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PTSA Meeting to Discuss Bond and Levy on Wednesday — Open House at School on Saturday
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is sponsoring a special forum on the School Bond & Levy this Wednesday, Jan.20th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the school library. There will be a presentation from Mahlum
Guest Opinion: Learn the Facts and Vote for the School Bond and Levy
Orcas Island School District Board of Directors This week, you will receive a ballot with two propositions that directly affect the future of the Orcas Island School District. The first proposition is a renewal of
State Officials Form Coastal Caucus
From Senator Kevin Ranker's office On Jan. 15, state legislators from across the country announced the formation of the Caucus of Coastal State Legislators (CCSL) to address pressing economic, resource and environmental issues facing US
Orcas School's Open House and Facilities Tour Next Saturday, Jan. 23
On Saturday, January 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Orcas Island School District will host continuous presentations and tours of the grounds and facilities in order to educate the community about the upcoming
Library Friends Start Annual Membership Drive
The Annual Membership Drive for the Friends of the Library kicks off this month, spearheaded by Marilyn Jackson and Mary Poletti. Letters have been mailed this week asking islanders and members near and
Sealth Returns to San Juans' Run
Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Secretary David Moseley announced that repairs and sea trials have been completed on the Sealth and the vessel returned to service on Friday, Jan. 15. The Evergreen State will
Firm Selected to Manage San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Project — Meeting on Orcas Feb. 3
Members of the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership have selected Otak, Inc., an award-winning planning, architecture, design and engineering firm, to coordinate and produce the required Corridor Management Plan for the San Juan
Cellular Network Operations Workshop Jan. 22
A citizen-led educational workshop designed to help community leaders and interested citizens learn more about the construction and operation of a cellular network in the San Juan Islands will be held on Friday, Jan. 22.
Meetings Scheduled on Fee to Assist Small Water Systems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Last year the state cut funding for local programs which provide testing and technical assistance to “Group B” water systems. In San Juan County Group “B” systems, each
Orcas Island Library to Open on Sundays
Contributed by Rachel Newcombe, Community Relations Chair, Orcas Island Library Board Don’t have any plans this Sunday afternoon? Don’t fret. The Orcas Island Library will be open from noon until 3 p.m., beginning January 17th.
Candidates apply for Governor’s Appointment of Superior Court Judge
Several San Juan County attorneys have announced their intention to file for the Superior Court Judgeship left vacant by John Linde’s untimely death last month. Late last month, Governor Christine Gregoire’s office announced the “Judicial
Letter to the Editor: "Pro" Cell Towers = safety
I am an advocate of developing more cell tower sites on Orcas; particularly on the West side/Deer Harbor area. This area is out of “line-of-sight” of Mount Constitution and difficult to receive cell reception. If
Guest Opinion: Cell Tower Issue At Critical Crossroads
By Cynthia Dilling “Where ever you stand on this issue, now is the time to let the Planning Commission know what you think. Most county residents have no idea this discussion is going on
County Process (or lack thereof) in Revising Eastsound Boundaries Disputed at EPRC meeting
Proposed Country Corner LAMIRD sparks discussion of GMA/Subarea boundaries Whittle Eastsound boundaries to the re-drawn 2005 Growth Management Act (GMA) lines? Or keep the boundaries identified in the 1981 Eastsound Subarea Plan? That was
The Week Ahead: Housing, Library, Sewer, Fire, Port & Planning Meetings — and More!
Sunday, Jan. 10 Unitarian Universalist Meeting “Surviving Fundamentalism” with Barbara Gilday, 11 a.m. at West Sound Community Hall. Public is welcome. Monday, Jan. 11 Housing Bank Commission Meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
Sealth Temporarily Out for Repair
David Moseley, Secretary for the Ferries Division of the State Department of Transportation, announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Sealth was taken out of service due to a damaged engine output shaft. "This incident
