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Ferry Alert: Elwha Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 4:07 p.m., January 3: Due to a disabled vehicle onboard the Elwha it is running 25 minutes late. This has affected the 3:35pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw
Parent-Community Meeting for Supt. Search
-- from Barbara Kline, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- The members of the Orcas Island School District Board are beginning their search for a new superintendent and want your input on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30
Commissioners Reach Consensus on Fire Levy
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Special Meeting on Monday, Dec.30, the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners reached consensus on the 2015 levy amount and term of levy after discussion amongst themselves, with Orcas Fire
School Board Starts Superintendent Search Process
-- by Margie Doyle -- At a special meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board on Monday, Dec. 30, four board members and district administrative assistant Cathy Ferran met with consultant Rich Parker
Ferry Alert: Disabled Vehicle Delays Boats
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7:30 p.m., December 30: The 6:25pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas will be 90 minutes late. This also affects the 7:20pm sailing from Shaw and the
Reminder: BOFC Special Meeting
Monday, December 30, 2013, 5:30 PM, San Juan County Fire District #2 -- from Lindsay Schirmer -- Special Meeting: This is a special meeting. The Secretary informed the Commission that the notice requirements of RCW
Orcas Alumni’s Work Critical to Release of Innocent Man
The following Seattle Times article relates the work of Kathleen Kline, an Orcas Island HS graduate from the class of 2003, a 2007 graduate of Seattle U, and a 2013 UW Law School graduate. While
Sealth Back In Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 5:59 p.m., Dec. 24 The Sealth is back in service with the 6:00pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor, and will also make the 7:45pm sailing
Break-in Suspect Recognized, Turns Himself In
-- from the Sheriff's Office -- On Sunday, December 22, 2013 at about 10:20 p.m. a home invasion robbery was reported in the Rosario area on Orcas Island. The victims reported that a masked man
County Offices Holiday Schedule
San Juan County’s office will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year’s Day, January 1. On all other days during this holiday season, county services will be available on their regular schedule
Sheriff’s Office Inspects Suspicious Package
-- from the San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- On Sunday, December 22, 2013 about 8 a.m. a US Customs and Border Protection officer discovered a suspicious item outside the CBP office located at the
Library Board Work Meeting on Sunday
Sunday, Dec. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. The Orcas Island Library Board will meet in the Library community room to plan the timeline for public relations and to discuss the call for design proposals.
Holiday Ferry Schedule
Operating on Normal Schedule -- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries advises that the Anacortes / San Juan will operate on their regular weekday schedule on Christmas Day, December 25, and the regular
Coal Dust Problem? Got It Covered
-- by Floyd McKay, Crosscut.com -- Shipping terminals and mining companies hoping to ship coal to Asia from the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana gained some political and public-relations traction this week with
School Board Decides on Search Firm, New Officers
Bond construction phasing, enrollment, and energy grant discussed in regular meeting (updated Dec. 22 at 10 a.m.) -- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided on Thursday, Dec. 19, to
Special Fire Comission Meeting Cancelled
Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall Canceled Due to Snow -- from Lindsay Schirmer -- A Special Meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue Commission will be held on Friday, Dec.
