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Seminar on the Constitution and the Founding Fathers
Thursday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Friday Harbor By Minnie Kynch A seminar dedicated to that generation of resolute Americans we call the Founding Fathers. Author, performer and lecturer, Bill Norton
Council Candidates Debate! in Friday Harbor
Friday, April 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange The County Council candidates in the April 23 election will be participating in candidate debates from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April
Letter to the Editor: Pratt a Strong County Advocate
As your elected representatives in the Washington State Legislature, we understand the importance of advocating for San Juan County’s interests in Olympia. Lovel Pratt is a strong and effective advocate for your ferries, your environment,
Orcas Middle School Earns Achievement Award
Orcas Island School District's Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman was notified by Randy Dorn, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction this week that Orcas Island Middle School has earned the 2012 Washington Achievement Award. Washington
Ferry Alert Update: Yakima Back Running, Sailings Juggleded
Updated April 4 at 10:45 a.m. From Washington State Ferries The Yakima is back in service with a late 9:30 a.m. Anacortes to Friday Harbor departure after undergoing necessary repairs. The vessel had been out
Letter to the Editor: Byers is an Effective Worker
I am voting for Lisa Byers for County Council. Having served as a San Juan County Commissioner and as a County Council Member, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of making sure we
Meet Candidate Byers at the Kitchen
From Janet Brownell Soon you will be voting for the County Council position from Orcas/Waldron (District #2) Candidate Lisa Byers invites all to meet with her on Monday, April 8 at The Kitchen, 249 Prune
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Experience Needed
To the Editor: My support for the candidate from San Juan Island for the County Council goes to Lovel Pratt. Her intelligent and wise service, both on the County's Planning Commission and on the County
Volunteer with Friends of Moran!
Friends of Moran Park Gift Shop at Mt. Constitution Summit Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. in the Public Library From the Friends of Moran Each summer season for the last 6 years
Letter to the Editor: Mt. Baker Road Project Unprofessional
Dear Public Works Department, I am sure that I am not alone in expressing my outrage at how the Mount Baker Road project is being handled. For reasons that do not appear to make any
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s the Sensible Choice
To the Editor: Lovel Pratt, in my opinion, is the best candidate from San Juan Island for the new County Council. At the League of Women Voters candidates' forum, her openness to all questions, even
County April Elections – Frequently Asked Questions
From F. Milene Henley San Juan County has not had an April election for at least 20 years (that’s how far back we looked). But this week, you will receive your ballot for our upcoming
Letter to the Editor: Byers is Creative & Thoughtful
I supported Greg Ayers in the County Council primary election; I’m now supporting Lisa Byers unequivocally and enthusiastically, and here’s why. She knows how to engage in productive public discourse. Many issues that confront our
Granny’s Attic Wants Your Old Treasures!
Donations open on Tuesdays 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Senior Center Granny’s Attic Sale is just around the corner. This is one of the largest
Libraries Hold Joint Meeting Tomorrow
Tuesday, April 2, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Orcas Island School Library Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees, the Orcas Island School Board, and Library and School Staff are continuing discussions about
OIFR Initiates Rapid Stop on House Fire
By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Fire Fighters stop a fire in a mobile home at Dolphin Bay on March 30 On Saturday, March 30, 2013 at
