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BullWings Survey: Should the School Board Take the Money?
(Editor's Note: the question before the school board on[intlink id="11887" type="post"]matching grant funds[/intlink] has been placed before BullWings:Orcas Issues readers at the top of the website from April 1 to April 10. Please consider "voting"
Letter to the Editor: Solid Waste Questions
The solid waste issue is being debated presently. Apparently some options are being considered by our council members. The option that entails keeping facilities open on three islands and includes additional funding through property taxes
“A Way Forward” Consensus Group Issues Statement
By Fred Klein A diverse group of over 40 islanders has been meeting with a goal "to reach a [intlink id="11846" type="post"]consensus on a way forward[/intlink] to ensure that the facilities of the OISD are
Kids and Drugs on Orcas Island
Deputy Bruce Distler, the “Drug Recognition Expert” with the Orcas Island Sheriff’s Office will be the featured speaker at the next monthly meeting of the PTSA on Thursday, April 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Radiation from Japanese Reactors Found in SJC Rainwater
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer, Frank James, M.D., reports that measurable amounts of radiation from Japan have been found in rainwater in San Juan County, but in amounts
Judd Cove Guided Walk this Sunday
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to a Guided Interpretive Walk at the Judd Cove Preserve. Join Ruthie Dougherty on a walk to explore the preserve's natural and cultural history, including the
The Chelan Returns to Service with a Fresh Face
WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley said last week, “You may not recognize the Chelan when it returns to the Anacortes/Sidney B.C. route… next week after receiving a much needed new coat of paint
State & Private Business Experts Speak at Economic Futures Lunch
State Economist paints mixed picture of economic future: Strategist warns of “asymmetric trade” Attempting to look through the windshield at what’s ahead and the rear-view mirror at statistics, Washington State Chief Economist Aru Raha gave a
Guest Column: Our State Legislators on Ferry Legislation
By Sen. Kevin Ranker, Rep. Jeff Morris, Rep. Kristine Lytton for the 40th Legislative District As lawmakers from a district that’s nearly equal parts land and water, we understand firsthand the vital lifelines that are
Letter to the Editor: Third Option on the Ballot Regarding Solid Waste?
At the town hall meeting on February 24, County Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller offered us two options for solid waste to be put on November’s ballot: close the solid waste facilities and
Hazardous Waste Collection Days Coming
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Hazardous Waste Coordinator How about adding an inventory of your unwanted chemical products to your spring cleaning chores? San Juan County Solid Waste Division is sponsoring these upcoming hazardous
Community Reading of Martin Luther King’s “Time to Break Silence” Speech on April 4
A community reading of Martin Luther King's speech, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" will be heard on Monday, April 4 at 5:15 pm at the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in
School Board Grapples With Money Problems
Lively discussion prevailed at the Orcas Island School District(OISD) Board meeting last night as it addressed an uncertain future covering controversial items: plans for the high school trip to Japan presentation of a tutorial in
Spring Cleaning: Slippery, Slimy Docks & What To Do About Them
By Brian Rader It’s that time of the year again! How can I clean off the winter accumulation of slippery slime and algae that makes my deck or dock dangerous to walk on, and how
Ranker Reports from the Legislature
Dear neighbors, As we enter the 11th week of the 2011 legislative session, we find ourselves in a more troubling position than where we began. While we have been working hard for months on budget
Prepare Because You Care — A Practical Disaster Plan
"Disasters make life very uncomfortable. Proper planning and preparation will help you andyour family..." A Family Emergency Preparedness Plan was jointly developed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound,
