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Orcas Fire Dept. Holds Second Town Hall Regarding Services
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastound Fire Hall From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) One of the most critical issues that Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently evaluating is how to
Co-op Members Can Sign Up for OPALCO Broadband: Internet and Phone Service
OPALCO’s member engagement effort is just starting and there is plenty of time to ask questions and give feedback on the plan to bring much better Internet plus phone service to 90% of San Juan
Park and Rec Update on Fields and Programs
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) is looking ahead to spring sports, and concerned about weather-related overbooked fields. Chaired by Bob Eagan, on Feb. 14 the OIPRD Board discussed the maintenance of
County Workshop with Advisory Committees
Monday, Feb. 25 - Videoconferencing available at 8:30 a.m. at Orcas and Lopez Libraries The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, February 25, 2013 in the Legislative Hearing
Letter to the Editor: E-mails Reflect On Our Culture
It has come to my attention that e-mails containing a video of me are circulating. The video was first posted on a blog, then e-mailed from one real estate agent to another on San Juan Island.
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Speaks of Congratulations and Concerns
Congratulations to Lisa Byers, Lovel Pratt and Bob Jarmen for their recent primary victories. I look forward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail. I would like to
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
