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Comment on Ferry Fare Changes for County Residents
Transportation Commission adds ways to participate -- from the Washington State Transportation Commission -- Those who want to weigh in on a new ferry fare proposal released by the Washington State Transportation Commission can do
Letter to the Editor: World-Class Response from Orcas Fire and Rescue
-- by Paul Sheridan, Director, Four Winds Camp -- To the Editor: I want to take a moment out of the craziness of summer to publically thank Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. We had an
Breaking News: Wildland Fire at Mountain Lake
-- from the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- At 06:27am Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a wildland fire in the area of Mountain Lake. Responding crews found a
Kamin Warns of Increased Demand for Water
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- The summer of 2015 is starting markedly different than recent years. Eastsound Water has been experiencing significantly elevated demands for water throughout the month
Sheriff’s Report: June 24 – July 1, 2015
-- from Robin DeLazerda -- June 24, 2015 15-003325 Accident-Injury, Traffic 01:09:44 06/24/15: An Orcas deputy was dispatched to the area of White Beach Road and Polar Circle Eastsound in regards to a vehicle roll over accident
Inslee on Fireworks: I’d Ban Them If I Could
-- from Jaime Smith, Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- Statement from Inslee cautioning risks posed by use of fireworks during drought: An early wildfire season has already begun in our state, and conditions all across the
Ferry Good Advice for Fourth of July Weekend Travel
-- from Washington State Ferries -- With additional sailings and travel tips, Washington State Ferries is all about helping customers make their Fourth of July weekend sparkle. Last year, the country’s largest ferry system carried
Eastsound Planning Review Agenda
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), which serves as advisory to San Juan County government, will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow, July 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Greg
Ranker Statement on Flawed Budget Process
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- “While I supported this budget, I cannot support the process. It should not take the risk of a government shutdown to reach an agreement. We should not risk
Reps. Lytton and Morris on Transportation Proposal
-- from the State House Democrats -- State Reps. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, and Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, praised the state transportation package released today [June 29], which will bring more than $42,000,000 to the district,
Let There Be Light — or Not
-- by Fred Klein -- The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, EPRC, in conjunction with the Orcas Chamber of Commerce, has scheduled a public meeting to consider the issue of lighting in the public realm
Campfires Banned at County Parks
-- from San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair -- Due to extremely dry conditions, a burn ban is now in effect at all San Juan County parks and campgrounds. At this time briquettes may
Guest Opinion: Wireless Installations Critical for Public Safety
-- by Jim Ghiglione, Lopez Fire Chief, San Juan County Fire District #4 -- When I first began my work as your Lopez Island Fire Chief July 1, 2008 I was challenged to improve communications
A Letter to OPALCO Members to Clear-Up Some Lingering Confusion
(Editor's note: A version of this letter appeared in the Comments section under the Orcas Issues post last Friday: ((orcasissues.com/opalco-board-sets-temporary-revenue-recovery-add-on )). Since there has been a response to the letter, we are keeping the original
Guest Editorial: Gov. Inslee Applauds “Obamacare” Decision
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued the following comment regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act [Obamacare]: “I applaud the Supreme Court
Orcas Assailant at Large
-- by Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Friday night [June 26] at approximately 10:30 pm, an 18 year old female was walking alone past the Orcas Medical Center on Mt. Baker Road when an unknown
