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Letter to the Editor: OIFR Levy Provides Maintenance and Service
-- by Frank and Jan Loudin -- One of the joys of living on Orcas Island is knowing that, in case of emergency, we have dedicated, hard working, experienced, community-minded, accountable OIFR! Considering some of
Some Legislation Passed: the 2014 Legislature
-- from the League of Women Voters -- (Editor's note: The following report was taken from the League of Women Voters' March 23 report on the Washington State Legislative Session, the Legislative Newsletter. Italics and
Letter to the Editor: I Support OIFR, Just Not the Levy As Is
-- from Pierrette Guimond -- When you vote no against the levy you are not voting against the Fire Department or the Volunteers. The people of Orcas rejected two bond proposals for the School District
Editorial: Here’s Your Chance to Influence the Fire Levy Vote
-- Brown Bag Meeting Tomorrow at Orcas Fire Station (see directions below) -- by Margie Doyle -- (Editor's Note: This editorial was first published on March 5. A number of community members have asked Orcas
It’s Spring: New Ferry Schedules and Rate Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry customers should plan ahead for spring sailings and fare changes. The Washington State Ferries spring sailing schedule begins, Sunday April 6. Annual and new fare increases go into
School Offers Counselors for Students Affected by Mudslide
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- It is with heavy hearts that we follow the news coming out of Oso and Darrington. It appears that many of victims of this tragedy are parents,
Darrington Mudslide: Vikings Step Up to Help Neighbors
Fund raising rally throughout the community this Tuesday, March 25, 4—6 p.m. -- from Justin Paulsen and Orcas Island High School Spring Sports and the Orcas Island Booster Club ; update March 24 at 10
Letter to the Editor: Vandermay Resigns from Boosters Board
From and on behalf of the Orcas Island Booster Club: At the last meeting of the Orcas Island Booster Club, we accepted the resignation of Vicki Vandermay from our board. Normally replacing a board member
Letter to the Editor: Fire Levy Faces Facts
-- by Michael Coughlin -- While some of the questions about OIFR spending are mystifying, there are some black and white facts about this vote that even nit-pickers cannot sustain. Unless I am wrong, the
ORS/The Exchange Completes Site Master Plan: Rebuild Begins!
-- from Orcas Recycling Service (ORS/The Exchange) -- Orcas Transfer Station site, cleared for improvements and a new Exchange! If you’ve been past the Orcas Transfer Station lately you probably noticed something: A
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
