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Letter to the Editor: We Should Provide What is Needed Now
Orcas Island is a place with a unique fabric of community; our lives interwoven together. I believe that strong schools are an essential part of this fabric of community. The Orcas Island school bond is
Tedious But Important: Town Hall Tackles Permitting, Growth & Critical Areas Updates
Last in a three-part series County Auditor Milene Henley, CountyAdministrator Pete Rose, Council Members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp met with Orcas Islanders on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound
Orcas Town Hall: Solid Waste Business in Conflict with Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Policy
Part 2 in a series of reports on the August 4, 2010 Town Hall meeting with Orcas Island County Council Members and County Staff, Administrator Pete Rose and Auditor Milene Henley. [intlink id="9544" type="post"]After a
Susan Osborn at Stage on the Green this Sunday
Orcas Islander Singer/ Songwriter Susan Osborn will be presenting this week's free Stage on the Green Concert at 5:30 p.m., Sunday August 8. Her material will include originals as well as some old
Report from Moseley: New Ferry Has the Shakes
Inaugural sailing of Chetzemoka postponed; new sea trials set Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley reported on Aug. 6: The Aug. 29 inaugural sailing of the new Chetzemoka ferry
Town Hall Speaks to County’s Triple Threat
First in a 3-part series County Auditor Milene Henley, County Administrator Pete Rose, Council Members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp met with Orcas Islanders on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at a Town Hall meeting at the
Orcas Park & Rec District Proposes $.10 per $1,000 Funding
Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, Aug. 9 The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District Board of Commissioners yesterday proposed that a resolution be submitted to "authorize the San Juan County Auditor place before the voters
Letter to the Editor: Larsen’s Votes Pay for Wars
Larsen votes to pay for wars Ballots have arrived in the mail. Please, before you vote for U.S. Representative, be aware that the incumbent, Rick Larsen, has voted “yea” for $1 trillion for wars. Taxpayers
Letter to the Editor: Tell Us What You Think in the Orcas Island Library Summer Survey
As of Friday, August 5, 128 people have completed the 2010 Summer Community Survey. Our goal is to double that number by the time of the August 14 Library Fair. The survey is located on
Representative Jeff Morris Not Endorsing San Juan Sheriff Candidate
Last week, Jeff Morris of Orcas Island submitted a letter in support of Jeff Asher for San Juan County Sheriff. On August 2, State Representative Jeff Morris, who is running for re-election to the State
Sail Orcas to Offer Junior Sailing Programs
Junior Sailing classes will be offered August 9 through 12 and August 16 through 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. These classes are for advanced sailors with experience. Includes spinnaker work and possibly Keel boats.
Guest Opinion: Land Bank’s Preservation and Easement Update for Erickson Property
By Amanda Azous, Land Bank Commission Chair and Lincoln Bormann, Land Bank Director The Land Bank’s Proposed Historic Preservation and Conservation Easement on the Erickson Property in Friday Harbor Given the continued discussion over this
Low-income Seniors and Disabled Qualify for Bond ‘Tax’ Exemption
(Editor’s note: Originally posted March 9, 2010) Those interested in obtaining help in applying for this exemption can contact Jane Heisinger at the Orcas Island Senior Center (376-2677), who will set up appointments with the
Marine Committee to Hear about Tribal Resources and Services Restoration
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will hold their bi-weekly meeting on August 4 at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with Citizen Input. The agenda calls for a report from
Interested Citizens Needed for County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The following is a list of current
Special Meeting of Park & Rec District August 4
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting at the Eastsound Fire Station on Wednesday August 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. On the agenda will be the budget
