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Sheriff’s Report: March 25 – April 9, 2015
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- March 25, 2015 15-001430 On March 25, 2015 at about 1400 hours, a Mental Health Professional asked for the assistance of the San Juan County Sheriff's Department and OIFR in
OPALCO Candidates: From the Voters’ Brochure
OPALCO’s governing board consists of seven directors from four districts who are elected for three-year terms, with the elections staggered. Each director is elected by a vote of OPALCO members, or appointed by the Board
Community Immunity Prevents the Spread of Disease
-- from San Juan County Communications -- When the San Juan County Health Department received reports of two local cases of chickenpox, public health officials reached out to provide vaccines and information to schools and
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Through the Recession
-- by Chris Thomerson -- Overall electric bills, adjusted for inflation, are now almost 15% lower than they were twenty years ago. During this recession, while the Board continued supporting community projects and programs, and
County Land Bank Celebrates with Poetry Trails
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, The Land Bank, with help from its partners, SJI Library, SJI National Historical Park,
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Cancelled
-- from the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- UPDATE: Due to excused absences, our participating numbers do not meet quorum requirements. The April 7th 2015 DHPRC is cancelled. Next meeting May 8th 2015, 1:30 PM DHCC. The
Ferry Advisors to Meet with County Council
San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that members of the SJC Council will be attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System on Thursday, April 9 from
Fire Commission Confirms Preysz Appointment
-- from Barbara Bedell -- Pictured are Acting Chief Mik Preysz, Fire Commission Chair Barbara Bedell, and Commissioner Jim Coffin. Given the departure of Chief Kevin O¹Brien, the Board of Fire Commissioners has appointed
Guest Column: What Lies Behind OPALCO’s Rate Increases?
-- by Chom Graecen -- If you find the electricity rate increases, 12% this year and 41% by 2019, alarming (see orcasissues.com/guest-column-opalcos-price-increases), what’s behind the rising rate is worse. Given OPALCO’s broadband busy-ness lately, how
Ferry Delay…
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7:40 P.M. The Elwha is running 60 minutes late due to earlier delays. This will affect the 8:55pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas also the 7:25 p.m.
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs: Temporary Downsizing through June 13
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 90-car Sealth will join the Anacortes/SJI route through the end of the spring sailing schedule, June 13, 2015. During this time the Klahowya will serve as the interisland
This Month’s County Board Vacancies
-- 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
Donna Hall McNeil Becomes Eastsound Postmaster
-- by Margie Doyle -- Donna Hall McNeil, Orcas born and raised, exemplifies the warm and professional service that islanders cherish and visitors envy. As of March 8, 2015, Donna is now officially the Postmaster
Larsen Improves Health Care Access for Veterans By Helping VA Understand Unique PNW Geography
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will work better for Pacific Northwest veterans as a result of efforts by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. Larsen successfully pressed the VA
Ferries Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- This alert was sent on 4/3/2015 at 5:01PM: Due to heavy vehicle traffic the Hyak is running 35 minutes late. This will affect the 6:25pm sailing from Friday Harbor
Board of Fire Commissioners Special Meeting
Monday, April 6, 2015, 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, District Secretary -- Special Meeting called by the Board of Fire Commissioners: Welcome Executive Session Per RCW 42.30.110, Executive Session will be
