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Storm Caused Flooding, but Constructed Wetland Worked
from Stan Matthews County Public Works employees checking on progress during second rainstorm. Photo: Margie Doyle A heavy, early-season storm drenched Eastsound in the morning hours of Wednesday, September 25th. Stations in and
Letter to the Editor: Congress Must Act Quickly to Restore the Voting Rights Act
As the summer heat began to build in Washington DC, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a much anticipated decision which gutted key components of the monumental Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. The decision in
Environmental Group Names Ranker Legislator of the Year
State Democrats announce Ranker honor. Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, today awarded State Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40) its highest honor by naming him the 2013 “Legislator of the
Letter to the Editor: What Does the Gov’t. Shutdown Mean to You?
To the editor: I consider the government shutdown local news because it's about all of us here on Orcas. My daughter is a prime example. She is one of those furloughed as a result of
Public Library 2014 Budget Hearing Soon
Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the Public Library on Rose Street The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2014 Budget on October 8, 2013 beginning at 8:30 A.M.
Critical Area Workshop on Wednesday
Wednesday, October 2, 8:45 a.m., County Council Hearing Room The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding amendments to Ordinance Nos. 26-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012 related to general critical area regulations, and regulations for wetlands
Letter to the Editor: No Way to Prepare for Oil Spills
Yesterday [Saturday, Sept. 28] I went to a workshop on oil spills in the San Juan Islands - I learned a lot about the precautions, preparations, and the potential response. There is only so much floating boom
Council Agenda
from Ingrid R. Gabriel, Clerk of the Council County Council Agenda for Monday, September 30, 2012 09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNCIL DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNTY MANAGER
Orcas Fire & Rescue Faces Decision on New Financial Officer
by Cara Russell On Wednesday September 18, the Board of Fire Commissioners held a special meeting at Station 21 in Eastsound, mainly to discuss financial matters. Two personnel changes were announced: that Paul Turner, County
In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters
From Marta Branch, San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Coordinator The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups,
Two Events Tomorrow in Lummi Totem Observance
This Lummi totem pole will arrive in Cherry Point after traveling along the rail line from the Powder River Basin, source of coal to Cherry Point, where an expansion of the export terminal is
County Emergency Management Advises on Storm Season
From Dave Halloran, County Dept. of Emergency Management Prepare Now For Wild Winds of October O hushed October morning mild, /Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; /Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, /Should waste
Orcas Chamber Provides Obamacare Info for Businesses
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce If you've been following the news of late, you've undoubtedly heard more and more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare. The Chamber wants
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Public Library Now that the school year has started, parents and teachers are
OPALCO to Expand Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Local Renewable Energy Production
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO A new policy approved at the OPALCO Board’s July 18th meeting opens the door for non-profit organizations to collaborate with the Co-op to create new opportunities for energy efficiency, conservation and
Public Health News: Raising Rabies Awareness
From the San Juan County Health and Community Services September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance that seeks to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts. What is
