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Missing Sea Acres Man Located
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- UPDATE: The missing Orcas man has been found. At approximately 9 a.m., the San Juan County Sheriff’s department was notified that the man was accounted for and
Christmas Eve Traffic Stop Audio Available
AUDIO NOW AVAILABLE! -- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- On Christmas Eve deputies were involved in a traffic stop in Friday Harbor that involved a hay ride of Christmas carolers and ultimately a heated and
County Campers Can Make Reservations Now
-- from San Juan County Parks Department -- For 2014, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance
Orcas Schools Look at Kids’ Relationships
The Orcas Island School District has engaged Orcas Island Family Therapist Beth Jenson, LMHC, to present two workshops on child-youth peer relationships the next two Wednesday evenings. On Wednesday, Jan. 15 Jenson will meet parents
Flu Season Starts Early
-- from Frank James MD, San Juan County Health Officer -- Influenza appears to be a few weeks ahead of the usual schedule. The predominance of the 2009 H1N1 strain increases the risk of serious
Fire Dept & OICF Team Up for Service
-- from the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation and Orcas Island Fire Department are offering a Day of Service program in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January
Ranker to Serve on Ways & Means Committee
-- from the Washington State Democrats -- The Senate Democratic Caucus unanimously voted Thursday to appoint Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, as the assistant ranking Democrat for the operating budget and as the second-highest ranking
EPRC Meet Canceled: Planners Consider Development & Preservation
Today's meeting has been canceled. The EPRC will meet the first Thursday in February, Feb. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review
Community Foundation Hosts Day of Service
Monday, January 20 from noon to 4 p.m. -- from the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for
Ferry Alert: Elwha Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 4:07 p.m., January 3: Due to a disabled vehicle onboard the Elwha it is running 25 minutes late. This has affected the 3:35pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw
Parent-Community Meeting for Supt. Search
-- from Barbara Kline, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- The members of the Orcas Island School District Board are beginning their search for a new superintendent and want your input on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30
Commissioners Reach Consensus on Fire Levy
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Special Meeting on Monday, Dec.30, the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners reached consensus on the 2015 levy amount and term of levy after discussion amongst themselves, with Orcas Fire
School Board Starts Superintendent Search Process
-- by Margie Doyle -- At a special meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board on Monday, Dec. 30, four board members and district administrative assistant Cathy Ferran met with consultant Rich Parker
Ferry Alert: Disabled Vehicle Delays Boats
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7:30 p.m., December 30: The 6:25pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas will be 90 minutes late. This also affects the 7:20pm sailing from Shaw and the
Reminder: BOFC Special Meeting
Monday, December 30, 2013, 5:30 PM, San Juan County Fire District #2 -- from Lindsay Schirmer -- Special Meeting: This is a special meeting. The Secretary informed the Commission that the notice requirements of RCW
Orcas Alumni’s Work Critical to Release of Innocent Man
The following Seattle Times article relates the work of Kathleen Kline, an Orcas Island HS graduate from the class of 2003, a 2007 graduate of Seattle U, and a 2013 UW Law School graduate. While
