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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
Special Library Board Meeting this Saturday
A Special Library Board Meeting has been called to discuss a possible building addition. The meeting will be held at the Port of Orcas Conference Room on Saturday, August 24, from 9 to 11 a.m.
School Board to Assign Advisors; Accept Donations
Thursday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library At the last regular meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors tomorrow, the consent agenda calls for a roster of advisors
Ranker and Attorney General Add Comments to Hospital Discussion
State Senator Kevin Ranker issued a statement praising the State Attorney General’s response to his question about health care access provided by public hospital districts. The Washington State Attorney General’s office responded, in part,
Council Signs Transfer Station Contract With Orcas Recycling
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Services Manager The San Juan Council unanimously approved a contract with Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) to provide solid waste and recycling handling services at the Orcas Island Transfer Station.
Lummi Tribe Holds Political and Cultural Key to Coal Decision
By Floyd McKay of Crosscut.com James carving a totem pole as statement of protest to coal exporting at Cherry Point. Paul K. Anderson/Chuckanut Conservancy photo Lummi master carver Jewell James is taking another
Reminder: ORS Hearing on Monday
San Juan County Council will travel to Orcas Island on Monday, August 19 at 10:15 a.m. to conduct a public hearing at the Eastsound Fire Station for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed
Stories of the Night at Moran State Park: Raven’s Tricks and Spider’s Journey
Monday August 19 at 8 p.m. at the Moran Creek Hatchery, Cascade Lake From the Friends of Moran State Park What happens when the moon and sun are stolen from the sky? How will the
Council To Travel to Special Meetings
Public Hearing To Approve a San Juan County Solid Waste Systems Operations and Service Agreement It's time! San Juan County Council will travel to Orcas Island on Monday, August 19 at 10:15 a.m. to conduct
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold its regular monthly Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road this Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 1:30to 3:30 p.m. The agenda call for
Guest Editorial: The Laudable Stance of the Lummi Tribe on Cherry Point Coal Export Facility
From the Lopez No COALition The news that the Lummi Nation stood firm to “unconditionally and unequivocally” oppose the ill-considered Gateway Pacific Terminal project has brought us joy and humility. The Lummi’s July 30, 2013
OPALCO Supports Montessori School Solar Project
OPALCO Energy Services Specialist Elisa Howard presents a check for $10,000 to Teresa Chocano and Tina Whitman of the Orcas Montessori School. The Orcas Montessori School is creating a hands-on opportunity for
County Council Corner (C3)
By Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk We have a saying at my house, “It’s always either Christmas or the Fair.” Both events stand out on the calendar of our lives as significant turning points in the
“Hands-only” CPR Training at Farmer’s Market
Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 PM. Learn the latest method of CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) at the Village Green during the Farmer's Market on Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00
August: Time for School, Time for Immunizations
From the San Juan County Health Department Preparing for school is full of excitement and the time for new school clothes, school supplies, lunch bags, and back packs. But, it’s also the perfect time to
