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Orcas School District to Oversee $42,750 in School-based Mental Health Funds
Following approval of a $42,750 annual grant by the County Council earlier this month, Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline and other Orcas school staff met yesterday with Barbara La Brash and Wayne Totten,
"Show Up and Clean Up" for United Way on Sept. 12 Kicks Off Fall Fund-raising "Ask One" Campaign
‘Show up and clean up’ is the motto for this year’s United Way Day of Caring, which takes place on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands on Saturday, Sept. 12., from 10 a.m. to
Many Choices this Weekend for Recreation, Support, Entertainment and Service
Friday, Sept. 11 San Juan County Land Bank Commission Meeting 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. at the Council Hearing Room, San Juan County Legislative Building . Public Hearing for Proposed 2010 Expenditure and Acquisition Plan. Public
Juvenile Arraigned on Six Counts in Fatal Lopez Collision
From the San Juan County Prosecutor's Office On September 9, 2009, San Juan County Prosecutor Randall K Gaylord filed charges in juvenile court against a 15-year-old Lopez Island juvenile who is alleged to be the
Transfer Station on Orcas to Close Saturdays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on October 3, the Transfer Stations on Orcas and San Juan Islands will be closed on Saturdays to reduce the Solid Waste Utility’s operating costs. The Utility’s
Tariff Commission Approves System and Additional Interisland Increase, Nixes Summer Surcharge
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced this afternoon, Sept. 8: The Washington State Transportation Commission met today in Seattle to hold a public hearing and vote on various new
Fire Commissioners to Discuss Deer Harbor Station Bids Tonight
The Orcas Fire Department Commissioners had been scheduled to announce their recommendations for the contract for the [intlink id="fire-dept-extends-bid-submission-deadline" type="post"]Deer Harbor Fire Station[/intlink] construction at tonight's regular meeting, at 7:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire
Orcas Chamber Warns of Crimes at Local Businesses
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce recently wrote, "There have been some recent cases of break-ins, shoplifting and vandalism at Orcas businesses. In speaking with County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Steve
President Obama's Address to Schoolchildren to Air in Orcas School District Classrooms
This Tuesday, President Obama will address the nation's students with a message supportive of staying in school and achieving educational goals. The broadcast is scheduled for 9 a.m. PST and can be seen on C-Span. The
Decrease Taxes while Increasing Income: Talk by Cohen Sept. 16
The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hosting a presentation on “Increasing Charitable giving while Decreasing Income and Estate Taxes,” Wednesday, September 16th, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. This presentation is
Health Department Warns – Swine Flu has Arrived
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Within 10 days of the opening of classes at Washington State University the “novel H1N1” (swine) flu has spread to more than 2,000 students. The San Juan
Meetings Planned for Water and Land Use Elements of the County Comp Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County will conduct a series of meetings from September 14th to September 30th to gather public input on proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive plan. The
Ferry crew union comes to agreement on Coast Guard regulations
David Moseley, Ferries Division Secretary for the Washington State Department on Transportation, announced on Sept. 4, "I am pleased that on Thursday evening we were able to achieve agreement with our union partners on new
County, Union Reach Agreement on Voluntary Furloughs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County and Local 1849 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents approximately 58 percent of the County’s workforce, have agreed
Eastsound Planning meeting today at 3
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will meet from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Orcas Senior Center. Acting Chair Bob Connell has noted that it is likely there will not be a quorum at this session.
Ranker hears first-hand from area teachers
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's office Area teachers got a chance to let lawmakers know what they think of state education reform plans during a recent meeting in Anacortes. Sen. Kevin Ranker of
