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Sheriff’s Report: April 10 – 14, 2015
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April 10, 2015 15-001724 Citizen Dispute 10:45:29 04/10/15: On Friday, April 10, 2015, a Lopez deputy was dispatched to a citizen dispute involving telephone harassment. Suspect was contacted and advised of
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Randy Cornelius
-- from Phil and Marta Branch -- We members of the OPALCO electric coop are fortunate that retired General Manager Randy Cornelius stands willing to volunteer for the OPALCO Board, to help us enjoy a
Letter to the Editor: Change Needed at OPALCO
-- from Lois Ludwig, Lopez Island -- Thank you for publishing Chom Greacen’s excellent article about OPALCO. Her facts on the rate increases are correct. Her questions are valid. OPALCO board members insist their facility
Update on Reservations System Breakdown
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- On Tuesday, our ferry reservations system experienced technical difficulties. As of now, we are unable to accept reservations for summer travel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands,
Lots of Road Projects Starting Construction
-- by Margie Doyle -- Hard at work repairing the emergency vehicle access to Eastsound's Village Green This week, Mike Carlson's company started work to improve the Emergency Vehicle access to the Village
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
