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Governor Inslee, Legislative Leaders Announce Operating Budget Agreement
-- from the Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan legislative leaders said today [June 27] that the proposed 2015–17 state operating budget they agreed to early Saturday is sustainable, responsible and
Breaking News: State Reaches Budget Agreement
-- from Governor Inslee's Communications Office -- The following statement from the Governor and legislative leaders from the House and Senate announces the agreement reached this morning, June 27. The agreement meets the June 30
State Bans all Open Park Fires
-- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park -- Campfires prohibited in all state parks -- Open fires and use of charcoal briquettes prohibited until further notice Washington State Parks announced on Friday,
Guest Opinion: Navy Decides Growlers Can’t Use Runway 14 at OLF
-- from the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER), Whidbey Island -- The Prowlers are retiring from NASWI, but the Growlers can’t preform in the same flight paths at the OLF in Coupeville. Members of Citizens
Library Expansion: Requests for Qualifications
--- from the Orcas Island Public Library -- Request for Qualifications for Owner Representation Services and Public Fundraising Campaign Consultant The Orcas Island Public Library is in the planning process for the development of a
Governor Warns of Extreme Wildfire Risk
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- With extraordinary heat and drought conditions across the state — and forecasts for more of the same — Governor Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands
Public Comments Wanted on Ferry Fare Increase
State Transportation Commission to host four public meetings in July -- from the Washington State Transportation Commission -- Ferry customers and anyone with interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in
Rep. Larsen Votes to Renew Worker Training Program
-- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- [On Thursday, June 25], Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill reauthorizing a program to help workers
County Parks Office is Moving to the Fairgrounds
-- from San Juan County Parks -- On Monday, June 29th the County Parks Department will open its doors at the new office located on the southwest corner of fairgrounds main building, near the fairgrounds
Utility Poles Going Up for Field Communications and Public Safety
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Creating camouflage to blend in with trees OPALCO and Rock Island are making progress on our promise to improve wireless communications in the field for our
School Bond Job in Final Stretch
-- by Margie Doyle -- Believe it or not, we're nearly done! The Orcas School Bond project, managed by Liz LeRoy and contracted by Tiger Construction, has made quick work of the $11.9
Orcas Fire and Rescue Reports on Turtleback Fire
-- from Mik Preysz, OIFR Chief -- OIFR responded to a Wildland Fire, Sunday June 21 at 3:12 p.m. in the area of 1550 Crow Valley Rd. Access was through 350’ of steep terrain covered
Ranker Speaks to New State Budget Proposal
-- statement by Senator Kevin Ranker -- “I am proud to support the budget released today by the House Democrats. It is truly a good faith compromise. I have worked for weeks with my colleagues
Brush Fire on Turtleback Mountain Preserve
-- from Tanja Williamson for the County Land Bank -- Illegal campfire on Turtleback Mountain threatens Land Bank/public property On Sunday afternoon, June21, 2015, the Orcas Island Fire Department responded to an isolated
The Exchange Works with Oregon Counterparts
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Board with the CARTM board and county officials and staffs from San Juan and Tillamook Counties. Photo courtesy of Ron Glasset The board of
Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Library Board has scheduled a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 in the Library meeting room to discuss the
