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Raindrops Keep Falling – Hey, that’s Stormwater!
By Mindy Kayl The outfall pipe into East Sound When a rain drop falls in Eastsound it will most likely end up going into a storm drain like the one to the left.
Home Saved After Guest House Catches Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue cleans up after fire in Sea Acres on March 18. Photo courtesy Orcas Fire and Rescue from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire & Rescue Chief On Saturday, March 16, at
Fire & Rescue Town Hall Brings Out Sheriff Boat Supporters
Correction: Next Fire and Rescue Working Session, Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At its Town Hall meeting earlier this month, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners, Chief Kevin
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Does the Hard Work
I don’t usually write letters to the editor nor do I take a public position on candidates for office. But I am making an exception for Lovel Pratt because I have worked with her for
Agricultural Resources Committee Seeks Coordinator for Island Grown Program
San Juan County's Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC), with the assistance of NW Agricutural Business Center, is seeking a Membership Coordinator for the Island Grown Program. This position is approx. 40 hours/month thru 2013. Prior marketing
Update from the County’s Solid Waste Administrator
From Sam Gibboney, San Juan County Solid Waste Administrator Update on the status of the transition of solid waste services, by island: Orcas Island Despite the fire at the Exchange, plans for the transition of
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
