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Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Depends on Orcas Support — Here's How
Hello from Orcas Rec! I would like to take this opportunity to give you an update about the state of the Orcas Island Recreation Program. As I look back at 2009 I am impressed and
San Juan County Tops Washington County Health Rankings
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager County health rankings based on information reported by State and County Health Departments rate San Juan County best in the state based on more than two dozen sets
Letter to the Editor: A Clear Example of What's Wrong with the Sign Ordinance
Today I decided to eat an early dinner at Mai-Lan’s Café. I’d wanted to eat there for a few months, but because her restaurant is in Oddfellows Hall basement, I kept forgetting, due to
Flower Power Fundraiser for Farm to Cafeteria
Contributed by Madie Murray Everything from upside-down tomatoes to double-petal Sarah Bernhardt peonies, or deer-resistant double-bloom daffodils to brightly colored Mignon dahlias for your patio pots are offered to everyone who purchases them
Council Adopts Resolution to Seek “Best Available Science” for Critical Areas Ordinance
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council adopted a resolution Tuesday, Feb. 16 to seek public participation and hire consultants to identify scientific research to use in the state-mandated process
Farm Internship Bill Advances through Legislature
A Washington State Senate bill co-sponsored by State Senator Kevin Ranker, would allow internships for aspiring farmers – providing firsthand experience in their future line of work. The bill has now moved forward to consideration
Potential Traffic Delays Next Week on Point Lawrence and Mount Baker Roads
San Juan County Public Works Department’s consultant PanGeo will be conducting road soils testing on February 24, 25, and 26. The plan is to test at the Point Lawrence Road Cascade Creek culvert crossing on
Ranker Bills to Protect Marine Resources Advance
“Our Puget Sound and coast face an era of unprecedented activity,” State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, said last week. “Important existing uses and new proposals are competing for what once seemed like limitless
Planning Commission to Continue Wireless Hearing to March 5
Oral testimony will not be heard at Feb. 19 meeting By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On February 19, the San Juan County Planning Commission will formally open the public hearing on personal Wireless
Letter to the Editor: Change Corporate Domination
I'm writing to speak to Senator Kevin Ranker's remarks about his vote in the Senate to suspend the rule requiring a 2/3 majority before increasing taxes. I’m sure Senator Ranker has had to make very
Friends of the Library to Hold Winter Book Sale Next Saturday
Wonder if we'll see Puxatawny Phil at The Friends of the Orcas Island Library Winter Book Sale that heralds the coming of spring? The annual winter sale will be this Saturday, Sat. Feb. 20, at
Derelict Vessels — Topic of Marine Resource Committee Meet this Wednesday
The San Juan County Marine Resource Committee (MRC) will hear a presentation from Terry Whalen of A1 Marine at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Islanders
Bullying: Public Schools To Hold All-Parents Meeting
The Orcas Island School District/Readiness to Learn (RTL) and the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) Community Coalition invite all parents to attend a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to talk about “Safe School Relationships.” Building
Guest Opinion: Marine Waters Need Protection Even in Recession
"Ignoring the problem will only make it worse." By Terry Whalen, Owner, A1 Marine Services A1 Marine Services began raising and removing derelict vessels from the waters and beaches of San Juan County through the
Country Corner Saga Continues as Council Hears Recommendations from Planners, Public & EPRC
On the agenda for the Feb. 8 Orcas meeting of the County Council was the establishment of a Commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) at the Country Corner. The County Council
Ranker Defends Suspending 2/3 Vote For Tax Hikes
By State Senator Kevin Ranker Many of you have contacted my office regarding the I-960 vote that we took this week. I think [the following article] in the Olympian describes the situation very well,
