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League of Women Voters Plan Election Forums
The League of Women Voters of San Juan Islands have invited candidates for San Juan County Council positions to Election Forums on the following dates: Monday, March 25 at San Juan Middle School in Friday
Tax Preparation Help on Tuesdays
Jim Biddick is available to help low-income islanders with simple tax returns. To make an appointment, please phone Jim at 376-2488. Most appointments are held at the Orcas Senior Center, Tuesdays, from 9-4. Suggested donation
Science and Food Affected by Ocean Acidification
Seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 pm at Friday Harbor Labs, San Juan Island From the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee San Juan County residents wanting to learn more about ocean acidification are
Library Can Help with Tax Forms, But Not Advice
By Kathy Lunde This year, as in the past, the Orcas Island Public Library will be receiving hard copy tax forms from the IRS. However, we have been informed that many of these forms will
Letter to the Editor: The Great Divide
The polarization of opinion here has reached a fever pitch which is threatening the future of the San Juan Islands. There are environment concerns which are bitterly opposed by property right advocates. This division exists nationally. On
Is Chetzemoka Ferry a Lemon?
From the Everett Herald By Jerry Cornfield, Herald Writer A simmering debate on the design, durability and cost of the Chetzemoka ferry is heating up and may be nearing the boiling point. State lawmakers are
Charter Propositions’ “Invalidation” Lawsuit Proceeds
Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. in San Juan County Superior Court in Friday Harbor By Margie Doyle The "Charter Proposition" lawsuit to be heard in Superior Court in Friday Harbor on Tuesday has the
Leadership San Juan Islands Begins New Cohort
By Morgan Meadows, Leadership San Juan Islands Outreach On January 25, 2013, Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) welcomed Cohort IX to Orcas Island for a two-day retreat session. Heartwood, the Center for Inspired Living in
Interisland Ferry Canceled Sunday Afternoon
Updated at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 By Margie Doyle Due to propulsion problems, the Chelan's 12:00 sailing to Anacortes from Orcas was canceled. Washington State Ferries reports that the 1:50 pm Anacortes to Lopez,Shaw,
Guest Column: Update on Reuse at the Orcas Island Transfer Station
By Mark DeTray If you have been wondering, pondering, musing over and/or otherwise asking yourself and others about the status of site clean-up and a new reuse center at the Orcas Island Transfer Station, here's
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Thanks Participants in Primary Election
To the Editor: Thank you to everyone who voted in the primary election and to all the candidates who participated. I look forward to a positive and civil general election campaign and vigorous discussions about
100 Musicians! 1 Great Cause!
Please “mark your calendars” for Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. The community is invited to attend the Music Advocacy Group's (MAG) 16th annual benefit concert for the Orcas School Music Program in the Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Thanks Friends and Supporters
THANK YOU to all my supporters, family, and friends for voting in the primary and putting me through to the general election. Your faith in me and my views has been overwhelming. I would like
Legal Pot: What Rules Should Apply?
Two documents offer recommendations; Mt. Vernon Forum Tuesday, Feb. 19 From the Skagit County Child and Family Consortium As you may know, the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) is hosting public forums across the
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Offers Congratulations
Dear Editor, First I want to congratulate Rick Hughes, Bob Jarman, Lovel Pratt and Lisa Byers for their strong showing, clearing the primary and going on to the general election. Second is that I want
Guest Column: Funding for Moran State Park Still Uncertain
By Michel Vekved, President, Friends of Moran State Park Funding of state parks is still uncertain. State Legislators need to hear from the citizens of Washington. Remember when we all spoke up in June? Well
