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Orcas Park and Rec to Interview Potential Directors
In order to interview four finalists for the district's new Director position, the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission (OIPRD) is conducting two Special Public Meetings at the Eastsound Fire station. The OIPRD Special
Changed Time for Solid Waste Vendor Selection Meeting
From San Juan County Public Works The Vendor Selection Committee meeting for the Orcas Island Solid Waste Site scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 8:00am to 4:30pm has been changed to 2 pm until
Burglary, Vandalism at Public School Break-ins
From San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou Sheriff’s deputies on Orcas Island are investigating two recent school burglaries, the first reported July 7 at the High School, and the other reported July 10 at the
OPALCO System Fares Well in Electrical Storms
OPALCO’s system stood up to the test in the recent back-to-back electrical storms over San Juan County. System Engineer Joel Mietzner said “it is unusual to get electrical storms in our area and particularly two
Orcas Park and Rec Strives to Standardize Operations
Orcas Park and Rec, a taxing district, was formed with Orcas voter approval in 2010 By Ken Brown At their regular July 12 meeting, the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) knuckled
OPAL Recognized for Exceptional Board Leadership
Allen Smith, OPAL Board President, with Wally Gudgell, recipient of the winner of the "Peter Fisher Award for dedication to the cause of fair housing on Orcas Island," OPAL Community award, in May 2011.
Interested in Marine Technology? Apply for Scholarships Now!
By Margie Doyle Thanks to the San Juan County Economic Development Council, scholarships in career change and advancement are available to eight motivated persons. Recent high school graduates and those workers looking for a career
Prosecuting Attorney Refutes “Service Level” Approach in Budget Crunch
By Randall Gaylord, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Following are the County Prosecutor Randall Gaylord’s remarks to the San Juan County Council on July 12, 2012, regarding reductions to the prosecutor’s budget: “Objections to
Gaylord Argues in Favor of Public Safety Tax
Following are the prepared remarks of San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord Presented to the San Juan County Council on July 10, 2012: “On the Public Safety Sales Tax and Early 2013 Budget
OIFR Responds to Fire on Turtleback Mountain
By Kevin O'Brien On the morning of July 13, 2012 at 4:04 a.m., Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a fire on Turtleback Mountain following an electrical storm that passed over
Orcas Shuttle Bus Back
From the San Juan Scenic Byway Project Missed the bus? No time to pick up friends at the ferry? Too busy to give relatives the island tour? Arrived by private boat or airplane? Don’t worry!
Solid Waste Meeting on Orcas Cancelled
From the San Juan County Department of Public Works The Vendor Selection Committee meeting for the Orcas Island Solid Waste Site scheduled for Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Orcas Landing Conference Room has been
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
