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Twenty-year Transportation Plan Calls for Investment
From the Washington State Transportation Commission Transportation Commission calls to reinstate a statewide excise tax based on vehicle value for Ferries capital needs. Last December, the Washington State Transportation Commission approved a 20-year transportation plan.
County Auditor: Orcas Rec Levy Passes
Remaining ballots not expected to change voter approval of budget From San Juan County Audtior Milene Henley In the special election of February 8, 2011, Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District successfully passed its first
Tom Cowan Appointed to State Transportation Commission
From the Washington State Transportation Commission Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Tom Cowan to the Washington State Transportation Commission. His appointment is effective immediately. Cowan has more than 27 years of public policy experience, beginning
Election Day Special Meeting of Park & Rec District Commission
A Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) Commission, is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the Madrona Bar and Grill. "The public is welcome -- of course!"
Park & Rec District Funding: Remember to Vote before Tuesday Deadlines!
Orcas Voters have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, to drop off their ballots at the County Elections Office in Friday Harbor OR in a drop box located at the Orcas Island Senior Center,
EDC Offers Workshop on Marketing Feb. 24
Need to get the word out about your business, but don’t have a big marketing budget? Join us for an informative workshop and learn how to tell people about your goods and services – for
Holistic Management for Farm Planning and Profitability
Dr. Sandra Matheson will present Holistic Management for Farm Planning and Profitability, a two-day Introductory Workshop, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor's Skagit Valley
Corrected Official Notice of Feb. 8 Election
From the San Juan County Elections Office NOTE: This is a corrected Notice of Election. OFFICIAL NOTICE OF San Juan County Primary (29A.52.351) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 8th day of February,
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes to Bring Back an Orcas Rec Program
If you haven’t returned your ballot yet, I’m encouraging you to check yes for Orcas Island Parks and Rec and send it off today. For years, Orcas Rec served an important function for our island
To Recycle or Not to Recycle Cardboard & Newspaper
Contributed by Helen Venada Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator, San Juan County Public Works With the new recycling fees now in place, you might be re-thinking the way you manage your unwanted paper materials.
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Tomorrow
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee’s regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3, will begin with a public comment period and additions to the agenda. As formulated, the agenda includes updates from County Council members Richard
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Kids Ask for Votes to Approve Park & Rec Funding
Can you please let people know that we need sports programs on Orcas and activities for kids. We have played soccer with Orcas Rec for many years and loved it. We learned to swim with
Guest Opinion: Click “Send” to Support Arts Education in Orcas Schools!
By Andrea Cohen Orcas Island is a community that loves the arts, and our public school administrators have a strong commitment to including arts education as an integral part of the curriculum from elementary through
Guest Opinion: Habitat Analysis Prompts Comments, Due Feb. 4
By Sadie Bailey There isn't much time left to comment on Best Available Science, which will help determine how the Critical Areas Ordinance is rewritten. Some individuals with the monetary clout to hire lawyers have
School Board Plays Waiting Game for Funds from State Sources
Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline informed the School Board at its regular meeting on Thursday night that the district has submitted a grant application for $6,000,000 in Qualified School Construction Bonds earlier this
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park & Rec Levy a Sound Step Forward
I am not on the Orcas Park & Recreation District board, but I have paid close attention to the process. I believe they have gone beyond “due diligence” in creating a strong, reasonable and viable
