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Guest Column: How Coal Trains Could Choke NW’s Economic Engines
From Crosscut.com By Floyd McKay "A new study of rail transportation problems associated with the transport of millions of tons of coal from the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana to proposed export terminals
Representative Larsen Co-sponsors Bill to Decrease Out-sourcing Jobs
From Bryan Thomas Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on July 9] co-sponsored legislation to bring jobs back to the United States by rewarding companies that in-source jobs and closing loopholes
County “Early Budget Report” Shows Tough Choices Still Ahead
Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal Would Help, Pro Tem Administrator says By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager County Administrator Pro Tem Bob Jean told the County Council at its June 26 meeting
Judd Cove Preserve Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk
Steve Cohan during restoration of Judd Cove Lime Kiln. Photo courtesy of Gail Johannes Saturday, July 21 at 1 p.m. at Fowler's Way Trailhead The County Land Bank will sponsor a walk
Bring Your Art Donations for the Library Art Show and Silent Auction
Calling all artists, art collectors and spring cleaners! The Orcas Island Library fair is collecting donations of artwork for the art auction. The bring-in date is Saturday, July 14th, 10 am to 4 pm. Donations
Library’s Summer Reading Club Inspires Kids: Dream Big!
Children’s Librarian Nita Couchman, in straw hat at left, with members of the Summer Reading Club Summer reading, unlimited by school assignments, book reports and homework, presents a wide-open landscape to imagine,
Guest Opinion: Sales Tax Good Way to Share Costs of Public Safety
By Randall Gaylord San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Your County Council has unanimously approved an ordinance supported by judges, prosecutors, sheriffs, clerks and Town of Friday Harbor officials for a local sales tax with proceeds
State Wants to Hear Your Voice on Transportation
from the State Transportation Commission We wanted to let you know that the Transportation Commission has launched the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) and we encourage you to join the discussion. A DOWNLOADABLE PRESS RELEASE
OPALCO Progress Report on Broadband Initiative
As OPALCO’s Board continues to study the feasibility of the Broadband Initiative, progress is being made. At our last report, there were three major contingencies to address before the Board could consider a vote on
State Launches Information and Reporting Line for Marine Debris
From the Washington Department of Ecology The state is announcing a new toll-free reporting and information line for citizens who spot marine debris on Washington beaches. Beachgoers are encouraged to call 1-855-WACOAST (1-855-922-6278) to
New Orcas Coupon Book is Ready!
The Orcas Island Senior Center's Advisory Board has just released its 3rd "Orcas on the Go" coupon book From the Senior Center Advisory Committee It's here! The 3rd all Orcas coupon book sponsored
Editor’s Column: The Immigrant in My Mother’s Bedroom
My parents had immigrated to the U.S. after my brothers were born, but before my sister and I came along. My brothers became naturalized citizens when they were in college, and a few years later,
County Solid Waste Subcommittee to Discuss Buget Sustainability
Thursday, July 5, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Orcas Landing Meeting Room, The San Juan County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 5, 2012 in the
Think American Politics is Dirty? Come See “Patriocracy”
Monday, July 2 at 6:30 pm at the Orcas Public Library The Orcas Island sub-group of the League of Women Voters (LWV) plans another showing of the documentary "Patriocracy" as part of its Membership Drive,
School Board Trims Upcoming Budget to the Bone
By Margie Doyle The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board faced a tight budget for 2012-13 with little – no – wriggle room at its regular meeting last Thursday evening. At the meeting’s end,
Orcas Anti-Coal Port Coalition Creates Website
A new resource for the Orcas Community has been announced with the creation of the Orcas NO COALition website at www.OrcasNOCOALition.net. Orcas NOCOALition is a nonpartisan group of Orcasians committee to informing our local community
