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Eastsound Plan Committee Meets Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee(EPRC), a county advisory group that reviews building projects and development in Eastsound, will hold its regular monthly meeting today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. On
Affordable Care Act Progress on Orcas Island
By Aaimee Johnson There will be plenty of time to explore the options during open enrollment for insurance coverage through the Washington State Exchange. The first open enrollment [period] lasts six months beginning October 1,
Special School Board Meeting Today
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board will hold a special meeting today, Tuesday, September 3, with a closed executive session at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be open to the public when it re-convenes
Lummi Leaders Remind Us of National Treaties and Threat of Coal Shipping
Chief Bill James of the Lummi Nation speaks at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Saturday, August 31. By Margie Doyle Lummi Nation leaders Bill James and Jay Julius, and Director of the Native
Transportation Plan Public Hearing Sept. 19
Comments deadline Sept. 17 The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2014—2019, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130, which requires that
Guest Column: Justin Paulsen Candidate for School Board
By Justin Paulsen We have a rule in our house: The first person to complain is the next to volunteer. The purpose behind this rule is that it is not enough to simply point out
Youth Conservation Corps Up On the Roof
Happy crew finishing the sedum roof in the rain! Photo courtesy Clyde Duke By Margie Doyle Nothing beats completing a good project in Orcas' summer rain! Just ask local teens, members of the
Center Programs to Highlight Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist
Horsey's 2012 cartoon skewers Goldman Sachs By Joe Floren In the narrowing field of editorial cartoonists, David Horsey is a star performer -- earning an increasingly wide audience among newspaper readers -- and
Island Hospital Board Votes for No Partnership
From Island Hospital The Island Hospital board of commissioners voted to not select a partner for a strategic alliance at this time, at a joint board meeting on August 29. Island Hospital’s commissioners emphasized
Lummi Leaders to Discuss Opposition to Coal Terminal
Jewell James, Director of the Lummi Nation’s Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office and totem pole carver, will visit Eastsound with Jeremiah Julius, Secretary of the Lummi Nation Governing Council, on Saturday, Aug. 31. Paul
Prosecutor Welcomes New Guidance from Department of Justice on Marijuana Laws
From the County Prosecutor's Office On August 29, 2013, the Department of Justice announced its priorities for marijuana-related conduct in light of the recent initiatives in the states of Colorado and Washington which legalize some
Congressman Rick Larsen Comes to the County
Congressman Rick Larsen Wednesday, August 28 -- 3 events on San Juan Island Planned 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Larsen will tour the Cattle Point Road Project with the San Juan County Council. Larsen
Apply for Low-income Housing Grants & Loans
Deadline is Sept. 30 From Stan Matthews County Information Services Manager San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $25,000 in 2013 for projects that help make housing available to local residents
Risky Coal Market Jeopardizes Terminal Plans
By Michael Riordan from Crosscut.com If you listen carefully, you might hear the sound of the “coal export bubble” popping. Coal prices are plummeting globally, and the bottom seems nowhere in sight. Early this month
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue EMTs Deeply Appreciated
To Nick Kiniski & all other EMT & fire fighter personnel… This is simply a note expressing my unwavering gratitude & deep appreciation for your efforts on my behalf… when you & assorted ‘crew’ members
Turtleneck Trail Opens on Orcas Island
Evan Foley (a leftie) cuts the opening ribbon to the new Turtleneck Trail on Saturday, August 24. Looking on is Tim Seifert, Executive Director of the San Juan Preservation Trust. Turtlehead Preserve Now
