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Important Eastsound Water Users Meeting on Wednesday
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA Manager -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) is hosting a membership meeting on Wednesday April 29th between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Orcas Fire Hall. So what is
“Glamping” Concession Starts at Moran Park
-- from The Seattle Times -- Washington State Parks is getting more adventurous with ways to get your getaway business. Now you can go “glamping” (glamour + camping) at Moran State Park on Orcas Island.
OPAL Homeowner Goes to D.C., to Lobby for Affordable Housing
-- from Judy Whiting, OPAL -- OPAL homeowner goes to Washington, D.C., to lobby for affordable housing Eros Belliveau of Eastsound recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he met with federal lawmakers to
Inslee Praises Oil Transportation Act Passage, But What About our Salish Sea?
Statement by Gov. Jay Inslee on legislative passage of the Oil Transportation Safety Act (HB 1449) -- from Jaime Smith -- “Today, legislators did the right thing and approved a much-needed bill to improve the oversight
It Could Be Any of Us
-- from Washington State Ferries -- (Editor's Note: Although this is not a story about any of our local ferry routes, any of us might relate to the circumstances involved. And, in its own way,
WSF Reservations System Simply on Overload
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF introduces "staggered" release dates April 28- May 19 for summer reservations A team of information technology specialists determined the Washington State Ferries’ online vehicle reservations system stopped working
Guest Column: LWV Sums up Legislature’s Work on Education and Budget
State Legislature still at work in last week of session -- from the League of Women Voters of Washington State LWVwa.org-- The regular Legislative session end is fast approaching, on Sunday, April 26. The Supreme
Celebrate Money Smart Week at the Library!
April 21-30 at the Orcas Island Public Library -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library Money Smart Week from April 21-30. All events in the Public LIbrary Conference Room A national
Guest Column: Larsen Asked to Witness Growler Impacts
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- Congressman Rick Larsen is being called on by his constituents to come to their homes and experience the hazardous noise that he is largely responsible for bringing
Ferry Worker Injured at Orcas Dock
-- from KOMO News -- A ferry worker was injured when he was crushed between two cars Friday evening. The accident happened as the M/V Elwha was loading and unloading cars at the Orcas Island
EPRC Follow-up on Seaview Street Gas Spill
-- by Margie Doyle -- Graphic of the April 10 fuel spill at the end of Seaview Street (the airport runways are to the extreme right of the picture, provided by Paul Kamin.
Sheriff’s Report: April 10 – 14, 2015
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April 10, 2015 15-001724 Citizen Dispute 10:45:29 04/10/15: On Friday, April 10, 2015, a Lopez deputy was dispatched to a citizen dispute involving telephone harassment. Suspect was contacted and advised of
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Randy Cornelius
-- from Phil and Marta Branch -- We members of the OPALCO electric coop are fortunate that retired General Manager Randy Cornelius stands willing to volunteer for the OPALCO Board, to help us enjoy a
Letter to the Editor: Change Needed at OPALCO
-- from Lois Ludwig, Lopez Island -- Thank you for publishing Chom Greacen’s excellent article about OPALCO. Her facts on the rate increases are correct. Her questions are valid. OPALCO board members insist their facility
Update on Reservations System Breakdown
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- On Tuesday, our ferry reservations system experienced technical difficulties. As of now, we are unable to accept reservations for summer travel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands,
Lots of Road Projects Starting Construction
-- by Margie Doyle -- Hard at work repairing the emergency vehicle access to Eastsound's Village Green This week, Mike Carlson's company started work to improve the Emergency Vehicle access to the Village
