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Rick Larsen Meeting on Lopez to Address Growlers
Tuesday, October 7, 2 – 3 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Cynthia Dilling -- Tuesday, October 7, from 2-3pm,U.S. Representative Rick Larsen will listen to the Lopez community and San Juan County concerns about EA18-G
League of Women Voters Sponsors Election Forums
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) -- Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will sponsor forums where candidates and speakers on ballot issues will
Funhouse Commons Offers College Prep Presentation
Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Kimberley Ihlenfeldt, Program Director, Funhouse Commons -- On Monday, September 29, as part of its annual College Counseling program, The Funhouse Commons will be hosting an
Sheriff’s Report: September 17 – 23, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- September 17, 2014 14-005780: Unwanted Person– A Lopez deputy responded to Fisherman Bay Road concerning a car that was parked in the area with someone living in it. The
Open Houses Set for 2015 Leadership Program
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30-7 p.m. on Orcas Island: Heartwood House -- from Leadership San Juan Islands -- Leadership San Juans continues -- next applications due Oct. 31 The chance for San Juan County
Bridge at Mountain Lake Has Temporary Fix
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- On August 21, the bridge at Mountain Lake dam was closed to hikers due to structural deterioration. There were no established alternate routes around the bridge at that
Yakima BACK In Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 11:37 a.m. The Yakima is back in service with the late 10:35am sailing to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. Updates will occur as more information becomes available. UPDATE: Sept.
County Seeking Contract Fire Marshal
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Deadline -- 9 a.m. Sept. 29, 2014 -- from Department of Community Development, San Juan County -- San Juan County is seeking qualified candidates for a contract position of San Juan
Free “Leave No Trace” Training this Sunday
The Leave No Trace™ Center for Outdoor Ethics has chosen Washington State’s San Juan Islands as only one of eight ‘Hot Spots’ in the entire United States. The organization considers these public lands to be
League of Women Voters Sponsors Voter Registration Drive
Meet and Talk with County Councilman Rick Hughes on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Orcas Library's 1-2:30 p.m. session National Voter Registration Day is coming! The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) have
Guitar-Making Class Raising Funds for Special Router
-- from Corey Wiscomb, Orcas High School teacher -- Last scholastic year, with the help of Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), the Orcas High School introduced a new course in STEM Guitar Building. The hands-on
Ask Orcas Set to Launch!
-- from Hilary Canty -- Have you ever wondered where you or a friend can go for help with medical or mental health concerns? Or where to go to sign up for Food Stamps? Or
PTSA Hosts Back-to-School BBQ and Roller Skating
-- from Cathy Faulkner, for Orcas Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)-- Orcas PTSA’s annual Back to School Barbecue is Friday, Sept. 26 from 5-7 p.m., and is also the kickoff of the Friday Night Roller Skating Season.
County Council Drafting “Leave No Trace” Resolution
-- from Barbara Marrett/San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- The San Juan County Council is working on a draft resolution supporting a Leave No Trace (LNT) ethic in San Juan County. The resolution is a
Sheriff’s Report: September 10 – September 16, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- September 10, 2014 14-005617: Traffic Crime—An Orcas Island male adult was stopped for speeding and received a Speeding Citation and a Criminal Citation for Driving While License Suspended. 14-005620:
New Ferry Schedule, Off-peak Fares Highlight Fall Sailing Season
Riders should consult new schedule for possible changes to their route -- from Washington State Ferries -- Changing foliage and shorter days aren’t the only things Washington State Ferries’ customers can count on every fall.
