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Orcas Elections 2011: Coverage in Orcas Issues
The General Election is November 8, 2011. There are state, county and taxing district measures and candidates on the ballot. BullWings: Orcas Issues will be covering county and local elections. The proposition statements for and
Letter to the Editor: Healthy Environment Benefits People
Why do we live on Orcas? I believe most of us live here because it provides a healthy, beautiful and safe environment for ourselves and our children. I feel compelled to respond to the recent
SJC Council, Administration Find Video Conferencing Effective
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Video conferencing is making citizen access to government and management’s interaction with County employees easier and more cost effective in San Juan County. On Thursday, County
Letter to the Editor: County Needs to Hear from You
Our Shorelines Need You If your vision for San Juan County shorelines includes vibrant ecosystems and a healthy respect for natural erosion, San Juan County needs to hear from you. If you think it wiser
Letter to the Editor: Stewardship 101 and Waste Disposal
Becoming Ballot Wise: Sustainable Waste Options In response to this week’s County Counsel meetings, I’m advocating for two things: 1) an educational process for remodeling toxic waste practices locally, for schools, households, neighborhoods, and businesses;
Sprinkler Hazards Removed from Buck Park Playing Fields
This week, Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) Commissioner Bob Eagan dug out the faulty sprinkler heads at Buck Park in preparation for Island Irrigation coming in to repair the extensions and replace
Special School Meeting to Consider Teacher Re-instatement
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today to consider the overall budget, and fund balance, which need to be addressed before any additional FTE
Election Forum to Present Orcas Candidates & Issues
The Orcas Island sub-unit of the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands will sponsor an Election Forum on Wednesday, October 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center
Ferry Alert: Mid-day Sailings to and from Anacortes-Lopez Cancelled
From Washington State Ferries The 12:35 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and the 1:35 p.m. sailing from Lopez to Anacortes have been cancelled due to necessary repairs. The Hyak was back in service for
Council Comes for All-Day Session on Orcas
Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. By Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting away from Friday Harbor at the Outlook Inn,
Ranker Invites Constituents to Talk Budget, Education
Anacortes at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Anacortes Public Library Coming off one of the most difficult budget writing sessions in state history, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, is reaching out to constituents in the
Letter to the Editor: The Land Bank Saves More than Turtleback
To The Editor: We just returned from a six day camping trip up near Mt. Baker so I could get my mountain hiking in. I finally broke down and bought a new hiking book
Shoreline Visioning: Attendees Vote with Loud Voices for Individual Choice
Inventory report and visioning exercise prompt passionate debate On Wednesday, Sept. 21, a group of about 65 Orcas Islanders, mostly property owners, attended the San Juan County-sponsored Shoreline Visioning Workshop. They commented and voted
County United Way Grants Workshop Tomorrow
Friday, Sept. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library United Way of San Juan County is currently revising its grants process, to assure improved reporting and streamlined grant applications. The
Preparing Your Horse & Livestock Property for Winter
Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10 am at Blazing Tree Ranch on San Juan Island From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Now is the time to be planning for the winter months. Tackle
Letter to the Editor: EMTs on Top of Dangerous Situation
After having received wonderful treatment from the Orcas EMT group, I discovered another thoroughly remarkable thing about their service. I had sepsis -- which is blood poisoning and quite lethal if not treated and treated soon
