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Letter to the Editor: Support for Bob Myhr
I am writing to you to express my support for Bob Myhr for County Council District 6. He has a well deserved reputation as a strong, well educated, fair minded leader. I agree with his
Vote Counting Equipment Testing on October 27
From Doris Schaller County Elections Supervisor A Logic and Accuracy Test for vote counting equipment which will be used to tally mail-in ballots for the General Election is scheduled for October 27. The test will
Join Council Candidate Patty Miller For A Community Discussion Sunday, Oct. 17
Citizens are invited to join Patty Miller, candidate for the San Juan County Council District 5 position in a discussion on current issues facing our community. Share your questions, concerns and suggestions on topics that
Protect Equipment During Planned Power Outage
(Correction: The planned outage will begin Thursday night at midnight. Power should be restored by 4:00 am on Friday morning.) All of Shaw Island and most of Orcas Island (EXCEPT Obstruction Pass, Deer Point, Doe
The Week Ahead: A Variety of Events to Engage Islanders
Monday, Oct. 11 Darvill’s Book Club, The Hunger Games 5:30 P.M. at Darvill’s Tuesday, Oct. 12 Friends of the Orcas Island Library meets 3 to 5 in the Library Conference Room, 376-4985. Eastsound Sewer and
Endorsement: Orcas Issues Supports Park & Recreation Levy on Proposition 1
Accomplishment and grief bring our community together like nothing else. The largest island event ever was the Rally to Save Turtleback Mountain four years ago in 2006. It is an island reference point celebrating nature,
Orcas Park & Rec District Asks Voter Approval for Funding Measure
The Orcas Island Park and Rec District (OIPRD) has successfully placed a property tax levy request on the November ballot, which will be mailed to Orcas Island voters this Friday, Oct. 15. The[intlink id="5854" type="post"]
New State Ferry’s Inaugural Sailing Set for Nov. 14
Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Ferries, David Moseley, announced that the latest addition to the fleet, the 64-car Chetzemoka, will be welcomed by Gov. Gregoire, local officials and the communities on Sun., Nov 14. Moseley
From the Governor: Declining Revenues Mean 6.3% Across-the-Board Cuts to State Agencies
Impact of recession to be felt strongly in social services In a letter from Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire to state employees, the Governor explained the current $520 state budget deficit in light of reduced
Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Presents Louis Wolcher: “What is Justice Today?”
The second lecture event of this year’s Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series is on Sunday, October 10, 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. The Crossroads Committee selects lecture topics of both local and global import
EPRC: Mount Property, Mt. Baker Rd. & Streetscape
Council member Fralick to report on CAO and waste disposal issues Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will meet on Thursday, Oct. 7, to review and discuss recent County and Council progress on Eastsound issues. It
Letter to Editor: Bob Myhr Endorsement
I will vote for Bob Myhr. !t is not often that our county leadership is endowed with someone who combines a passionate desire to preserve and enhance the beauty, community, and life-giving natural resources of our county; a resume of organizational
League of Women Voters’ Forum Oct. 16
The League Of Women Voters of The San Juans invites the public to attend the 2010 Orcas candidates forum for the General Election on Saturday, October 16th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas
The Week Ahead: Wide Spectrum of Events, Whether Days are Grey or Golden
Monday, October 4 Movie Night at the Doe Bay Cafe. This week's movie is "Big Night," a film about two brother's desperately trying to save their fine Italian resturant by luring a celebrity there and
OPALCO Plans Power Outage October 15
All of Shaw Island and OPALCO members in Olga Village and to the west on Orcas Island will experience a power outage beginning at midnight on Friday, October 15th and ending by 4:00 am. The
Waste Disposal Meet on Orcas: Consensus to Recycle Aggressively
Funding proposal a “surprise” to meeting moderator The Public Planning Workshop for Orcas Island last Wednesday, Sept. 29, followed closely on the County Council’s decision of Tuesday, Sept. 28 to direct County Administrator Pete Rose
