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Jami Mitchell Leads Senior Center Non-profit
Jami Mitchell -- by Margie Doyle -- "I love my new job!" Jami Mitchell says unabashedly. She works every day, 25 hours a week as the Senior Center Manager, to be "a support
Orcas Throngs to its Energy Fair 2015
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 9 at 8 a.m. -- [metaslider id=37345] Kelsy Green and Linda Lyshall of the San Juans Conservation District greet visitors to the Oprcas Island Energy Fair The
Noted Speakers at Annual Economics Luncheon
-- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for the 6th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon with Dr. Hart Hodges, Director of Western Washington University’s Center
Mayoral Candidates Take to Air and Sea to Spout their Message
-- from Susan Anderson -- Three canines, one parrot and an orca are contending for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound this year. Canine Lewis is running off leash with an early lead, but orca Granny is
Sheriff’s Report: May 30 – June 4, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- May 30, 2015 15-002747 Trouble Unknown 01:42:47 05/30/15: Deputies were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance in Eastsound. An argument occurred and parties separated. No domestic assault occurred. 15-002748 Suspicious Person/Circumstance
There’s a New Sergeant in Town
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- San Juan County Sheriff's Office new Orcas Sergeant, Herb Crowe. On June 1st 2015, I promoted long time Deputy and Orcas Island resident Herb Crowe to the position
Letter to the Editor: Senior Center Thanks OICF and Volunteers
-- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Center Manager -- Thank you Orcas Island Community Foundation and everybody that supported their grant cycle. The Orcas Senior Center is extremely grateful for a grant of $6,160 to support
Update on Ben Nuñez and West Sound Lumber Company
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Ben Nuñez, at work at Helsell's Sawmill In short, there is good news. After a long and hard-fought battle, Ben Nuñez is not being deported by ICE
State Legislature Update from Senator Ranker
-- by State Senator Kevin Ranker -- [June 1, 2015] -- With one 30-day extra session ending and another beginning, I wanted to give you an update of what is advancing and what is not
Calling All Volunteers; The County Needs You
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Larsen Applauds Senate Passage of USA Freedom Act
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's office -- [On June 3] Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, applauded Senate passage of the USA Freedom Act, a bill to end the government’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone record data.
Eastsound Planners Face Mix of Transient Lodging, Affordable Housing and Tourism
Next EPRC meeting, Thursday June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- At the last Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on May 7, the
Guest Opinion: Excess Regulations and Permitting Costly to the Public
-- by Walt Corbin -- The recent opinion piece written by David Turnoy (orcasissues.com/guest-opinion-lets-get-money-out-of-politics) speaks to the corruption that money has in the electoral process. We of course all decry what our supposedly rational Supreme
Ranker Asks for Ferry Reservations Input
-- from Sen. Kevin Ranker -- “Over the past several weeks, I’ve heard from many of you regarding your ideas, questions and concerns regarding the Washington State Ferries Reservation system. “I want you to know
Ranker: Samish the First New San Juans Ferry in Decades
-- from the State Democrats -- M.V. Samish christening. Photo: Saltwater People Historical Society Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below [on May 20] in recognition of the christening of M/V
Guest Opinion: Revenue Shortfalls in OPALCO’s Rural Cooperative
-- by Alex Conrad -- With regard to [OPALCO's] need to meet certain debt covenants, we hear a lot about ‘revenue shortfall’ [see orcasissues.com/new-opalco-surcharge-to-correct-shortfall ] Let’s pause for a moment and look at publicly available data,
