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County Employees Reject New Union Contract Proposal
-- from San Juan County Communications -- This past weekend, County employees represented by AFSCME, Local 1849, AFL-CIO, voted to reject a tentative agreement with San Juan County on a new 3- year contract. The
Community Q&A for the Exchange’s Future in Recycling
Sunday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Tim Blanchard and Pete Moe in front of what they hope may be the new Exchange building (Pictured: the "old"
Sheriff’s Report: November 19- 25, 2014
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- November 20, Lopez deputies assisted fire department at scene of a residential structure fire. November 20, Investigation of a commercial burglary of an Eastsound business. November 20, a Lopez
Letter to the Editor: Trust in Community Appreciated
-- by Margot Shaw -- Our trust is sometimes shaken. On Friday evening, Nov. 28, I had items stolen from my car during an Orcas Center program. One week later, I have all the items
OPALCO Announces Internet Pilot Projects & Staff
-- from Suzanne Olson -- At the October meeting of OPALCO’s Board of Directors, it was announced that Island Network will be re-created as a new entity and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Co-op to provide
Orcas School Board Vacancy
-- from Catherine M. Ferran, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent -- At their meeting of November 25, 2014, The Orcas Island School Board accepted the resignation of Board Member, Greg White (At Large Position #5 previously
OIFR Responds to Fully-Engulfed Cabin Fire
-- from Pat Ayers, OIFR -- At approximately 8:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2014, Orcas Island firefighters responded to reports of a large fire with dark smoke in the area of Mt Woolard. Arriving
The Exchange: Next Step a Feasibility Study
-- by Margie Doyle -- Tim Blanchard and Pete Moe in front of what they hope may be the new Exchange building Last week, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Board President Tim Blanchard and
Guest Editorial: A New Exchange — What If?
-- from Tim Blanchard, ORS Board President and Pete Moe, Executive Director -- Ever since we lost The Exchange to fire, everyone’s wondering, “When will it re-open?” It’s an important question. Every day our community
County Parks & Fair Calls for Small Works Roster Contractor
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On San Juan County's behalf, Wardell Architects is calling for bids to construct an approximately 1,846 SF office and 420 SF storage shed addition at the Main Building located
Concerned about EWUA Policies and Rates? Attend Special Meeting
-- by Paul Kamin, EWUA General Manager -- The EWUA Board has scheduled a membership meeting for Monday Dec 8th at 6:30 -8:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The meeting will include two topics
Council Chair Rick Hughes Receives Leadership Award
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 San Juan County Council Chairman Rick Hughes recieved the prestiguous Leadership Award from the Washington State Association of Counties at its recent annual meeting. Chairman Hughes was recognized for his "extraordinary
Guest Column: Background Check Vote Has Ripples Nationwide
-- by Kathy Sakahara for the League of Women Voters of Washington State -- On November 4, Election Day, over one million Washington voters said yes to background checks for gun sales and other transfers,
Water Users and Board Agree to Better Communication
--by Margie Doyle -- Board calls for Membership Meeting on Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall-- At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Eastsound Water Users Board, a group
Electronic Warfare Range in our Backyard? Just Four Days to Comment
Comments Accepted Until Friday, Nov. 28 -- from Adam Ashton for the Tacoma News Tribune -- The Forest Service is extending a public comment period on the Navy’s request to use forestland for electronic warfare
Councilman Proposes Special Moratorium Meetings
-- from Bob Jarman -- On Nov. 25th the Grange will take up and discuss the San Juan County Council’s proposed moratorium on marijuana producers. Although I was cordially invited to attend to speak in
