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“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

LATEST IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

School Garden’s Kale For Sale at the Co-op

Lin McNulty2015-10-14T18:32:33-07:00October 13th, 2015|

-- 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

Lin McNulty2015-10-12T11:58:15-07:00October 13th, 2015|

-- 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

Lin McNulty2015-10-12T23:07:56-07:00October 12th, 2015|

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

Lin McNulty2015-10-12T12:11:01-07:00October 12th, 2015|

-- 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

Lin McNulty2015-10-11T10:03:48-07:00October 12th, 2015|

-- 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

Ferry Reservation Meetings on Lopez and Orcas

Lin McNulty2015-10-11T10:08:13-07:00October 11th, 2015|

-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- We want your input on how reservations are working in the San Juan Islands and whether or not changes could help the program work better for

Library Adds Survey to Solicit Public Priorities

Lin McNulty2015-10-15T23:12:27-07:00October 10th, 2015|

Oct. 15 Deadline for Online Surveys -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Library is inviting public feedback on its expansion project priorities via three surveys, which will be available by

Sheriff’s Report: September 30 – October 6, 2015

Lin McNulty2015-10-09T15:25:20-07:00October 10th, 2015|

September 30, 2015 15-005895 Vehicle Prowl 12:54:21 09/30/15 On 09-30-2015, this Deputy investigated a report of a vehicle prowl on San Juan Island. The reporting party stated that person(s) unknown attempted to steal the vehicle and

Orcas Island School District Board Holds Annual Retreat

Lin McNulty2015-10-09T12:03:47-07:00October 9th, 2015|

Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 to 2:30 at Camp Orkila Alumni House -- from the Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special Meeting School Board Retreat Saturday, October 10, 2015: Public Meeting: The

Council Prioritizes Shoreline Master Plan

Lin McNulty2015-10-09T11:28:47-07:00October 9th, 2015|

--- from Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County -- The San Juan County Council is continuing their review of draft Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) documents on Monday October 12 in the Legislative Hearing Room,

Lopez-Orcas Vikings: a Win-Win Solution

Lin McNulty2015-10-08T13:04:42-07:00October 8th, 2015|

--Two Islands - One Goal! [Editor's note: The combined Orcas Vikings and Lopez Lobos football team, under head coach Justin Frauston ( https://theorcasonian.com/guest-column-island-cup-on-orcas-includes-lobos ) is a tribute to our school districts and to our county