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League of Women Voters Sponsor Election Forums
Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Eastsound -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San
Flu Shots on Wednesday at the Senior Center
-- from San Jaun County Health and Community Services -- Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering influenza immunization
Elections 2015: Remington and Heinmiller Vie as Fire and Rescue Commissioner Candidates
Please consider attending the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Election Forum on Orcas Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The following information on candidates for
Ferries to Hold Meetings on Reservation System Changes
Lopez and Orcas meetings on Oct. 14 and 15; San Juan and Shaw meetings on Oct. 21 and 22 -- by Washington State Ferries https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/ -- We want to hear how reservations are working for
See Second Round of Library Expansion Plans
Tuesday, October 6, from 2 – 4 and 5 – 7 -- by Margie Doyle -- Previous concept drawing for expansion of the Orcas Public Library. This Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Orcas Public
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
