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State Licensing Changes Boat Renewal System
From the San Juan County Auditor's Office The State Department of Licensing recently mailed postcards to all vessel owners notifying them that the Department will not be mailing renewal reminders any more, starting this year.
Boating Permit, Training Requirements Begin at San Juan County Park
Measures to Protect Wildlife and Boaters By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning May 1, boaters will need to obtain a permit and attend a brief training session to use the launching ramp at
Kwiáht Brings Beach Walks and Research to Indian Island Observatory
Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea Leads Partnership for Students and Amateur Scientists This Thursday, April 29, volunteers in a partnership of those who appreciate and steward marine life, under
May 2 Field Trips Follow Sustainable Living Fair
Contributed by Jeff Hanson, San Juan County Stewardship Network Coordinator Stretch your sea legs put on hiking boots or water shoes and pick a field trip over land, sea or both on Sunday, May 2
Guest Opinion: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and
League of Women Voters Hosts State Legislators
State Senator Kevin Ranker and State Representatives Dave Quall and Jeff Morris will be honored guests and speakers at the League of Women Voters of the San Juans annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. , Monday,
School Board Selects Whitaker as Business Manager
At the monthly Orcas Island School District Board meeting tonight, the OISD Directors unanimously approved the selection of former Board Member Keith Whitaker as the District's Business Manager. Whitaker will assume his duties
Granny’s Attic Abounds in Furniture, Art, Linens & Collectibles
This year,'"Granny's Attic" Sale promises to be another fun community fund-raiser for the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Along with the Holiday Bazaar in November, Granny's Attic provides major funding support for the Senior
State Attorney General to Speak at CAPR Dinner
Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) will feature State Attorney General Rob McKenna at a dinner on Tuesday, May 4, at the San Juan Island Grange Hall. The meeting will being with dinner at 5:30.
Happy Birthday, Dear Shakespeare
Library Volunteer Jane Alden has created a Shakespeare display at the Public Library which will help toast the bard's 446th birthday celebration and 394th anniversary of his death, on Friday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Land Bank Commission Field Trip on Orcas Tomorrow
San Juan County Land Bank Commissioners invite fellow islanders to walk beautiful Coffelt Farm, Orcas Island with them, along with Land Bank Staff, on Friday, April 23rd. This takes place shortly after their
Community Foundation Hosts Board Boot Camp
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive four hour workshop on the essential skills and attitudes for effective service on a
Student Chefs Wow the Crowd
Contributed by Madie Murray Saturday, April 17th was a day of tens. The ten competing recipes in the First Ever Orcas Island School District Student Chef Competition were so good, the judges had
League of Women Voters Returns to Orcas Roots
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juans convened for an informational meeting at the Orcas Island Senior Center yesterday, to brainstorm ideas for a sub-unit on Orcas Island to collaborate
Moran State Park Builds New Home for Rare Bats
Contributed by Russel Barsh Friends of Moran State Park have completed the first bat maternity house in the San Juan Islands with technical support from the Lopez-based conservation laboratory Kwiáht. The elevated shed-like
Come Talk with Island Neighbors About the August School Bond Election — 3 Meetings Tomorrow
Note: Updated Friday, April 17 Coffee and conversation about the upcoming Orcas Island School District (OISD) Bond will take place on Sunday, April 18 at three different “neighborhood” locations. These home meetings were suggested by
