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Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec District Essential
We would like to encourage you to vote for the Park and Rec levy (located at the very end of this year's ballot). As you probably know, the County, because of its own significant budget
Letter to the Editor: Urgent to Invest in Orcas Park and Rec
When we asked our children what their most memorable island activities have been outside of school, we weren't surprised to hear that the majority have been related to Orcas Rec and the Funhouse: learning to
Election Interview: Rob Nou Runs for County Sheriff
Sheriff Bill Cumming has served for 24 years as San Juan County Sheriff. Orcas Issues presents profiles of the two candidates hoping to succeed Cumming: Brent Johnson and Rob Nou. The following two articles are
Ferry Capacity Restored on San Juan Inter-Island Routes after Kittitas Breakdown
Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Ferries, David Moseley announce that, as of Oct. 22, capacity is being restored on the Mukilteo/Clinton and San Juan inter-island routes with a series of boat moves
Guest Opinion: Women Voters’ Forums Observe ‘Empty Chair’ Rule
We want to sincerely thank the communities who hosted the League of Women Voters (LWV) Forums and the candidates that participated in the Forums this past weekend. We appreciated the large citizen turnout at the Forums on
Renovation Plans for Odlin Park to be Unveiled November 3
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Plans for a project Park Board Members began endorsing nearly 35 years ago and which attracted intense public comment this summer, will be unveiled at a community meeting
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation Levy
Orcas Islanders created the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District by a 72% majority in last November’s election. We elected five volunteer commissioners who over the last year worked tirelessly to build a realistic operational
Kids: Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Library on Halloween!
Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Sunday,
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec’s Proposition 1 Funds Necessary Services
I recently received my ballot and voters pamphlet in the mail. Needless to say, the word tax appears more than almost any other word. In reading through the various initiatives it is clear to me
Election Interview: Brent Johnson Runs for County Sheriff
Sheriff Bill Cumming has served for 24 years as San Juan County Sheriff. Orcas Issues presents profiles of the two candidates hoping to succeed Cumming: Brent Johnson and Rob Nou. This interview with Brent Johnson
Council Woman-to-be Meets Orcas Public
By Carol Kulminski Patty Miller has a strong desire to listen to how people feel about the issues that effect Orcas Island. “My biggest challenge is hearing from the silent majority.” In a
Letter to the Editor: Evans Clarifies Chamber Connections
Over the past month or so, I have been asked by several people, “is the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?” To answer that for anyone else who might
Park and Rec District Funding Debated at LWV Forum
Orcas Park and Recreation District Spokesmen Explain Proposition 1 At the League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidates Forum on Saturday, Oct. 16, speakers for and against Proposition 1 on the General Election Ballot had their
Orcas Islanders Question Sheriff Candidates at LWV Forum
State and national candidates decline to attend forum, some at last minute At the League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidates Forum, Sheriff Candidates Brent Johnson and Rob Nou had nearly an hour to explain their
Candidates Forum this Saturday: LWV adds Discussion Period for State-Wide Ballot Measures
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juans will sponsor a Candidates Forum this Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Senior Center. County Sheriff Candidates Brent Johnson and
Port of Orcas Seeks New Commissioner
Next regular meeting on Oct. 28 canceled due to lack of quorum As a result of a recent resignation, the Commissioners of the Port of Orcas wish to fill the position of Commissioner #2, which
