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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
Native Plant Sale and Expo — Spring’s Here!
Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon -- from Jane Wentworth, Master Gardener Foundation -- The Master Gardener Foundation and the San Juan Islands Conservation District bring you the 2015 Annual Native Plant Sale
Ferry Changes: New Schedule, New Rates, New Ferry
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- Plan ahead for the new spring sailing schedule and upcoming fare changes. The spring sailing schedule begins on Sunday, March 22, and annual peak-season fare surcharges
Ferry Reservations: Working out the Wrinkles
"We're here to listen to you" -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Islanders at Ferry Reservations Meeting Washington State Ferry (WSF) representatives heard islanders' complaints about the ferry reservation system, now two months
County Board / Committee 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
EDC Offers Business Boot Camp for Women
Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, an
Update on Efforts to Address Community Concerns About Jet Noise
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- At a community meeting I attended on Lopez Island last fall, I shared a broad, long-term strategy to reduce the impact of Growler noise. Since that meeting, I have
Special Ferry Reservation Meeting with Hughes, FAC
On Friday, March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., County Council member Rick Hughes, along with members of the Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System.
Ranker Bill Will Provide Critical Information to Emergency Personnel
-- from Aaron Wasser -- During the nearly two-week telecommunications outage in San Juan County in November of 2013, two horrible situations occurred because first responders could not respond to the most vulnerable in their
