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WSF Renames Vessels After Seahawks
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 2, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Richard Sherman” as Gov. Jay
Meet and Greet Local Congressional Candidate
Saturday, February 1, 12:00 Noon, Random Howse -- by Lin McNulty -- Mike Pryce is running for Congress! A retired U.S. Marine Reserve Lt. Colonel, currently living on Lopez, Pryce has recently thrown his hat
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
-- from Stan Matthews -- The Eagle County, Colorado Board of Commissioners is betting beef and beer on the Broncos against San Juan County’s salmon and hard cider bet on the Seahawks. Credit: Randy
Neighborhood Watch in Rosario to “Make It Uncomfortable for Crime”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Call when you see something wrong Rosario area residents are being asked to look out for each other through the formation of a Neighborhood Watch. About three dozen
County Parks Announces New Lopez Park Manager
-- from Stan Matthews -- County Parks announces the appointment of David St. George as the new Lopez Island Park Manager. David is a career Wildlife Biologist/Land Manager who has worked for public and private
School Board Sets Criteria for Superintendent
--from the Orcas Island School Board -- On January 20th, the School Board met with Rich Parker of McPherson and Jacobson, the firm contracted to assist the Board with its search for a new Superintendent.
School Bond Construction Phasing In
Bidding Contractor Walk-throughs will take place Jan, 30 and Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Bid deadline is Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- This modular building may be the first
Courts Warn of Email Scam Virus
-- from Stan Matthews -- Washington Courts have received reports that a fraudulent email is being widely distributed around the U.S. with the subject line “Urgent court notice NR#73230” (or another random number) that claims
On a Roll with Public Library Expansion
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island Library Trustees are committed to the expansion of the Public Library's physical facilities and equipment, staffing and library programs. Planning for the expansion, estimated to add 1,500 to
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
