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Governor Warns of Extreme Wildfire Risk
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- With extraordinary heat and drought conditions across the state — and forecasts for more of the same — Governor Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands
Public Comments Wanted on Ferry Fare Increase
State Transportation Commission to host four public meetings in July -- from the Washington State Transportation Commission -- Ferry customers and anyone with interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in
Rep. Larsen Votes to Renew Worker Training Program
-- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- [On Thursday, June 25], Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill reauthorizing a program to help workers
County Parks Office is Moving to the Fairgrounds
-- from San Juan County Parks -- On Monday, June 29th the County Parks Department will open its doors at the new office located on the southwest corner of fairgrounds main building, near the fairgrounds
Utility Poles Going Up for Field Communications and Public Safety
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Creating camouflage to blend in with trees OPALCO and Rock Island are making progress on our promise to improve wireless communications in the field for our
School Bond Job in Final Stretch
-- by Margie Doyle -- Believe it or not, we're nearly done! The Orcas School Bond project, managed by Liz LeRoy and contracted by Tiger Construction, has made quick work of the $11.9
Orcas Fire and Rescue Reports on Turtleback Fire
-- from Mik Preysz, OIFR Chief -- OIFR responded to a Wildland Fire, Sunday June 21 at 3:12 p.m. in the area of 1550 Crow Valley Rd. Access was through 350’ of steep terrain covered
Ranker Speaks to New State Budget Proposal
-- statement by Senator Kevin Ranker -- “I am proud to support the budget released today by the House Democrats. It is truly a good faith compromise. I have worked for weeks with my colleagues
Brush Fire on Turtleback Mountain Preserve
-- from Tanja Williamson for the County Land Bank -- Illegal campfire on Turtleback Mountain threatens Land Bank/public property On Sunday afternoon, June21, 2015, the Orcas Island Fire Department responded to an isolated
The Exchange Works with Oregon Counterparts
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Board with the CARTM board and county officials and staffs from San Juan and Tillamook Counties. Photo courtesy of Ron Glasset The board of
Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Library Board has scheduled a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 in the Library meeting room to discuss the
OPALCO Board Sets Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On
Members will pay monthly add-on to recover under-charged bill amounts -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- At the June 18 board meeting on Lopez, the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board approved a temporary
Orcas Island Burn Ban to Start Early
-- from Chief Miklos Preysz, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is reaching out to our community about the dry conditions we are experiencing on Orcas Island. Please be advised
County Agriculturists Unveil Iconic Pig
-- from the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- Friday, July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor In honor of county agriculture and the war that didn't happen, attend
Stormwater Utility Work in Eastsound
.- from San Juan County Public Works -- Bravo Environmental NW will be evaluating the condition of the stormwater pipes in Eastsound. The work will occur during the week of June 22nd. Their service vehicles
Larsen Votes For Trade Authority
Calls For Renewal of Worker Training Program -- from the Office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Today [June 18], Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill
