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Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Business Activism Protects Working, Middle Classes
Our community has a tremendous opportunity this April to elect Rick Hughes as our county-wide council member. Rick brings a unique perspective to the council, one lacking from this past council, and the one before
Letter to the Editor: Byers’ Work Experience Shows Leadership
I have been a middle class resident on Orcas Island for more than 20 years now. Some of you know me from when I worked in the Orcas Senior Center as “That Licensing Lady” (2005-2008).
Laws to Mitigate Ocean Acidification Pass in State Senate
From Washington Democratic Committee On March 13, Senator Kevin Ranker and environmental leaders passed key legislation off the floor of the Senate aimed at climate disruption and reducing ocean acidification. Substitute Senate Bill 5802
Council to Consider Extending the Effective Date for CAO Implementation
By Stan Matthews County Interim Internet Technology Manager At its regular meeting on March 12, the San Juan County Council voted to conduct a public hearing to consider moving the effective date of the Critical
Letter to the Editor: Pratt is Committed to Ecology and Economy
I’m writing to support Lovel Pratt’s candidacy for County Council, District 1. In my role as a member of Lopez No COALition, I have had the pleasure of working with her and seen her in
Investigation Finds Human Error Caused $3M Ferry Incident
“Crews improperly set electrical circuits … the current melted vital parts of the inactive motor over a period of 40 minutes” From Washington State Department of Transportation A three-month safety investigation recently concluded that
County Public Works Holds Orcas Open House
Tuesday, March 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall From the San Juan County Public Works Department San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House to talk with
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Shares My Concerns
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Lovel Pratt for San Juan County Council (District 1). The priorities she’s committed to speak to my concerns: a strong and sustainable local economy, advocacy for
Ranker in the State Legislature: Fight for Education Funding
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement regarding Senate Bills passed on March 6: “The Washington state Senate spent many hours on the floor yesterday to pass a package of five bills dealing
Exciting Times at the Senior Center
By Stephen Bentley, Chair, Senior Services Advisory Committee These are exciting times at the Orcas Island Senior Center. On a recent Monday morning a class of aspiring writers gathered to share their work in the
Seed Sharing, Roundtable, Keynote Speech and Contra Dance Fill Agricultural Summit
Saturday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, for all things agricultural, including:
Letter to the Editor: Byers Has Proven Herself an Effective Leader
I am supporting Lisa Byers for the San Juan County Council. After observing her in action for more than a year as a member of the OPAL board, I believe she is one of the
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Wednesday
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting will be held at the Deer Harbor Community Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The Deer Harbor Community Center is located at 4319
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Shows Overall Leadership
Rick has run, has won, is our current sitting Councilman, and is now running again for the seat of Councilman for San Juan County District #2. As a local property and business owner Rick has
Update from The Exchange: Status of Contract, Reuse and Site Cleanup
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director The Exchange is working diligently with the County on finalizing the contract for operating the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The expected date for the hand-off from
National Conservation Area for San Juans Proposed in U.S. Congress
Legislation would designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land a National Conservation Area From Senator Maria Cantwell’s Press Office Today, [March 7} the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate
