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Public Informs Advisors and Officials
March 26 Town Hall hears (mostly) from Orcas Islanders. Another meeting planned for Thursday, April 2. -- by Margie Doyle -- From left, Clyde Duke, Lance Evans, Ken Katz and Rick Hughes at Orcas
Samish Land in Skagit & San Juan Counties Would Receive Permanent Protection With Larsen Legislation
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- About 97 acres of Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties would be permanently protected because of legislation that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has introduced. The Samish Indian
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Price Increases Are Shocking
-- by Chom Graecen -- Graph created by Chom Graecen, based on the rate structure published by OPALCO Be warned. Some of us, particularly small electricity users, might be in for an electrifying
Public Works Hosts an Open House on Orcas
Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jamie Hanna, San Juan County Public Works -- Come learn about the following projects and programs: Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement
San Juan County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
-- from Rock Island Communications -- San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County's Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable
Larsen Recognizes Community’s Hard Work As San Juan Monument Turns Two
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today recognized the two-year anniversary of the San Juan Islands National Monument designation by applauding the hard work of the community and the partnerships that made
Ferry Alert: Operational Constraints Make Ferry Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 8:30 a.m. sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor was delayed approximately 30 minutes due to operational constraints. This will affect he 9:55 a.m. sailing from Friday Harbor to
OPALCO Board Candidates Announced
-- Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 2015 -- from OPALCO -- Our local member-owned electric cooperative, Orcas Power & Light Co-op, announces the slate of candidates for its Board of Directors. This is each member’s
Ferry Alert: Early Anacortes-Islands Sailing Canceled
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 5:35am sailing [on March 21] from Anacortes to all stops [in the San Juan Islands] is cancelled due to operational constraints. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will
Cherry Point Terminal’s EIS and the Affects of Coal Dust
Study funded by Orcas' Research Now impacts findings -- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- They are so small you can’t see them in the air — but you inhale them, and they can go
Breaking News: Chief Kevin O’Brien Resigns
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien. File photo. As a complete surprise to the public, OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien announced his resignation at the regularly scheduled Board
Spring Brunch Supports Meals on Wheels and More
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Meals on Wheels, Whatcom County -- The community is invited to enjoy a gourmet spring brunch prepared by Chef Christina Orchid at
Ballot Equipment Logic and Accuracy Test Scheduled
Wednesday, March 25, 10 a.m., County Elections Office -- from San Juan County Communications -- Voters in the San Juan Island Park and Recreation District will be deciding on a levy for the district in
Guest Column: Speaking of Streetlights
-- by Fred Klein -- After reading the recent Orcas Issues article AND the many comments concerning potential “street” lights for Eastsound, I don my flak jacket and suggest that a reasoned discussion of the
Whidbey Naval Air Flies Out Orcas Man
-- from NAS Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) late Sunday night for an Orcas Island man suffering from severe
ECE Initiative: Orcas Preschools Report Early Successes
-- by Margie Doyle -- The first of many steps in establishing well-qualified preschool education for all Orcas children has been taken through the Early Childhood Education Initiative. In recent interviews, Orcas' preschool directors and
