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Letter to the Editor: Mt. Baker Road Project a “Disgrace”
Dear Commissioners, A few weeks ago I called Frank Mulcahy your head of the Public Works Department to express my concern and outrage over the surface being torn off of the Mt Baker and North
Islands’ Ferry Meeting in June
From David Moseley, Secretary for Ferries, Washington State Department of Transportation Twice annually, WSF hosts a series of community meetings throughout our service area to discuss current ferry system issues. Input can also be given
Letter to the Editor: Come Help Design the New Exchange
On behalf of the Exchange Board I would like to thank Fred Klein, David Kau, and everyone else who has agreed to participate in the "Create A New Exchange" project. We are thrilled that the
Island Businesses: Report Major Economic Impacts due to I-5 Bridge Closure
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Emergency Management Director At the request of the WA Governor's office, [see previous story orcasissues.com/gov-taps-fund-for-bridge-affected-businesses] any island business who feels [it has] suffered impacts to [its] revenue as a
Gov. Taps Fund for Bridge-Affected Businesses
From Governor Jay Inslee’s Office On May 28, Governor Jay Inslee directed the state Department of Commerce to release $150,000 from its Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account to support local economies affected by the
Walk and Run for Healthy Energy
Fifth Annual DVSAS 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at Orcas High School DVSAS is excited to host a fun activity which allows individuals and families to focus healthy energy on ending
Experts to Speak on “Sound Shoreline Science”
June 4 on Orcas Island from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Friends of the San Juans A free educational public forum about the importance of healthy shorelines will be hosted June
Internet Snafu Strikes County
By Stan Matthews County Internet Technology/Information Systems Manager San Juan County, like most of the state’s Counties, routes its Internet and electronic data connections through the state’s Intergovernmental Network (IGN). During the past two days,
Noxious Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel By Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, WSU Master Gardener’s Course graduates Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert - Please look for Spurge Laurel on your property and in the community.
The Legacy of Memorial Day: In Flanders Fields
The Poppies Grow... In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce
New Business Investment Plan for Veterans
SBA Announces New Initiative with Top Lenders To Help Veterans Become Small Business Owners From the Washington State Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced [last week] the SBA Veteran Pledge
Congressman Larsen To Host Roundtable On Impacts Of I-5 Bridge Collapse
Tuesday, May 28th from 2 to 3 p.m. at Burlington City Hall From the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) Congressman Rick Larsen is holding a roundtable on the economic business and manufacturing impact
Kids and Pets Shine in Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade
The annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade brings out animal-loving Orcas Islanders, including Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulson at far left in orange apron. They came on two legs and four legs, with sunglasses and leashes,
County Offers Support in I-5 Bridge Collapse, Recovery
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) San Juan Islands Issues a Reminder that Islands are Open for Business As news of the I-5 bridge collapse reached the islands on
OIFR Seeks Solutions to After Hours Medical Care
Thursday, June 13, at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Fire and Rescue When you call 911 or knock on our door, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is
Guest Column: How WSDOT Will Manage the I-5 Collapse
WSDOT has created a popular database of over 3,000 businesses that receive real-time alerts of traffic disruptions on state highways By Paula Hammond for Crosscut.com Thursday night’s collapse of the I-5 Skagit River Bridge horrified
