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Governor Proclaims “Moment of LOUDNESS”
For the Seahawks at 12:12 pm on February 5, 2014 -- from Jaime Smith, Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a proclamation proclaiming a Moment of Loudness at 12:12pm tomorrow, urging
Council Member Bob Jarman Recovering
-- from Stan Matthews -- Council Member Bob Jarman. Photo: San Juan County Staff – Sept 2013 On Monday January 27, 2014, Council Member Bob Jarman was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph
News from Hughes: Finances, Ferries & Local Projects Looking Good
-- by Margie Doyle, updated at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 -- Council Member Rick Hughes As the first month of 2014 drew to a close, County Councilman Rick Hughes from Orcas Island gave
Letter to the Editor: Library Needs to Expand!
Dear Editor, Have you been to the Orcas Island Public Library in the past couple of years? There’s a lot going on. It’s the go-to place for our community. Of course, there are books, videos
CAO Changes Effective March 1
Final public hearing on the CAO scheduled for the February 4th County Council Meeting -- from Stan Matthews -- The much-debated updates to San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) will take effect on March
CAO Public Hearing Scheduled
Tuesday, February 4, 9:15 a.m., County Council Hearing Room -- from Stan Matthews -- County Council will hold public hearing at, or after 9:15 a.m., on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, in the County Council Hearing
O’Brien Explains Proposed Fire & Rescue Levy
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue -- On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) unanimously approved resolution 2014-1 which includes the approval of ballot language
WSF Renames Vessels After Seahawks
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 2, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Richard Sherman” as Gov. Jay
Meet and Greet Local Congressional Candidate
Saturday, February 1, 12:00 Noon, Random Howse -- by Lin McNulty -- Mike Pryce is running for Congress! A retired U.S. Marine Reserve Lt. Colonel, currently living on Lopez, Pryce has recently thrown his hat
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
-- from Stan Matthews -- The Eagle County, Colorado Board of Commissioners is betting beef and beer on the Broncos against San Juan County’s salmon and hard cider bet on the Seahawks. Credit: Randy
Neighborhood Watch in Rosario to “Make It Uncomfortable for Crime”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Call when you see something wrong Rosario area residents are being asked to look out for each other through the formation of a Neighborhood Watch. About three dozen
County Parks Announces New Lopez Park Manager
-- from Stan Matthews -- County Parks announces the appointment of David St. George as the new Lopez Island Park Manager. David is a career Wildlife Biologist/Land Manager who has worked for public and private
School Board Sets Criteria for Superintendent
--from the Orcas Island School Board -- On January 20th, the School Board met with Rich Parker of McPherson and Jacobson, the firm contracted to assist the Board with its search for a new Superintendent.
School Bond Construction Phasing In
Bidding Contractor Walk-throughs will take place Jan, 30 and Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Bid deadline is Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- This modular building may be the first
Courts Warn of Email Scam Virus
-- from Stan Matthews -- Washington Courts have received reports that a fraudulent email is being widely distributed around the U.S. with the subject line “Urgent court notice NR#73230” (or another random number) that claims
On a Roll with Public Library Expansion
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island Library Trustees are committed to the expansion of the Public Library's physical facilities and equipment, staffing and library programs. Planning for the expansion, estimated to add 1,500 to
