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Orcas Firefighters Make a Quick Stop to a Vacation Rental Fire
From Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief On Sunday, May 27th at 8:51 p.m. 22 emergency responders and 9 units from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in the Sunderland
Guest Opinion: Community Immunity – Taking Care of Each Other
Orcas Drop-in Immunization Clinic May 31 at County Health Offices, Orcas Senior Center By Iris Graville, Orcas Island School Nurse Here’s what we islanders do for each other. We make meals when a new baby
Letter to the Editor: County Needs Gov’t. Change
Imagine . . . How bad can it be to work as the Administrator of San Juan County? It seems like a dream job and it pays top dollar. Imagine moving to these Islands to
Education Foundation Parties as it Fundraises
By Margie Doyle The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) pulled out all the stops in its annual "Food for Thought" fundraiser on Saturday, May 26. It was assisted by many, whom OIEF President
A Way Forward: Builders Prompt School Levy/Bond Discussion
At the May 24 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the ongoing situation of maintaining middle school buildings (the 1980s buildings) was again scrutinized by the board as they considered community support for bonds
Rainwater Catchment Will Reduce Watering Costs at School Garden
A rainwater catchment system for the expanded school garden which would be located next to the Orcas Island School District Office building was proposed to the school board by Madie Murray of Farm to Cafeteria, and was unanimously
Lots of Low-tide Days Call to Community Scientists
From the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Coming up: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory (IMHO) Field Research Days, Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of
Friday Morning Ferry to Islands Full — Heavy Holiday Weekend Expected
From Washington State Ferries As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney BC sailing at 8:30 a.m. is full. Customers are advised to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times
Council Salutes Administrator Pete Rose
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Donald “Pete” Rose was honored for his service to San Juan County yesterday, Tuesday, May 22, at his last Council meeting as County Administrator. After
Council Approves Contract for Administrator Pro Tem
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council yesterday [May21] unanimously approved a consultant agreement retaining veteran government manager Robert W. Jean to serve as County Administrator Pro Tem. Jean
Council Meeting Starts Early this Tuesday
The San Juan County Council will start a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22. The Special Meeting agenda call for items from the county administrator regarding Parking Code Amendments (2nd touch) –
View Birds of Coffelt Farm with Kim Middleton
Saturday, May 26 from 9 am - Noon Sustainably managed farmland can provide a rich environment for birds, and at the Coffelt Farm Preserve this is well demonstrated. The diversity of forest, open pastures, hedgerows, ponds,
40th District Legislators to Host Three Town Hall-style Forums
Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Friday Harbor at Mullins Senior Center Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island and Reps. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, and Kris Lytton, D-Anacortes, are reaching out to 40th
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination Clinics Scheduled Here
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager A new report from the Washington Department of Health shows reported cases of pertussis this year jumped by 200 in a single week in early May, to
Boat Accident Claims Life of Bellingham Man
From Sheriff Rob Nou On Friday, May 18, 2012 about 2:30 p.m. a boating accident resulted in a single fatality in the Salish Sea southwest of Sucia Island in San Juan County waters. Three Bellingham
Town Hall with County Council Reps Miller & Fralick
Thursday, May 24, 4–5:45 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall from Ingrid R. Gabriel, Clerk of the San Juan County Council Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Patty Miller, District 5,
