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Small Business Administration Offers Advice re: Affordable Care Act
By Meredith K. Olafson of the Small Business Administration (SBA) The Small Business Administration and Small Business Majority are launching the Affordable Care Act 101 weekly webinar series. Each week, SBA representatives will walk
Fire Chief Calls Town Hall Meeting
from Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will host a town hall meeting on Monday, July 22, 5:00 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall to discuss the
Letter to the Editor: The Library Picnic was a Blast!
I want to thank everyone who joined us last Saturday the 13th, during our picnic to celebrate 20 years in our current building. Everyone seemed to have such a good time with the music, pulled-pork
Democrats Hold 40th District Meeting on San Juan
The 40th Legislative District (Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties) will be having its summer quarterly meeting on July 20th in beautiful Friday Harbor from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Juan
Mt. Baker Road Project Goes On and On and…
By Margie Doyle Colin Huntemer, Senior Project Engineer for San Juan County Public Works Department overseeing the Mt. Baker Road project, gave some answers to Orcas Issues this week to questions about the ongoing project, widening
Sen. Ranker Elected President of the Pacific NW Economic Region
From the Senate Democrat Office Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, was elected President on Wednesday [July 17] of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) at the organization’s Annual Summit in Anchorage, AK. Formed in
Orcas Recycling Services Ready to Sign on the Dotted Line
By Margie Doyle Orcas Recycling Services (ORS/The Exchange) and San Juan County are poised to sign off on the contract to assume management of the Orcas Transfer Station for solid waste disposal. The Exchange
Editorial: OPALCO Board Should Invest in Wireless Spectrum Purchase
Update: The July 18 OPALCO Board Meeting will NOT discuss the purchase of the wireless spectrum, due to an absent board member and a new board member. By Margie Doyle Ever felt you wasted your
Fire Danger Climbs from Low to Moderate
The fire danger in San Juan County is now “MODERATE”. from San Juan County Fire Marshall Smokey the Bear reminds us the fire danger is increasing in San Juan County. While visitors and
County’s Community Network Soldiers On
By Margie Doyle An unheralded group of county social service providers decided last week, on Thursday, July 11 to continue its bi-monthly meetings with member funds and new leadership. The San Juan Community Network/Readiness
Prepare for Affordable Care-Medicaid Expansion
From Gov. Jay Inslee’s Communications Office July 16, 2013 — Gov. Jay Inslee, joined by federal and state health care leaders and a coalition of more than 100 local organizations from across the state
Important Notice to Eastsound Water Users!
From Paul Kamin, General Manager Eastsound Water Users Association Our friends at the Eastsound Sewer District have asked EWUA members for an unusual favor. This request applies specifically to EWUA members who are also
School Scores Free Modular Building
This building, constructed in 2011, will come to the Orcas School campus this week. Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline says that a new modular building should be arriving on campus by
Orcas School Budget Hearings Scheduled
The Orcas Island School District No. 137 will be completing the 2013–2014 budget, and placing the same on file in the school district office by Monday, July 15th, 2013, and a copy thereof will be
Post-Prime Ball Players! Wanna Play?
From David Turnoy Past Your Prime But Still Want to Play Ball? Remember those fond memories of the smell of freshly-cut grass, of getting out on the sandlot and playing baseball or softball in the
Gov. to Unveil Health Care Act Enrollment Plans
Governor Jay Inslee and health care leaders convene “Coverage is Here” Enrollment Summit, July 16 in Seattle From the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Governor Jay Inslee and other health care leaders
