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Help the School Board Choose New Superintendent
-- from the Orcas Island School Board -- [On] March 18th, the School Board voted to invite three candidates to interview for the position of Superintendent. The candidates are: Russell Pickett (WA), Jane Babcock (IOWA),
Letter to the Editor: Support the OIFR Levy
-- by Anita Castle -- On a rainy day in October, 2012 I received fast, professional medical assistance from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services! If my responders hadn’t responded as promptly
Ferries’ Chief Moseley Leaves “Difficult Job”
-- by John Stang of Crosscut.com -- It will likely take two months or more for a replacement to be found for David Moseley as director of Washington State Ferries. His resignation, announced quietely earlier
West Sound Lumber Company Asks for Your Help
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- If you use lumber or wood products from West Sound Lumber Company, or know Jack and Jan Helsell, you probably know how hard they are struggling to keep their sawyer,
Public Workshop on the New Critical Area Regulations
Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department -- The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department will host an
Annual Survey: 44 Of Us Live Outdoors — Fulltime
Annual Survey Finds 65 County Residents with No Stable Place to Sleep -- from Stan Mattews -- This year’s “Point-In-Time” (PIT) count of persons without housing in San Juan County identified 65 people. 44 of
Ferry Schedule Revisions Through Thursday
-- from WSF -- UPDATE: Monday, February 17, 9:02 a.m. The 87-car Evergreen State will continue to sail in the #3 sailing position through approximately Thursday, March 20. The 34-car Hiyu will operate as the
Scheduled C-Link Maintenance May Affect Service Wed. A.M.
Wednesday, March 19, 1 – 5 a.m. -- from Jan Kampbell, , CenturyLink Public Relations & Market Development Manager for Western Washington -- NoaNet, a nonprofit broadband provider, will perform scheduled routine maintenance of its fiber
WSF’s Moseley to Step Down
-- from Jim Corenman, San Juan County FAC Chair-- At the end of each work week, WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley emails a report to staff, colleagues and stakeholders. The following was posted
Repair Crew Punches Hole in Walla Walla
Investigation forthcoming -- from WSF -- BAINBRIDGE ISLAND – During routine annual maintenance at the Washington State Ferries Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility, crews unintentionally breached the hull of the M/V Walla Walla Saturday, March 15.
Letter to the Editor: Price is Too High
-- from Suzanne Morrissey -- The Orcas Island Fire Department does a very good job of handling emergency services for this small community. According to SJC dispatch numbers for 2013, they respond to about 2
Jarman Withdraws from OPALCO Board Race
Bob Jarman had been asked if his name would appear on the ballot for District 1 OPALCO Board. He withdrew his name on Monday, March 17. by Bob Jarman It is with regret that I
Artists’ Career Guidance — Tips, Grants and Opportunities
Sunday, March 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- from Nita Couchman of the Orcas Island Public Library -- Looking to give your arts career a boost? Artist Trust
Senior Center Benefit Brunch
Saturday, March 22 ,10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jane Heisinger -- There will be a Brunch at the Senior Center on March 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This meal
Letter to Editor: Join Me in Support of Levy
-- from Betty Corbett -- After having read a number of letters regarding our upcoming fire levy, I am not sure we have scratched the surface in knowing the support provided to our community by
Remembering Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: It Could Happen Here
Orcas Events: Saturday March 15, Episcopal Parish Hall at 12:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 23, Senior Center at 3 p.m. -- from Janet Alderton -- March 24, 2014 is the 25th Anniversary of the Exxon
