Here’s a thought…
Winter Ferry Schedule to Start Jan. 3
From the WSF News Release The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will begin operating on a winter schedule starting Sunday, Jan. 3 through March 27. The winter schedule brings a number of
Counterfeit Money Circulates in Eastsound
San Juan County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Steve Vierthaler reported to the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: In the past week we have gotten a fake $50 bill at a local merchant. It was done by
Now Online: Upgraded Polaris Mapping/GIS Application, New Data
By Stan Matthews County Communication Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Departmen announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 the deployment of the Polaris Property Search Internet Mapping Application. The Polaris Property Search is
Property Owners' Association to Hold Forum Today
Citizens Alliance for Property Rights Association (CAPRA) San Juan Chapter will hold a program on Saturday, Dec. 19th, at 3 p.m. in the Orcas School Cafeteria. The public is invited to join CAPRA for
San Juan County Changes Health Insurance Carriers
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is notifying health care providers that as of January 1, 2010, the County is changing insurance carriers for the health insurance provided by the County
County's Response to Affordable Housing Petition: All Requirements Met
In a pre-hearing brief prepared by San Juan County responding to [intlink id=”hearings-board-to-review-campbells-housing-element-petition-today-in-eastsound” type=”post”]John Campbell’s petition[/intlink], (see previous story), County attorneys cite instances of case law setting precedents for their arguments, state statutes and
Hearings Board to Review Campbell's Housing Element Petition Today in Eastsound
The Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board will hear arguments on behalf of and in response to a petition filed by John Campbell today, December 16 at 10 a.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall.
Council Selects a new Hearing Examiner
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council voted Tuesday to select Seattle Attorney Phil A. Olbrechts as the County’s Hearing Examiner, replacing William Nielsen – who has served as Hearing
Basic Food Assistance Applications at Library on Wednesday
A representative from the Lopez Island Family Resource Center will be at the Orcas public library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Those who need assistance filling out the basic food
No Recalled Vaccine in San Juan County
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health and Community Services (HCS) Director John Manning confirmed this morning that no H1N1 vaccine involved in a non‑safety related recall had been shipped to
Ferry system recommends starting reservation system in San Juans
WSF has recommended that a reservation system on the San Juans’ route be implemented as early as 2012. Previously, 2015 had been considered the earliest possible start date for a reservation system on
Letter to the Editor: Let Your Voice Be Heard on Bond Measure
You may already know that the school district plans to put a bond proposal on the February ballot. As of now, the bond proposal is currently estimated to cost about $25 million, with the funds
Editorial: Nitty-gritty Sustainability meets Orcas Island Government as School Bond Approaches
Disclosure: Margie Doyle, Orcas Issues Editor, is a part-time employee of the Orcas Island School District. All of the facts below are part of the public record. Big government is us. Every schoolteacher and employee,
The week ahead: Snow May Set the Stage for "A Christmas Carol" and Annual Bird Count
Sunday, Dec. 13 Orcas Choral Society Winter Concert,“Joyous Sounds of Christmas” concerts at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The program of seasonal music features “Magnificat” by John Rutter as well as familiar carols, songs
Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc Scientist, appointed to Governor's Science Panel
Joe Gaydos, Regional Director for the SeaDoc Society, has been appointed to the Science Panel for Governor Gregoire's Puget Sound Partnership. The Science Panel provides expertise and advice to the Partnership as they work to
Public Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics Scheduled
From the County Public Health Department Everyone in San Juan County wanting to receive the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine is now eligible to do so, the Department of Health announced Friday. There are no
