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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
Orcas High School Wins Bronze Award in National Report
Orcas Island High School was again named as one of the country's top High Schools in US New and World report. The public high school received a bronze award this year. From the Report, "U.S.
Guest Opinion: Orcas Rec Needs a Swimming Santa
By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator As our last week of swimming lessons finish up it is my job to decide if Orcas Rec can afford to host another session of lessons. Although we have
Workshop Seeks Input to Set School Bond Terms
A workshop will take place next Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 15 for the final planning stages of the upcoming school bond, which Orcas Islanders will vote on next February. Late in October, the Orcas Island School
County Health Officials: Get H1N1 Vaccinations Immediately
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials report that the available supply of H1N1 vaccine is improving and urge all residents with chronic health conditions, regardless of age, to get
Hancock to Serve in Linde's Stead as County Judge
From Washington Supreme Court release Due to the death of Judge John Linde, the Washington Supreme Court has appointed Judge Alan Hancock of the Island County Superior Court to perform judicial duties in San Juan
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Recognizes San Juan County with Landmark Deeds Award
From news release On December 8th, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation announced San Juan County as one of six counties receiving the organization’s fifth annual Landmark Deeds Award for Public Service. The awards are
Is the Eastsound Sub-area plan obsolete?
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) decided unanimously at their Dec. 3 meeting to send a letter to the County Council and Planning Commission, stating their responses to the County Planning staff and Commission’s
County Looks for Feedback on H1N1 Flu Response
From the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management The County Health & Community Services H1N1 flu response team is looking for feedback from all islanders on their experiences with the information and support provided
Sad Day at Courthouse
From the San Juan County Prosecutor's Office The sudden death of Judge John Linde was felt hard at the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office reported Prosecuting Attorney Randall K. Gaylord. “The legal community is small
San Juans' Judge John Linde dies suddenly
Updated Dec.4 at 7:30 p.m. By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager There will be a moment of silence in remembrance of Judge Linde at 9 a.m. in his courtroom at the San Juan County
WSU Beach Watcher Program Seeks New Stewards
A new series of Beach Watchers Stewardship classes is now accepting applications for its program beginning next March. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by WSU Extension- San Juan County. It
