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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GMA To Be Repealed in San Juan County?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
County Completes Odlin Park Renovation
-- from San Juan County Communications -- County Parks celebrated the completion of Odlin Park renovation projects that spanned more than a decade with an event titled “Rediscover Odlin” Thursday, June 12, at the park
Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
Saturday, June 21 from 9 am - 3 pm at Random Howse Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) will present an "Island Injury Prevention Symposium". Lunch will be provided
Community Celebrates Class of 2014’s Success
The Orcas High School graduates of 2014 -- by Margie Doyle -- "Go wherever you want; do whatever you want to do," Superintendent Barbara Kline told the 24 members of the Orcas High
Next Step: County Planners to Review Eastsound Plans
-- Planning Commission Meeting with EPRC Friday June 20 at 9 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- Concerns over agreed-upon design standards discussed -- by Margie Doyle -- Last week's joint meeting of the
Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium
Friday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council The Washington State Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division, partnering with the San Juan
Wellness Week Continues with Digital Mammograms, Jazzercise, Healing Arts and Medicare
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library -- Health and Wellness Week continues on Thursday, June 12 with the following events: 9 am to 5 pm - Assured Imaging provides digital mammograms at Orcas Senior
Youth Leaders Survey Local Stores
-- from Julie Pinardi, Orcas Island School District Youth Leader -- Students from Circle and Point Blank at Orcas Schools conduct a survey of local stores that sell alcohol. The 8th grade girls
Land Bank Native Plant Nursery Presentation
Monday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Jennifer Brennock -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will host San Juan County Land Steward Eliza Habegger to discuss a new project in
Rick Larsen Hears About Shipping, Growlers and Immigration
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas voters hang on to Larsen's response at his kick-off campaign appearance Representative Rick Larsen of the 2nd District kicked off his campaign for re-election in a public
Ferries’ Chief Candidates Come to Friday Harbor
-- from Rick Hughes -- Candidates for WSF head George Capacci and John Ladenberg answer questions from the public Washington State Ferries (WSF) candidates for CEO of the division within the State Department
Energy Fair on Orcas: We Meet the Challenge
-- by Margie Doyle -- Photos: The featured image shows OPALCO retiring Manager Randy Cornelius, SJ Conservation District Director Linda Lyshall (who led the efforts for the three-island Energy Fairs), and OPALCO consultant Jay Kimball.
Ferry Alert: Hyak and Evergreen State Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Monday, June 9, 1:37 p.m. The Hyak and the Evergreen State continue to run 45 to 60 minutes behind schedule due to heavy vehicle traffic loading the vessels
OIFR Responds to House Fire in View Haven Neighborhood
-- from Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Orcas Fire and Rescue crews responded to this house fire in the View Haven neighborhood early Sunday morning. At approximately 12 midnight on
