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Ranker Wants Full Disclosure on Bakken Crude Shipments
(Editor's Note: Upon receiving this press release from Senator Rankin's office, we contacted them for additional information, i.e., does Bakken crude ship through the San Juans, or only by rail? In reply, we received the
Canada’s Tar Sands Export Plans Approved
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- In Big Energy’s massive rush to export oil and coal from inland United States and Canadian mines and wells to the hungry power users of Asia, there’s a
AmeriCorp Assists YMCA Camp Orkila
--by Cara Russell-- Group Back Row: Steve Long, Nathan Lucas, Sean Savage. Middle: Rachel Codd, Heidi Livingston, Kyra Haney, Ryan Cox. Front NCCC team leader Kelly Barrett, Rich Harvey. Throughout the month of
Bon Voyage, Evergreen State
WSF retires its oldest ferry: Bon voyage sailing for the Evergreen State is Sunday, June 29 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The soon-to-be decommissioned Evergreen State. Courtesy Washington State Ferries. The public
Editorial: Is This How WAVE2GO Theft Happened?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Does this solve part of the mystery? Perhaps. At least it puts to rest the chatter in my head about how this theft of valid ticket numbers could have happened.
WSF Schedules Community Meeting
Wednesday, June 25 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers -- from Jim Corenman, FAC Chair -- WSF is holding a community meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 in Friday Harbor
Reminder: No Personal Fireworks in San Juan County
-- from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal -- San Juan County’s emergency responders would like to remind everyone that personal fireworks are not allowed anywhere in our beautiful county. “Safe and Sane” fireworks
Quit Dumping on Us, Inslee Tells Canadian Neighbors
-- by the News Tribune Editorial Staff (www.thenewstribune.com) -- Once again, a Washington governor has to remind our fair neighbor to the north that it needs to clean up its act and stop dumping 34
Local Author Tells Stories from History in New Textbook
Book signing at Darvill's Wednesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- David Turnoy, Teacher, Historian and Author of American Tales Local author David Turnoy is convinced that stories will
Guest Column: Learnings From the View Haven House Fire
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- This week I had the privilege of participating in the Orcas Island Fire Department’s review of the 322 View Haven house fire. I found
Editorial: Why Does Ferry Ticket Fraud Remain a Mystery?
-- by Lin McNulty -- On June 3, Orcas Issues made a Public Records Request to San Juan County Sheriff's Office regarding the mysterious, unauthorized use of Washington State Ferry WAVE2GO tickets. We, in turn,
WSF Schedules Community Meetings
Wednesday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers -- from Washington State Ferries -- Join Washington State Ferries at community meetings this summer to discuss route-specific issues, liquefied natural gas, new vessel
State Social & Health Services to Visit Orcas
Tuesday, June 24 & Wednesday, June 25 at the Community Church The WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on June 24 and June 25
Rosario Area Drug And Gun Bust Suspect Has Hearing in Court
-- by Margie Doyle -- Geiser Way house, subject of criminal activity investigation David A. Andreev, arrested at 299 Geiser Way in the Rosario area on Friday, June 13, made a preliminary appearance
Over All Too Soon: Graduation Memories
-- from the Orcas Issues staff -- It was a wild and wonderful week, with high emotions and pride in accomplishment. From the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School graduation, to the presentation of
GMA To Be Repealed in San Juan County?
Friday June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station -- from the Eagle Forum -- Presentation with Discussion to follow. The state legislature has passed [GMA repeal legislation] and it has
