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Energy Grant for School Repairs Lowers Utility Costs
Elementary School Needs Funding (matching or otherwise) to Fix Utilities Work was completed this month at the Orcas Island High School for the energy conservation upgrades provided by the State Office of the Superintendent of
Eastsound Committe Reviews Impact of Plans Tomorrow at Fire Hall
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) holds its monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month. This Thursday, Sept. 2, it will change locations to meet at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3
Letter to the Editor: FAA Bullies Port, Property Owners & Taxpayers
Not long ago the Sounder had a cartoon caption entitled, “In The Argument Over Airport Access Rights.” It was a two panel drawing of “The Losers,” and “The Winners.” The “Losers” were the Port of
Student Bus Safety from the County Fire Marshal
The San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone that our local schools will soon be back in session. Here are some safety tips offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
More Teachers Hired as School Enrollment Grows
Orcas Island School District (OISD) continues to see enrollment figures climb to over 700 students, and on Thursday, Aug. 26, the OISD Board of Directors voted to approve teacher and administrative hiring to serve those
Summer Happiness: Orcas Rec’s Outdoor Concert
Updated Aug. 30 The "Cherry Cherry Band" regaled Orcas Islanders with a Neil Diamond-style concert on the Stage at the Village Green on Saturday late afternoon. While many concert-goers brought their own chairs,
Orcas Airport Overnight Closure Sept. 8-9
Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager for the Port of Orcas, announced on Friday, Aug. 27 that geotechnical work will be performed at the Orcas Island Airport during the first full week of September. "Some of the
Council to Hear Results of Solid Waste Survey Monday
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The County Council will review the results of the public opinion survey on solid waste services and solutions on Monday, August 30, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the
Prescription “Take Back” Program Sept. 1 at Ray’s
Program safely disposes of excess prescription drugs By Marta Nielson Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Community Coalition Director The "Medication Take Back" monthly program continues next Wednesday, September 1st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Economic Council Offers Customer Service 101 Class
As part of their Business Education Series, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a course entitled Customer Service 101. In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn easy and effective ways to get
County Council to Hear Solid Waste Survey Report August 30
By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The San Juan County Solid Waste Survey received responses from 26% of the recipients of the questionnaires mailed in late July. Survey Consultant Nina Rook of Marketing Resources
Primary Election: Orcas School Bond Headed for Defeat
Lopezian Rob Nou leads in Sheriff contest Election results as of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, show that the Orcas Island School Bond for Capital Projects registers a 46.15 percent approval rating with 1,013
Low Turnout, Some Surprises in Election Night Count
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Deputy Rob Nou has a commanding lead in the hotly-contested race for San Juan County Sheriff, County Auditor Milene Henley reported Tuesday night. Nou is one of five
Orcas Islanders Make Ready at the County Fair
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Tuesday saw the setting up of the San Juan County Fair. With the exception of the horse 4-Hers, who went over on Saturday and Sunday, everyone from Shaw, Lopez, and Orcas (as well as
Get Your Vote In — Ballot Drop Box Open til 8
The deadline for the Primary Election is today, Tuesday, August 17. After the mail goes out (between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. at the various Orcas Island Post Offices), one can still go to the various
Council to Hear Amendments to Development Code
Planning Commission to review changes this Friday By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will hear its first formal staff presentation on a set of proposed amendments to the appeal
