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Ranker Criticizes Oil Train Bill’s Shortcomings
-- from Washington State Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following Wednesday’s [April 15] passage of an oil train safety bill that falls short of critical protections for communities and
Eastsound Advisory Planners Meet Today
-- from Pat Ayers, EPRC Secretary -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The agenda calls
Letter to the Editor: How Should I Cast My OPALCO Vote?
-- by Don Webster -- Are you upset with the dramatic increase in the cost of our electricity which is only starting to hit the islands and will become more onerous in the next few
NW Straits Seeks Executive Director
-- from Jill Clark for NW Straits Foundation -- The Northwest Straits Foundation is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader to share our vision of diverse communities working together to restore a thriving marine ecosystem in
Oops! WSF Summer Reservations Not Available Right Now
-- from Broch Bender, WSF -- SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries experienced technical difficulties on Tuesday, April 14 with its vehicle reservations system. As of 2:30 p.m. additional vehicle reservations for summer travel on the
County Hosts Special Needs Transition Fair
Saturday, April 18 from 11 am - 3 pm at Friday Harbor High School Commons A Transition to Career and Special Needs Fair will be held this Saturday at Friday Harbor High School, walking distrance
Letter to the Editor: Vote for OPALCO Incumbents
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- Ballots for OPALCO have arrived by mail. We thank all the candidates running for OPALCO’s Board of Directors. We are grateful for the many years of service Randy
Summer Ferries Reservations Start Tomorrow
-- from Lance Evans, Director, Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- EDITORS UPDATE: At 9:31 a.m. according to Orcas Issues reader Janet Brownell, the internet system appears to have crashed; the phone. Calling reservation system's phone
Chief Kevin O’Brien Says Farewell and Thanks
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien and his mother Colleen O'Brien Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien formally leaves his post on April 15 to take
Rep. Larsen Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
-- from Brooke Davis -- Today, Rep. Rick Larsen endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States of America. “Today, I am endorsing Hillary Clinton for President because she shares my belief that our
OPALCO Forum: Hearing Unpleasant Truths, Making Necessary Changes
-- by Margie Doyle -- With OPALCO Board of Director candidates Ed Sutton and incumbent Winnie Adams showing up, the April 9 forum for the four candidates to fill the two board openings on the
Congressman Rick Larsen’s Proposals Criticized as “Non-Solutions”
-- from the Citizens of the Ebey Reserve [Whidbey Island] -- Congressman Rick Larsen, who boasts of his role in bringing controversial ‘Growler’ Navy Jets to Washington’s Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, is being criticized
Many Respond to Seaview Street Gas Spill
-- from Mik Preyz, Acting Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Chief -- At 2:49 p.m., on Friday, April 10, 2015, on Seaview Street, Eastsound, Washington OIFR was dispatched to the report of an overturned gasoline
Guest Column: Rates and Revenue Stability for Sustainability
-- by Foster Hildreth, General Manager, OPALCO -- Despite real hardships across the membership, this rate structure is the right thing to do for our Co-op. The rate increase took effect in February and we
Welcome Aboard, Samish! New Olympic Class Ferry Joins WSF Fleet
New vessel begins service mid-June; public invited to christening May 20 in Anacortes -- from Washington State Ferries -- WSf took possession of the M/V Samish today, pictured here under construction. Public is invited
Eastsound Water Issues Statement on Gas Spill Effects
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- This afternoon there was a gasoline spill at the end of Seaview St in Eastsound. This is on the west side of the Orcas Airport. Emergency personnel are
