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Guest Column: Critical Areas Systems Are Interconnected & Interdependent
By Sadie Bailey When considering the fragmented ways we are looking at so-called “separate” Critical Areas categories, only one truth unfailingly dictates what happens to saltwater ecosystems: Everything flows downhill. Best Available Science soundly backs
Barge Loaded with Explosives Runs Aground
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office The San Juan County Sheriff's Patrol Vessel based on Orcas Island [assisted] the Coast Guard on the scene of the grounding of the barge St. Elias [on Monday
Letter to the Editor: What Are People Afraid Of?
Why are people afraid? I have been to three meetings for the League of Women Voters of San Juan County. At each meeting a pro and con statement was given regarding the renewal of the Land
Land Bank Initiative Statement Clarified by Assessor
By Charles Zalmanek San Juan County Assessor The Statement Against Proposition No. 1 written by the Committee Opposing Land Bank Initiative published in the voter’s pamphlet contains several inaccuracies which bear correction. First, the Land
Letter to the Editor: Elect New Charter Review Committee Members
Editor, With regard to the discussion about the election of the Charter Review Committee members on November 8th, I would like to suggest that we not elect former freeholders to the committee. I worry that
Ferries Re-scheduled for This Evening
from Washington State Ferries ((updated at 8 p.m.) The Yakima is out of service due to necessary repairs. The following temporary schedule is in effect: The Elwha will provide service for the remainder of the
Seven Reported Pertussis Cases on San Juan Island
Health Dept. Urges Residents to get Vaccinated By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager There are now 7 confirmed or probable case of pertussis on San Juan Island according to County Health Officer Frank
Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks to United Way of SJC
United Way of San Juan County graciously awarded a grant to Orcas Family Connections (OFC) in early 2011. With this grant, we were able to hire an office manager to assist our family advocate with
Ferry Alert: Friday A.M. San Juan Ferries Canceled
Washington State Ferries announced on Friday, Oct. 7, Due to necessary repairs on the Yakima, the Anacortes 6:20 a.m. and the Lopez 7:10 a.m. departures are canceled. The 8:05 a.m. Friday Harbor departure to Anacortes
OPALCO Studies Broadband Expansion
From Orcas Power and Light Company (OPALCO) OPALCO is committed to providing our member-owners with reliable, cost-effective utility services—and has been doing so since 1937. We are cooperating with emergency services and public safety providers,
Board Approves Hiring Additional OASIS Teachers
State allocations, apportionment for full-time employees (FTE), formula adjustments, special small high school apportionment funding and state-mandated reductions all add up to a pretty complex soup that is public school funding on Orcas Island. Those
A Glimpse of History: How Wilkes’ Crew Got Even With Their Boss
By Tom Welch Adolphus & Gordon Islands Sandy beaches line the shoreline where a little-known type of palm tree gently wafts in the island breeze, and sun-dappled ponds covered in lily pads dot
Social/Health Office on Wheels Comes to Orcas
Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Food Bank A mobile Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Service Office will be on Orcas at the Food Bank next Tuesday, October
The Issues Before Us: Election Forum Tonight
Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From the Orcas Sub-unit, League of Women Voters of the San Juans What would your answers be to the following questions? As
Orcas School Proposition #1: For or Against Capital Improvements
San Juan County Proposition 2 From the Online Voters Guide (CLICK): The Board of Directors of Orcas Island School District No. 137 adopted Resolution No. 2011-09 authorizing a capital levy for facility improvements. This measure
Waste Subcommittee Discusses Plans “A” and “B”
At the County Council meeting held on Orcas Island last Tuesday, Sept. 27, Solid Waste Subcommittee Chair Patty Miller said that the subcommittee was developing its message as to what the solid waste disposal system
