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School Board Meets Minimum Education Plan Deadline, Cuts Teaching Staff
At the April 28 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the board unanimously – and reluctantly -- approved the Minimum Education Plan in expectation of major cuts in state funding. The effect of this
OPAL Housing Awards Given to Joe & Kathi Ciskowski, Wally Gudgell
Penny Sharp Sky and Allen Smith spoke movingly of Orcas Island history and lifestyle when they gave out the feel-good awards that came at the close of the OPAL (Of People and Land) Community Trust
Ballot Tracker Lawsuit Comes to a Boil
$10,000 partial settlement awarded to Green Party plaintiffs A monetary settlement of $10,000 was awarded to Green Party representatives in a lawsuit filed against San Juan County over its use of the Ballot Tracker vote
May Brings Many Changes to County Staff
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Retirements and reassignments are changing the face of several county departments. The most visible changes occurred April 29th when Public Works Director Jon Shannon stepped down,
OPAL Community Trust Open House & Annual Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon
Updated April 29 at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, April 30th Of People and Land (OPAL) Community Land Trust will open its two latest acquisitions to the public, followed by the celebration of the completed Wild
Volunteer Technical Advisors Sought by County for Shoreline Update
Request for Qualifications for Assistance with Technical Review of the San Juan County Shoreline Master Program Update Documents San Juan County requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from citizens interested in volunteering for appointment to the
Smaller Sealth to Run Next Week
From Washington State Ferries Due to scheduled vessel maintenance, the 90-car Sealth will replace the 144-car Hyak for one week beginning Saturday, April 30. Please plan to arrive at the terminal early and anticipate overloads,
Medicine Take-Back Day Observed Everyday at Ray’s Pharmacy
On Saturday, April 30, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be holding its second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At multiple locations across the country DEA-sponsored events will be held. On Orcas Island,
Wilks Speak at Land Management Meeting with Interior Secretary Salazar
Orcas residents Denise and Daniel Wilk attended a public meeting with U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, to discuss the San Juan Islands and the Bureau of Land Management Wednesday, April 27 in Anacortes.
Citizens Petition Drive to Renew the Land Bank Begins
A group of citizens from across San Juan County have formed an official Ballot Committee to help gather signatures to place the renewal of the Land Bank on the November 2011 County ballot. Signature-gatherers will be asking
Mt Baker Road & Trail Improvement Project Update
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Design work, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition are underway on the Orcas Island Mt. Baker Road and Trail Improvement project. The design is 60% complete and environmental permitting will
LWV Asks: Are the Times A-Changin’? at May 2 Meeting in Friday Harbor
The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters San Juans for their monthly membership meeting Monday, May 2nd at noon in the Friday Harbor library on Guard St. The format is a
League of Women Voters Honors SJ Family Resource Center Co-Founder at Annual Meeting
San Juan Community Home Trust Director speaks about Affordable Housing Needs Contributed by Ann Jarrell Twenty-five League of Women Voters San Juan members and guests attended the Annual Meeting luncheon in Friday Harbor on Monday
OPALCO’s Annual Meeting & Election May 14
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its members. On Saturday, May 14th, the member-owners will exercise their right to elect their Board of
Craftsman Corner’s Conditional Use Permit Denied
On April 15, the San Juan County Hearings Examiner, Phil Obrechts, denied the application for a Conditional Use Permit for commercial use for the Craftsman Corner property on the corner of Lovers Land and Enchanted
Ferries’ Peak Season Surcharge Begins May 1
During the ferry system’s busiest months, a peak season surcharge is in effect for vehicles and drivers paying full fare, except for customers utilizing the frequent user multi-ride cards. The peak season is in effect
