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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
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
