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OPALCO Board Acts to Protect Member Voting Rights
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The OPALCO Board voted unanimously to ensure that all co-op members would be granted a vote and a voice in electing and retaining board members. The co-op model relies on
Senate Democrats Blame Republicans for Failure of Oil Safety Bills
-- from the Washington State Senate Democrats -- Senate Democrats on Monday expressed frustration and disappointment in the lack of action on legislation to reduce risks posed by the sharp increase in oil transported by
Editorial: What Would You Do?
-- by Lin McNulty -- It's the middle of the night, you've just left a party where you have been drinking, and all of a sudden you find you and your vehicle off the roadway.
Oil Trains and Spills Regulations Dropped in Legislature
-- by John Stang, from Crosscut.com -- A homeless-housing bill and a veterans' tuition bill got last-minute reprieves Friday afternoon [March 7]. The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus' leaders and the House's Democratic leaders agreed to
Fire Dept. Mechanic’s Accident: Reports from Sheriff’s Office
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last fall rumors were swirling about a vehicle accident earlier in the year involving members of the Orcas Island Fire Department. Because it involved a publicly supported taxing district, and
Guest Editorial: Thanks to our Health Exchange “Navigators”
-- by Alison Shaw -- I would like to thank some of the unsung heroes here on Orcas Island that you may not know about. The new Washington Health Benefit Exchange, which opened for business
Back to the Drawing Board for School Remodel
-- by Margie Doyle , Updated March 7 at 11:30 .m. -- At its Special Meeting today to discuss the construction bids that were submitted on Weds. Feb. 26, the Orcas Island School District (OISD)
Letter to the Editor: Funding Means More Reliable Ferry Service
Great news, HB-1129 to fund construction of a third new 144-car "Olympic" class ferry, passed the Senate yesterday on a 41-8 vote. Sponsored by our Representative Jeff Morris, this bill has already passed the House
Sen. Ranker Bill Supporting Future Farmers Goes to Governor’s Desk
-- from Aaron Wasser, Sen. Ranker's Office -- The legacy of small Washington farms will be passed on to future generations with help from legislation adopted by the House, 88-9, on Friday. Senate Bill 5123,
Senate OKs Rep. Morris’ Bill for 3rd New Ferry
-- from the Washington House Democrats -- The state would update its aging ferry fleet with a new boat and sustain shipyard jobs under a bill approved by the Senate today [March 7]. “This is
Council Passes New CAO Regs
Public workshops on March 14 and 20 -- from San Juan County Communications -- County Council adopted new critical area regulations on March 5, 2014, to comply with a Growth Management Hearings Board’s decision. The
Link Daylight Savings Time with Smoke Alarm Checks
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m., when we spring forward one hour for the purpose of making better use of daylight. As we set our clocks ahead, the National Fire Protection
Letter to Editor: Let’s Not Lose the Service Level We Have Come to Expect
--- from Steven Jung & Susan McBain -- We write in support of the upcoming vote on a taxation levy to fund the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue department. We are personal beneficiaries of the
Steady Stream of Islanders to County Open House
-- by Margie Doyle -- Frank Mulcahy, Fred Klein and Ken Katz discuss road improvements on Orcas Island County officials and staff came in great number to Orcas Island today to explain and
Community Development and Planning Office Renovation Begins March 10
-- from Stan Matthews -- Construction work on the San Juan County Community Development and Planning lobby and offices located at 135 Rhone Street will force some temporary service modifications beginning March 10, 2014. The
Agricultural Summit Schedule Shapes Up
Dry Goods, an original water color by Tom Hoffman, will be auctioned at the Agricultural Summit on March 8 -- Updated March 7 at 8 a.m. --The schedule for the 2014 San Juan
