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Orcas LWV Sub-group Invites Conversation about Grassroots Government
Monday, Jan. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Impact on Issues -- concerned about gun safety, environmental health, voting restrictions? Come to the evening gatherings
Guest Editorial: Larsen Views Reality of Fair Wages
-- by Congressman Rick Larsen-- Growing up in Arlington, a lot of my friends worked minimum-wage jobs. I worked at a bookbindery during high school, pulling in about $3.50 an hour during the summer break.
Reminder: County Offices Closed Monday
-- from Stan Matthews -- All regular County business offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. However, County emergency dispatch and law enforcement will be on duty.
School Board Holds Special Meeting to Develop Sup’t. Search
A Special School Board Meeting with Superintendent Search Consultant Rich Parker will be held next Monday, January 20, 2014. The meeting will be called to order at 1:30 p.m. in The School Library. Meeting business
Ranker Introduces Telecommunications Bill
Sen. Ranker bill will have cable, internet, landline and cellular providers paying you -- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Specialist, Senate Democrats -- A bill sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, will bring fairness to
12 Free State Park Days in 2014
No Discover Pass needed to visit parks on designated days -- from Kate Korus, Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks announces Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan. 20 are the first of 12 “free
Calling all Telecommuters!
-- from the Orcas Island Public Library -- The Library is exploring the possibility of a pilot project to open our meeting room from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Monday through Saturday, in order to accommodate
Missing Sea Acres Man Located
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- UPDATE: The missing Orcas man has been found. At approximately 9 a.m., the San Juan County Sheriff’s department was notified that the man was accounted for and
Christmas Eve Traffic Stop Audio Available
AUDIO NOW AVAILABLE! -- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- On Christmas Eve deputies were involved in a traffic stop in Friday Harbor that involved a hay ride of Christmas carolers and ultimately a heated and
County Campers Can Make Reservations Now
-- from San Juan County Parks Department -- For 2014, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance
Orcas Schools Look at Kids’ Relationships
The Orcas Island School District has engaged Orcas Island Family Therapist Beth Jenson, LMHC, to present two workshops on child-youth peer relationships the next two Wednesday evenings. On Wednesday, Jan. 15 Jenson will meet parents
Flu Season Starts Early
-- from Frank James MD, San Juan County Health Officer -- Influenza appears to be a few weeks ahead of the usual schedule. The predominance of the 2009 H1N1 strain increases the risk of serious
Fire Dept & OICF Team Up for Service
-- from the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation and Orcas Island Fire Department are offering a Day of Service program in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January
Ranker to Serve on Ways & Means Committee
-- from the Washington State Democrats -- The Senate Democratic Caucus unanimously voted Thursday to appoint Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, as the assistant ranking Democrat for the operating budget and as the second-highest ranking
EPRC Meet Canceled: Planners Consider Development & Preservation
Today's meeting has been canceled. The EPRC will meet the first Thursday in February, Feb. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review
Community Foundation Hosts Day of Service
Monday, January 20 from noon to 4 p.m. -- from the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for
