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National Test of Emergency Alert System Nov. 9
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2 pm (EST) and run concurrently
Letter to the Editor: Money Misspent on Marijuana “Threat”
Organized crime derives about 50 percent of its income from smuggling and distributing marijuana. We spent $15 billion on drug wars in 2010 of which over $7 billion is spent annually towards arresting and prosecuting
League of Women Voters at Vote411.org Gives Voter Information
From the National League of Women Voters Education Fund The last few days of election 2011 are upon us and we are working at a fever pitch to get voters the information they are looking
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank’s Job Not Yet Done
Vote Yes for the Land Bank—It’s not too late. As a mother, worker, tax payer and land owner in San Juan County I am writing to those who haven’t voted yet, to encourage you
Meeting Today at Noon: A Game Change as the CAO Update Includes Agricultural Areas
Today, Nov. 4 Agricultural Stakeholders from noon to 2 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall Washington State mulled for over four years if agricultural areas should be included in the required Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) updates.
Legislators Slated to Attend Ferry Community Partnership Meeting in Anacortes
Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Anacortes Public Library From the Ferry Community Partnership State Representatives Larry Seaquist, Jeff Morris, and Kristine Lytton will be in attendance this Saturday,
Son Pleads Gulty to Murder of Mother and Arson
From the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Sentenced in Juvenile Court for Murder, Adult Court for Arson Taylor D. Hammel, 16, of Friday Harbor, Washington, pleaded guilty today, November 2, 2011, to two
Letter to the Editor: Support Moana Kutsche for Charter Review Commission
Please join me in support of Moana Kutsche as our future Charter Review Commissioner. I have known Moana for almost a decade and whenever we discuss local issues I have been quite impressed with her
Orcas Boosters Achieve Winter Goal of $11,000
From the Orcas Island Boosters With profound gratitude to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) and many generous community members, the Orcas Boosters are pleased to announce that we have
Letter to the Editor: Many Back Land Bank Renewal
Many in our community support the Land Bank renewal. Listed below are names of supporters gathered at the San Juan County Fair booth willing to have their name used in an ad to support a
Eastsound Planners Meet Tomorrow
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet with Orcas County Council members and the public. Discussion of a letter to be sent to the
Annual Revaluations Are Coming To the County
By Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor Current State law allows for counties to perform property tax assessments either on an annual basis or on a cyclical basis not to exceed reappraisal of real property every
Rep. Kris Lytton Drills County Council for Priorities
Kris Lytton, State Representative from the 40th District, came before the San Juan County Council today and urged them to distill their list of 2012 Legislative Priorities to identify the top one or
Emergency Mgmt. Hosts Quake, Tsunami Lectures
Thursday November 17th at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From The SJC Department of Emergency Management The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist
Support Lady Vikings Soccer in Post-Season Play
From the Lady Vikings Girls Soccer Team We are off to post season play again this year and have a really great t-shirts for you to buy to help us along the way. They
Changes at the Library Board of Trustees
By Rachel Newcombe The Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees has some recent changes. Tom Welch has resigned as president due to health issues and as of October 11, 2011 Joan Pedrick will serve as
