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Senior Center Seeking Instructors
By Marla Y. Johns, Orcas Island Senior Services Coordinator With a generous grant from OICF, the Orcas Island Senior Center is accepting applications/proposals for classes, seminars, and activity leaders for the 2013-14 year. If you
Ranker-Ericksen Broker Jobs-Environment Bill into Law
From Senator Kevin Ranker's Office In broad bipartisan votes [June 13th], the Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill – subsequently signed into law by the governor – to create jobs and improve Washington’s
Eagle Forum Airs National Designation Import, New OPALCO Plan
By Margie Doyle On June 7, the Eagle Forum held its annual meeting and heard from Jay Kimball about OPALCO’s revised plan to expand broadband to members, and from Daniel Himebaugh with the Pacific
OIFR Town Hall: After-Hours Medical Care
By Lin McNulty Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) maintains some dramatic stats, while continuing to experience a consistent growth in requests for service. So far in 2013, there has been a 21 percent
Exchange Re-design Group Visits Site
By Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Service (ORS) Chair Architect David Kau, board member Michael Greenberg and sculptor/landscape designer Chuck Greening study the site map to determine the best approach to this ambitious rebuilding project.
Guest Column: Timely and Adequate State Funding Essential to Our Schools
Tony P. Ghazel Orcas Island School Board Director I know it may come as a surprise to some, but our legislature was unable to complete its work within the 105 day limit of the "long
Washington Congressional Delegation Announces $15.6 Million for Skagit River Bridge Repairs
Murray, Cantwell, Larsen, DelBene applaud USDOT emergency funding to support an I-5 Bridge replacement From the Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray Today, members of the Washington delegation announced that the U.S. Department of
DSHS Mobile Coming to Orcas
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 18 & 19, 9 a.m.—5 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church The DSHS Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Orcas. This service provides a great opportunity for people to apply for
You’re Invited to Lummi Tribe’s Salish Sea Festival
Salish Sea Tribes take part in Stommish Festival at the Lummi Reservation. Photo courtesy of www.stommish.com This year, the people of the Salish Sea will join in celebrating 67 years of the world
Shoreline Science Forum Presents Shoreline Hazards and Economic Valuation
By Margie Doyle In order to help air matters attendant to the Shoreline Master Program update with county residents, this month the Friends of the San Juans joined forces with Futurewise to present forums to the
Courthouse Parking Lot to Close June 16-26
from Stan Matthews, County Interim Technology and Communications Manager The County-owned parking lot on 2nd Street, adjacent to the San Juan County Courthouse in Friday Harbor, will be closed for resurfacing from 9 a.m. Sunday,
Councilmen Hughes and Stephens Travel to Mayne Island
San Juan County Council members Jamie Stephens and Rick Hughes will be traveling together to attend an Islands’ Trust meeting on Mayne Island, British Columbia from June 11 – June 13. For more information please
Flag Day: Keep the Flag Flying High
Officers of the American Legion observe Flag Day, 2012 The American Legion will observe Flag Day on June 14th, with a ceremony at the "Outpost" behind the Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Road
OASIS Commencement: “It’s a Glorious Thing”
OASIS High School graduates six students after receiving their diplomas and certificates today. From left: Esther Doss, Morgan Miller, Sorrel Hughes, Ursula Pamatian, Herbie Sisson and Micah Jones Orcas Island School District (OISD)
State Ferry Directors to Meet on San Juan Island
Wednesday, June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. With the 2013-2015 transportation budget signed, Washington State Ferries (WSF) directors are heading out to ferry-served communities to discuss the implications of the budget, as well as
Senator Ranker: “Let’s Get Our Work Done”
From the Senate Democrats Committee With only a few days left in the 2013 special session, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, spoke on the Senate floor Friday evening, demanding that the Senate get to work
