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Leadership San Juan Islands Class VI Graduates Celebrate on Inter-Island Ferry
Leadership San Juan Islands 2010 announces the graduation of Class VI on May 21. The cohort that has worked together since January, celebrated the completion of the community-based course on the Washington State
OPALCO Website Wins National Award
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) received recognition in the 2010 “Spotlight on Excellence” national awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. OPALCO received the
Rare High Winds Expected in San Juans Today
Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management, announced this morning: An unusual late spring storm will bring strong winds to the islands late in the day on Wednesday [May 19] and into
Quall, Morris, Ranker Salute League of Women Voters
Annual League Meeting Brings State Legislators to Orcas The league of Women Voters of the San Juans’ received kudos from State Legislators Dave Quall, Jeff Morris and Kevin Ranker at their annual meeting
Extra Ferries for Heavy Memorial Day Weekend Traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) reminds travelers to prepare for heavy traffic on all ferry routes during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Thursday, May 27 through Monday, May 31. Ferry riders
Crabbing in the San Juans – and Throughout Puget Sound
by the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Recreational crabbing season opens in the San Juans on July 14. Everyone can learn more about the biology and management of crabs in the Puget Sound in
Buy a Book, Get One Free at the PTSA Book Fair May 21 -22
Plans for the PTSA Book Fair this Friday and Saturday were highlighted at the May 13 PTSA monthly meeting. The Scholastic Book Fair takes place at the Orcas Island School Library from 10
Guest Opinion: First Response Fire Solutions Needed on Orcas Island
By Barry Neville Presentation at Eastsound Fire Hall May 19 In years past our island community was more keenly alert to fire and each able-bodied neighbor quickly responded to any hint of a threat. Most
School Board Seeks 25-year, 54-cent Bond Rate
Decision on new board member postponed The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided on Wednesday, May 12, to submit a bond proposal for the August 27 county election for $27 million dollars. “ The
County Auditor’s Quarterly Report: County Finances Holding Steady
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In her Quarterly Financial Report to the County Council, San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley described 2010 as a “hold steady and hope for the best year” and,
County Council Approves 2010 Orcas Rec Plan
Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator At the May 11th County Council meeting the future of Orcas Rec was determined for 2010. After the Council members heard from both Pete Rose and Dona Wuthnow about the
Orcas School Board Agrees to Ask for $27 Million Bond
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors decided last night to seek a bond amount of $27 million. OISD Board Member Janet Brownell said that cuts to the original bond amount of $35
School Board Meets Today to Interview Candidates, Set Bond Amount
The Orcas Island School District Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the School Library. The Board will discuss the amount and scope of the bond to be voted upon in
Parks & Rec Meet: “A Discussion about Dichotomy”
What Will We Do and Where Will We Be and Who Pays for What? Orcas Parks and Recreation Board Conducts Vigorous Discussion At the public meeting of the new Orcas Park and Recreation District (OPRD) on
Ferries Secretary Moseley Comments on Overtime Pay Practices
On May 7, WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley' commented on recent television news coverage regarding overtime pay expenses for ferry crews: This week I was interviewed for a KING 5 news story on
Free AnacortesTaxi From Ferry to Medical Providers
From Island Hospital [Anacortes] magazine, "Heartbeats" San Juan County residents can now get free round-trip taxi svc from the ferry terminal to Island Hospital or any hospital-operated clinic or out-patient service, including Anacortes Family Medicine
