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Letter to the Editor: Respect Neighbors’ Right for Information
Dear Editor, I'm writing to ask whoever has been taking down the “Kalb for Congress” yard signs to please stop doing that. It's theft, and goes against our democracy. These signs have disappeared from three
Parks & Rec District to Hold Special Meeting July 29
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting at the Orcas Island Public Library conference room on Thursday July 29, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. On the agenda will
County Solid Waste Survey is in the Mail & Online
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A survey questionnaire about how the County should approach current and future challenges in dealing with solid and hazardous waste has been mailed to approximately half of the
Governor May Call Special Session if Federal Medicaid Money Doesn’t Come Soon
From the Associated Press Gov. Chris Gregoire says if $480 million in Medicaid matching money doesn't come from the federal government by Aug. 9 she'll have to consider a special session of the Legislature to
San Juan Islands Fall Ferry Schedule Available
WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley Thanks to all of our customers who commented on the two proposals for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, B.C. fall schedule, which we provided for your review in June.
Guest Opinion: Support Orcas Schools’ Tradition of Planning Ahead
By the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors In the 1940's the island school enrollment was around 100 students. Orcas residents recognized the need to build a new school. At the time, the island economy
Letter to the Editor: Voter’s Guide for Aug. 17 Election Is Online Only
Our primary election day is coming up on August 17, and ballots are going out in the mail this week. Since the state did not send out printed Voter Guides for this primary election, I
OPALCO Commercial and Pump Rate Increases Take Effect in August
At their July 15th meeting, the OPALCO Board voted to raise commercial and pump rates as part of a multi-year strategy to bring all rates up to cost of service. The new rates go into
County Sued Over Response to Domestic Violence Call
(News release prepared by San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office) Friday Harbor resident Toni Michele has sued San Juan County in Federal District Court in Seattle claiming damages after two officers responded to her residence
Notice of Town Hall on Wednesday, August 4
The public is invited to join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Gene Knapp, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2, 45 Lavender
Property Tax Deferral Program Available for Fall Taxes
From the Washington State Department of Revenue July 22, 2010 — Homeowners on limited incomes can apply to defer paying their second half property taxes due Oct. 31. The application deadline is Sept. 1. First-half
Healthy School Budget for 2010-11 – And a Few Nice Surprises
At tonight’s regular Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the board approved budget resolutions that bode well for a healthy 2010-11 school year. During the meeting, a public hearing was held on the proposed
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Facts
From San Juan County Health Department What is it? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes a severe cough. Symptoms • Symptoms appear 6 to 21 (average 7-10) days after exposure to an
Whooping Cough Coming Around Again?
County Health Official Reports Pertussis Cases By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Official Dr. Frank James reports that the County Health Department has received reports of three local cases of
Fire Danger Rated “Moderate” Throughout County
From Fire Marshal Steve Marler The fire danger rating is being raised from “Low” to “Moderate” throughout San Juan County effective Thursday, July 22nd. The change was implemented by the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s
Guest Opinion: National Oceanic Policy Modeled on Washington State Precedent
"Tool for balancing and regulating the multiple uses of shoreline and aquatic lands" is signed into law From State Senator Kevin Ranker's Office After President Barack Obama signed an executive order establishing the
