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Ranker’s Ocean Acidification Bill Goes to the Guv
From Senate Democratic Communications Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orca Island, issued this statement regarding the passage in the House of Representative of Senate Bill 5603: “Increasing acidity of our marine waters not only negatively impacts the
Guest Column: Byers Addresses “Trust Islanders”
As Rick Hughes does not want the endorsement of Trust Islanders, I write this open letter: Dear Trust Islanders: I am hoping – now that Rick has asked you not to endorse him – that
Council Candidates’ Takes on Tough Decisions
By Margie Doyle (Third in a series of articles) The Eagle Forum held a well-attended public forum on Saturday April 6 on Orcas Island in which candidates from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan residency districts
Letter to the Editor: Political Hat Tricks in Election
There are some crazy political hat tricks going on during this special county election season. Are you watching? First we had the Republican Party quietly disappear themselves in a full-on fit of “non-partisanship.” Then the
Council Candidates’ Takes on “Partisan” Elections
By Margie Doyle (Second in a series of articles) The Eagle Forum held a well-attended public forum on Saturday April 6 on Orcas Island in which candidates from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan residency districts
Letter to the Editor: Be Part of Moran Park’s Future
Please join Friends of Moran as we plant trees at Camp Moran this Saturday, April 20 at 10 am. We will meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Bring a round pointed shovel and gloves. We
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
By Rick Hughes I first announced my run for San Juan County Council on May 3, 2012. I decided to run because I felt it was the right time to make a difference. I honestly
Ferries: Now the Chelan is Down
From Washington State Ferries Updated at 4 p.m. April 16 Due to necessary repairs the Chelan is out of service. The following sailings have been cancelled: 1:55pm from Friday Harbor to Anacortes 4:30pm from Anacortes
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Freedom from Rules
We choose freedom. We live here so we can enjoy the peace, freedom, and natural beauty of our rural island paradise. Like many of us, we came here to escape the tyranny of “civilization” –
Library hosts “Europe in Crisis”
“The Future of the Euro” Thursday, April 25 at 6 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Orcas Island Public Library Financial experts Gerry Lawlor and Audra Query-Lawlor will share fascinating and personal
Two More Tuesdays to Fill Granny’s Attic
The Annual Granny's Attic sale will take place Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is one of the largest fund raisers for The Senior Center, which occupies the south “wing” of
SJ County Council: Help Us Streamline Regs
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Technology Manager At a special session on Monday, April 22, the San Juan County Council will begin work on streamlining government processes and regulations, and it is asking for
Final Community Conversation with Council
Tuesday, Apr. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Eastsound Fire Station By Ingrid Gabriel, Council Clerk The final meeting of the Community Conversations will focus on the “Priorities of Government.” This discussion will attempt to
Mental Illness: Undersheriff Distler and Deputies to Meet with Community
"Orcas Response to Newtown" continues at monthly meetings The next "Meet the Deputies" gathering will be on Monday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. It will a continuation of last
Letter to Editor: Michael Karp for OPALCO board
Michael Karp is running for the OPALCO board, and he has our vote and full support. Michael is uniquely qualified for the OPALCO board. He has been pioneering innovative and successful energy efficiency, renewable energy
Walla Walla’s Drive Motor Fixed
From David Moseley Assistant Secretary for Washington State Ferries After a five-month hiatus due to repairs following the failure of an electric drive motor in November, the Jumbo Class 188-car Walla Walla will return to
