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County Prosecutor Comments on CAO Ruling
Growth Board Ruling Requires New Look at Buffers for Critical Areas By Stan Matthews, County Internet and Information Manager The Growth Management Hearings Board says more work is needed to protect critical areas in the
Library Board to Discuss Expansion
Saturday September 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Public Library The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Special Work Session Meeting to discuss the public library expansion project. The meeting will take
CAO Decision: “The Board Declines to Impose Invalidity”
By Margie Doyle Friends of the San Juans prevail on buffer, habitat, wetlands and utilities challenges On September 6, 2013, the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) issued its 109-page decision in cases brought before it
September Means Youth Fall Soccer Starts
From Marcia West, Executive Director, Orcas Island Park and Recreation The Orcas Park and Rec Fall Soccer season starts tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10. We have both youth and pee wee soccer this year. We will
Letter to the Editor: GMO on the Ballot this Fall
If you haven't heard, GMO-Labeling is on the ballot this fall in Washington. Its time to rally the troops. I think this initiative has a good chance of being passed, but we need everyone to
Orcas Family Connections Resource Center Signs On to Help with Affordable Care Registration
Lopez and San Juan Family Resource Centers also sign up to help By Margie Doyle The Orcas Family Connections Resource Center announced on Thursday, Sept 5 that it will sign a contract with Whatcom Association
County Council Corner: Nomadic Council this Summer
By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the San Juan County Council The Council has been more nomadic than usual during these last days of summer starting with a meeting on Lopez for the new skate
Editorial: What’s the Obamacare (ACA) Buzz?
It's time to surf, call, talk -- start the process By Margie Doyle Anyone remember when Medicare was signed into law (1965)? Social Security (1937)? The arc of U.S. history is finally, slowly, making huge
Guest Column: Support ORS/The Exchange
By Walt Corbin Orcas Recycling Services commences operations today. This is a land mark event for our Island. For ORS to be successful and continue the employment of local people or their companies, everyone must
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
