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Letter to Editor: I Endorse Rick Hughes
I have known my friend Rick Hughes for over forty years. Although we grew up in different regions, from early childhood we have been linked by Orcas Island. Now we both consider ourselves lucky to
Letter to the Editor: Charter Schools Wrong for Washington Education
Vote NO on 1240 the Charter Schools ballot Initiative this November election. You might be a charter school advocate, but this is not what Washington State needs at this time or ever. If you want
Letter to the Editor: Three Charter Propositions Empower Voters
I want my voice to be heard more adequately in county government and that is why I am supporting Charter Amendments Propositions 1,2 and 3. Currently Council members, because of district elections, are accountable to
Letter to the Editor: Vote YES for both School Issues
As a NO voter on the previous $35 million School Bond , I enthusiastically urge a YES vote on the current School District Propositions 1 and 2, 1. a $11.9 million 20 year bond issue
Rep. Larsen to Meet with Vets
From Rep. Rick Larsen's office Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold five roundtable discussions with veterans over the next two weeks. Veterans are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about veterans’ issues and learn
School-Public Library Discussion this Tuesday
From Phil Heikkinen, Public Library Director School-Public Library Discussions: ideas about providing the best possible library services for students for the long-term will begin this week. Members of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) and
Guest Opinion: Charter Propositions Would Return to the Past
By Richard Fralick, San Juan County Councilman, Orcas West Richard Fralick, retiring Orcas West County Councilman I have served on the San Juan County Council for almost four years. Much of this time
Letter to the Editor: Six County Legislators Not Needed
Dear Editor: The Official Findings of the elected Charter Review Commissioners provide compelling reasons to support Proposition 1. After 20 meetings, they adopted detailed and documented findings on a 17-3 vote, and these can be
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes For the School Bond
Our children are our future! The children of Orcas Island deserve to learn in a safe environment. I have two grandchildren that live here on Orcas, Christian and Megan, and they have many years of
Fire Department Update from the Chief
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien # 2012- 10 September 12 through October 9, 2012 Calls for Service This report: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) 58 Fire/Other 17 Total 75 Year to Date: Emergency
Guest Opinion: Proposition 2 Provides Direction
By Ed Sutton Proposition #2 of the CRC proposals to amend the County Charter is difficult to analyze because valid arguments can be made to support the current Charter language or the amended version as
Guest Column: Prosecutor Will Adapt Policies to Vote on Marijuana Initiative
By Randall K. Gaylord San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney I will be closely following the results of the Initiative 502 concerning marijuana laws. I urge everyone in the county to study that measure and vote.
Letter to the Editor: Misconceptions About Charter Propositions
I’d like to address some of the significant misconceptions about the Charter Review Commission and Propositions 1, 2 and 3. The most troubling misconception is the assertion that Proposition 1 is unconstitutional and does not
Letter to the Editor: Marijuana Legalization Makes for Safer Communities
Washington voters have an opportunity to reverse decades of harm caused by marijuana prohibition. Study after study has confirmed that marijuana is safer than alcohol, healthier than tobacco. Yet we have arrested tens of thousands
Letter to the Editor: Coal Terminal Brings Many Negative Impacts
Dear Editor, I’m writing to express my concern about the Gateway Pacific Terminal proposed for north of Bellingham by Peabody Energy (Peabody Coal) and Seattle-based SSA Marine. The negative impacts that coal trains and the
School Ballot Issues: Renovation Bond $11.9 million;Tech Levy $200,000
Some of the visible deterioration at the Orcas Schools' "1980s buildings." For a fact sheet and more information go to www.orcasislandschools.org or to orcasforhealthysafeschools.com November election ballots, mailed this week, contain two Orcas Island School
