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County Council to Meet Tuesday on Orcas
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The San Juan County Council will meet Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015 on Orcas Island. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Outlook
Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee on Indiana’s New “Religious Freedom” Law
-- from Lisa Harper, Governor's Office -- “I find Indiana’s new law disturbing, particularly at a time when more and more states and people in America are embracing civil rights for everyone. Washington will join
Visit Moran State Park for Free!
-- from the Friends of Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks offers several "free days" when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. Following are 2015 free days: April 4:
Senator Ranker Selected as Pro-Growth Progressive Leader
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- [On March 25], Kevin Ranker was selected as one of the nineteen leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL, a national network that is committed to highlighting
Larsen to Hold Series of Town Halls With Constituents
Sunday, March 29, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m, Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a series of town halls with constituents to share information about his work in
Public Informs Advisors and Officials
March 26 Town Hall hears (mostly) from Orcas Islanders. Another meeting planned for Thursday, April 2. -- by Margie Doyle -- From left, Clyde Duke, Lance Evans, Ken Katz and Rick Hughes at Orcas
Samish Land in Skagit & San Juan Counties Would Receive Permanent Protection With Larsen Legislation
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- About 97 acres of Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties would be permanently protected because of legislation that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has introduced. The Samish Indian
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Price Increases Are Shocking
-- by Chom Graecen -- Graph created by Chom Graecen, based on the rate structure published by OPALCO Be warned. Some of us, particularly small electricity users, might be in for an electrifying
Public Works Hosts an Open House on Orcas
Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jamie Hanna, San Juan County Public Works -- Come learn about the following projects and programs: Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement
San Juan County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
-- from Rock Island Communications -- San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County's Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable
Larsen Recognizes Community’s Hard Work As San Juan Monument Turns Two
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today recognized the two-year anniversary of the San Juan Islands National Monument designation by applauding the hard work of the community and the partnerships that made
Ferry Alert: Operational Constraints Make Ferry Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 8:30 a.m. sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor was delayed approximately 30 minutes due to operational constraints. This will affect he 9:55 a.m. sailing from Friday Harbor to
OPALCO Board Candidates Announced
-- Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 2015 -- from OPALCO -- Our local member-owned electric cooperative, Orcas Power & Light Co-op, announces the slate of candidates for its Board of Directors. This is each member’s
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
