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Town Hall Focus: Upgrade, But Don’t Change Anything
-- by Lin McNulty -- After spending most of the day at the County Council Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, I left in a state of exhaustion and awe. Our Council Members are
NASA Scientist Chris McKay Visits OIHS
-- by Michael Riordan -- NASA planetary scientist Chris McKay fields yet another question from an OIHS student On Monday [May 19], over 100 students and teachers at Orcas Island High School were
Poppies: the Flower of Memorial Day
-- by Margie Doyle -- Velma Doty gives Memorial Day poppy to Andy Willard and his daughter Keagan Memorial Day will be observed at American Legion Post 93 in Eastsound with a commemorative
Study Measures Oil-spill Risks from Pipeline and Terminal Projects
-- by Phuong Le, Associated Press, for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer SeattlePI.com -- The potential risk of an oil spill is likely to spike if three marine terminals are completed, bringing increased oil tanker and other
Library Closure Next Week
-- from Kathleen Lunde -- The Orcas Island Public Library will be closed Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day Holiday, and Tuesday, May 27, for a circulation system upgrade and staff training. We will
Change A-coming to Fern Street Extension Parcels
-- by Margie Doyle -- One lot down, two to go as the Fern Street "Extension" parcels are developed by business and government The look of "downtown Eastsound" is changing at the three
County Clarifies CAO Info Access
-- from County Development and Planning Staff -- A May 2014 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) bulletin pertaining to critical area regulations is now available to the public via the following link: San Juan County --
Gaylord Files for Another Term as Prosecutor
-- from Randall Gaylord -- This week Randall Gaylord filed for the position of Prosecuting Attorney. “Serving as the public’s attorney has unique challenges which I enjoy,” said Gaylord. Gaylord says he has been leading
The Library Looks at Books and Beyond
An interview with JoEllen Moldoff -- by Margie Doyle -- Lots and lots and lots of books --- but wait! Should there be more? where? Yes, it's a beautiful building with a proud
Town Hall Comes to Orcas This Tuesday
Additional Afternoon Sessions on Orcas Recycling Services and Repeal of Flow Control Ordinance -- by Margie Doyle -- Rick Hughes, at left, leads Orcas Town Hall last year. To Rick's right are County Auditor Milene
Local LWV Gives Annual Report
The following " Year in Review" report was given by League of Women Voters of the San Juans President Diane Martindale at its meeting on Monday, May 12: This year our League tackled major issues-separation
Growler Noise? Council Wants to Hear (About) It
-- from Stan Matthews -- The San Juan County Council is asking county residents to help assess how noise from military aircraft taking off and landing at the Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island is
New Scenic Byway ‘Wayshowing’ Signs Being Posted
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Many of the scenic byway signs are now up on Orcas! Those that need separate posts are a bit delayed; SJC Public Works’ goal
Letter to the Editor: Countering CSA Claims
-- by David Dehlendorf -- The recent exchange of letters by Sam Buck and Howie Rosenfeld in local media, including Orcas Issues, continues the tradition of misinformation perpetrated by the Common Sense Alliance (CSA) and
Letter to the Editor: “We Trust You With Our Son”
-- from Steve & Marla Johns -- Vehicle accident on Buck Mt. Road injures teenager On the afternoon of Friday, May 9th, we received a call no parent wants to receive....there's been an
Guest Editorial: OPALCO, Telecom and our Future
-- by Gerry Lawlor -- Gerry Lawlor I recently attended the OPALCO Annual Meeting and I left the boat with a mixture of feelings about what is in front of our community and
