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Stephens Holds On to Lead in Lopez Council Race
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the conclusion of today’s recount of ballots in San Juan County’s District 6 Council Election, there was no change in the totals. Jamie Stephens won the race
Seniors’ Holiday Festival of Arts: Buying, Selling, Looking and Kibbitzing
Well done, Senior Center Advisory Committee! When the tables came down yesterday afternoon, hundreds of Orcas Islanders had "cycled through" the Orcas Island Senior Center Holiday Festival of Arts, seeing the arts and
Protect Your Holidays, Get a Flu Shot
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Influenza can knock even healthy adults and children off their feet and it takes up to two weeks for the vaccine to become effective. San Juan County’s Health
Does Broadband Help Your Business?
Contributed by Victoria Compton, Director County Economic Development Council The Washington State Department of Information Services is working on a statewide survey to determine what services our businesses need for broadband. So far, they’ve had
Help Senior Services with Orcas on the Go! Coupon Books
By Gwyneth Burrill Help support your Orcas Island Seniors with the purchase of "ORCAS ON THE GO !" coupon books. The last of the coupon books will be for sale at this Saturday's
Myhr Requests Recount in Lopez Council Race
By San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley The San Juan County Canvassing Board met [Tuesday, Nov. 23] to certify the results of the 2010 General Election. In a close race, Jamie Stephens of Lopez defeated
Thankful for your Canine Companion? Get a 2011 License Now
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 2011 dog licenses are now available. This year’s tag, a red heart, will ensure that beloved pets make it safely home if they ever wander away. On each
Check Ferry Routes for this Chilly, Windy Tuesday
From the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division Washington State Ferry service may be reduced on some routes due to inclement weather on Tuesday November 23. Updates will be posted on the ferry website
Volunteers Helping to Keep Eastsound Village Green, Green
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Volunteers have donated more than 1200 hours of work to stretch the San Juan County Park and Recreation Department’s budget in the last year. They’ve helped
OPALCO is EV (Electric Vehicle) Ready
The automobile industry is producing a new generation of electric vehicles (EV) and your local electric cooperative is ready to help members keep them charged at home and in town. OPALCO has the
FAA Proposes Requiring Pilot Certificates to Include Photos
From the U.S. FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Nov. 18 that it is proposing that all pilot certificates include photos of the certificate holder. This action follows a requirement that all pilot
Commission Votes to Increase Ferry Fares 4.5% for Inter-island Route
WSF Planning Director Ray Deardorf and Ferries Division Secretary David Moseley testified before the Washington State Transportation Commission on Monday Nov. 15. Following their testimony, the Commission voted on fare increases for ferry customers to
Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Not Guilty
By Gene Johnson of the Associated Press The attorney for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or
Port of Orcas Announces Commissioner Candidates
The commissioners for the Port of Orcas announce that the following Orcas Island residents have submitted letters of interest for Commissioner Position #2, recently vacated by Garth Eimers: Mark Ditto Sheldon Gregory Michael McKinstry Dave
Council Votes to Pursue Privatizing Solid Waste Transfer System
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the conclusion of a Monday morning workshop meeting on Nov. 15, the San Juan County Council directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposal to privatize the
Guest Opinion: Friends of the SJ’s Shoal Bay Project a Success
By Tina Whitman for the Friends of the San Juans Until last year, summer fish kills were common in the channel behind a derelict tide gate in Shoal Bay on Lopez Island. Water
