conditions, a burn ban is now in effect at all San Juan County parks and campgrounds. At this time briquettes may
Guest Opinion: Wireless Installations Critical for Public Safety
-- by Jim Ghiglione, Lopez Fire Chief, San Juan County Fire District #4 -- When I first began my work as your Lopez Island Fire Chief July 1, 2008 I was challenged to improve communications
A Letter to OPALCO Members to Clear-Up Some Lingering Confusion
(Editor's note: A version of this letter appeared in the Comments section under the Orcas Issues post last Friday: ((orcasissues.com/opalco-board-sets-temporary-revenue-recovery-add-on )). Since there has been a response to the letter, we are keeping the original
Guest Editorial: Gov. Inslee Applauds “Obamacare” Decision
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued the following comment regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act [Obamacare]: “I applaud the Supreme Court
Orcas Assailant at Large
-- by Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Friday night [June 26] at approximately 10:30 pm, an 18 year old female was walking alone past the Orcas Medical Center on Mt. Baker Road when an unknown
Governor Inslee, Legislative Leaders Announce Operating Budget Agreement
-- from the Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan legislative leaders said today [June 27] that the proposed 2015–17 state operating budget they agreed to early Saturday is sustainable, responsible and
Breaking News: State Reaches Budget Agreement
-- from Governor Inslee's Communications Office -- The following statement from the Governor and legislative leaders from the House and Senate announces the agreement reached this morning, June 27. The agreement meets the June 30
State Bans all Open Park Fires
-- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park -- Campfires prohibited in all state parks -- Open fires and use of charcoal briquettes prohibited until further notice Washington State Parks announced on Friday,
Guest Opinion: Navy Decides Growlers Can’t Use Runway 14 at OLF
-- from the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER), Whidbey Island -- The Prowlers are retiring from NASWI, but the Growlers can’t preform in the same flight paths at the OLF in Coupeville. Members of Citizens
Library Expansion: Requests for Qualifications
--- from the Orcas Island Public Library -- Request for Qualifications for Owner Representation Services and Public Fundraising Campaign Consultant The Orcas Island Public Library is in the planning process for the development of a
