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“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

LATEST IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Marine Resources Committee to Discuss New Rules to Protect Whales

Lin McNulty2009-08-31T21:49:57-07:00August 31st, 2009|

By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will discuss the proposed vessel regulations issued by NOAA Fisheries for the Southern Resident Killer Whales during their regular meeting on

Kyle Freeman, Orcas Elementary Principal, Inspired to Participate in Solutions

Lin McNulty2009-08-31T12:28:02-07:00August 31st, 2009|

In his Principal's office, Kyle Freeman has prominently displayed a wall-sized poster of President John Kennedy and his words, “It’s time for a new generation of leaders, for there is a new world

Polaris Map Systems Training Coming to Orcas

Lin McNulty2009-08-31T10:20:13-07:00August 31st, 2009|

Melissa Crane, the San Juan County Geographic Information Systems (GIS ) Program Coordinator, recently announced that additional Polaris training will take place on on Orcas Island on Tuesday, September 8 at 1:30 pm at the

School Board cranks it up for new construction architect and bond

Lin McNulty2009-08-30T08:39:45-07:00August 30th, 2009|

Updated Sept. 2, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. The Orcas Island School District Board is proceeding full-speed ahead to select an architectural firm for the final design of the long-awaited new school construction, and to decide

One Position Contested in Orcas Parks and Recreation District Commissioner Filing

Lin McNulty2009-08-29T21:18:55-07:00August 29th, 2009|

Special filing for Orcas Recreation District Commissioners, to be elected in the November election, began Aug. 26 and closed Friday, Aug. 28. Marian O'Brien faces Vickie Vandermay in Position #1, Bob Eagan has declared for

County to Consider Tipping Fees and Revenue Shortfall

Lin McNulty2009-08-27T22:12:24-07:00August 27th, 2009|

By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its August 27 meeting, the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) was expected to finalize its recommendations on a long-term sustainable rate structure for the

Our Shorelines and Critical Areas: Complex Differences in Environmental Protection Aired at County Meeting

Lin McNulty2009-08-27T14:48:11-07:00August 27th, 2009|

Updated Sept. 12, 2009 Trying to shed some light on the complex mandates of protecting the islands’ environment while limiting a cash-strapped county government, the San Juan County Council convened a workshop

Orcas Site Council and School Board to hold meetings on Thursday

Lin McNulty2009-08-26T16:26:53-07:00August 26th, 2009|

The newly formed Orcas Island School District (OISD) Site Council and the School Board will both meet Thursday, Aug. 27th. The Site Council meets at 10 a.m. in the school library and will feature a

Ferry Fare Increase and Discounts Explained at Onboard Ferry Meeting Aug. 31

Lin McNulty2009-08-24T10:12:07-07:00August 24th, 2009|

News release from the Washington State Transportation Commission Proposed ferry fare adjustments are the focus of a series of pubic input meetings being held by the Washington State Transportation Commission. For the San Juan Islands'

Editorial: Learn What's at Stake in the CAO as the County Again Faces State and Federal Compliance

Lin McNulty2009-08-23T15:39:34-07:00August 23rd, 2009|

Do you own property, or hope to own property? Do you plan to develop it sometime in the future? Is your property near a wet area, the shoreline, or a creek or stream? Is your

A busy week ahead: August 23 – 30

Lin McNulty2009-08-22T21:55:58-07:00August 22nd, 2009|

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival continues www.oicmf.org Sunday, August 23 Sundays in the Park with Susan Osborn 6 to 8 p.m. at Eastsound Village Green. All are welcome, Free. “The [intlink id="orcas-chamber-music-festival-welcomes-familiar-faces-and-new-artists" type="post"]Dazzling Mark O'Connor[/intlink],”