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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
Port of Lopez Community Forum June 26
The Port of Lopez invites community members to join in a discussion of the future of the port and potential economic vitality projects. The forum will be held at Lopez Center from 5-7 p.m. on
Orcas Library Supports Health & Wellness Events
Orcas Library is hosting a Health & Wellness Week starting Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13. Librarian Holly King writes, "The focus of the event is to teach individuals how to take charge of
Willis Lane House Fire Extinguished by Orcas Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue put out a fire at a Willis Lane dwelling. There were no injuries reported By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On the morning of
House Passes Main Budget; Senate Leaders Defend Statements
By John Stang of Crosscut.com Washington Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom said Thursday that the House Democrats' proposed referendum to close seven tax exemptions to help fund improvements to education is too much of a
All Welcome to Eagle Forum Meeting
From April Duke Eagle Forum of San Juan County is having our 3rd annual meeting on June 7 at 7 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall on Orcas Island. We are having a Pulled Pork
County Emergency Responders Finalize Boat Plans
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office As part of a continuing effort to develop a cooperative multi-agency marine emergency response program, plans have been finalized for construction of a new vessel that will replace
State Budget: Democrats Compromise; Cut School Funding
By John Stang Crosscut.com Democrats will give up roughly 78 percent of the new tax revenue that they originally wanted in order to reach a budget compromise with the Republican-oriented Senate. It's hard to say
Eastsound Planning Looks at New Development and Allowing Kiosks
Thursday, June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At tomorrow’s Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting the county advisory committee members will review plans to clear
Mindy Kayl Earns Land Development Expertise
On May 9th of 2013, Mindy Kayl completed the Department of Ecology training for determining Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Currently, shoreline regulations base development setbacks on the OHWM. The OHWM is different from "high
Council Agenda for Tomorrow: Bridges, Boats and Waste-Recycling
The morning session of the County Council meeting for Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers in Friday Harbor, calls for: Discussion of the Mt. Vernon-Burlington I-5 Bridge Response & Impact
Sleek New Van for Orcas Island Senior Center
By Hawley Roddick The Orcas Island Senior Center has a handsome new van to transport members. This $60,085 Chevrolet Aerolite mini-bus, which is ADA certified, carries eight passengers, and has a lift for wheelchairs as
Help The Exchange to Rise Again from the Ashes
Join the team to rebuild the Exchange from its ashes -- come to the Redesign meetings, starting on Sunday, June 2. Also, The Exchange Phoenix Fund has been established at the Community Foundation to
Guest Column: Tar Sand Drilling Equipment Truck Took Out the Skagit River I-5 Bridge
By Chom Graecen The Alberta Tar Sands are directly connected to the I-5 Skagit River bridge disaster. Calgary-based Mullen Trucking was hauling housing (a huge box) for oil drilling equipment to Vancouver, Washington. This is
Statement from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Special Session Progress
From Governor Jay Inslee's Office “I asked lawmakers to make real progress this week on a key budget issue — making a technical fix to our estate tax law to keep existing revenues for the
Editorial: Want Civility? Get Involved!
By Margie Doyle I heard from many islanders, and I too felt, that the innuendos, exaggerations and half-truths of the last County Council election discouraged them from engaging in the government's political process. Government is
