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Recreational Campfires Allowed with Caution
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office Everyone is asked to be very cautious with any outdoor fire. However, the current level of fire risk throughout San Juan County does not warrant an
Letter to the Editor: Loopholes Cost Too Much
Like all Washingtonians, we are concerned and frightened by the wildfires raging across the state. But we wonder how many people realize that these unfortunate events are worsened by chronic underfunding and budget cuts to
JA Jance to Visit Orcas — Meet the Author!
JA Jance, crime/mystery novelist, to visit Orcas Island on August 7 By Kathy Lunde Please join the Orcas Island Library in welcoming author JA Jance, Wednesday, August 7 at 3 p.m., in the
EPRC Talks Prune Alley and Mt. Baker Road Too
Thursday, Aug. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Progress to install radial curbs on Prune Alley in Eastsound were stymied at the last Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on
Scope of Joint Environmental Impact Statement to Examine Broad Coal Export Threats
EIS will consider health impacts in Washington, rail and tanker traffic impacts across the region, and impacts of coal burning in Asia From the Washington Environmental Council , Power Past Coal and RE-sources [On
Eastsound Committee: Traffic Circles for “A” Street?
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday, Aug. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle (Note: at the Aug. 1 EPRC meeting, there will be updates on “A” Street and
San Juan Firefighters Help in Colockum Park Fire
Fire near Wenatchee, Wash. Photo courtesy of Don Seabrook of Wenatchee World from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office On the afternoon of Saturday July 27th, San Juan Island Fire Rescue
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Firefighting Volunteers & Crews
Thank you to the Orcas Island firefighters, emergency personnel and all who supported them on the early morning of July 19th. One of our buildings was the other fire that night. Our Willis Lane fire
Learn How to Protect Your Home During a Wildfire
Jack Cohen will speak on Firewise communities From the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District Join us Thursday, August 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Eastsound Firestation with our special guest Jack
Glenna Hall Appointed to OPALCO Board
Glenna Hall At their July 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board of Directors appointed Glenna Hall, of San Juan Island, to fill the vacant seat for District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry,
Kathy Page, New Elementary Principal, Can’t Wait for School to Start
Kathy Page, new Orcas Island Elementary Principal By Cara Russell This September 4th the students of Orcas Island Elementary will go back to school with a new face greeting them at the door
Council Ready to Set Public Hearing Dates for Orcas Recycling Services
By Margie Doyle On Monday, July 29, San Juan County Solid Waste Program Administrator Sam Gibboney is slated to officially notify the County Council that key contract issues have been resolved regarding the Orcas Solid
Council Clerk’s Corner (C3)
By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the San Juan County Council Corner Quotes: “Policy should reflect the needs of the citizens.” – Rick Hughes “I only ate 2 pancakes at the Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast.” – Bob
Larsen Urges Support for Samish Tribe Lands
Bill in House Hearing Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, testified [earlier this week] in support of his bill to provide permanent protection to Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties. H.R. 1225 would put
Kids Film Contest: Why I Love Moran State Park
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Farrington Foundation remind kids there’s still time this summer to enter a film contest focusing on a favorite state park. The contest, entitled, “Why I
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play Free Concert in the Park
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Pack a picnic dinner, get on your best toe-tapping shoes (or your best kickin' cowboy boots) and join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for a free
