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OPAL acquires grant to purchase Lavender Hollow apartments
From OPAL Community Land Trust OPAL Community Land Trust has been awarded a grant of $1,504,729 from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund for the purchase and remodeling of the Lavender Hollow apartments. OPAL now
Distler elected Vice-chair of State Transportation Commission
In a recent statement issued by the State Transportation Commission, it was announced that Member Bob Distler, who is from Orcas Island, will serve as Vice-chair of the Washington State Transportation Commission.The new Chair is
Kids Learn of the Sea Around Us at Scavenger Hunt on Indian Island
A Scavenger Hunt on Indian Island will be the scene on Tuesday, morning, July 21, as children ages 6-12 explore the beach surrounding the island. San Juan Nature Institute and Orcas Island Recreation
Kids' Whale Watching Trip on Thursday
A Whale Watch Trip with reduced prices for kids age 7 to 17 will set out from Deer Harbor Marina on Thursday morning, July 16. The three-hour trip, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is
County office hours may be reduced
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager If the Council approves, many County offices will provide “counter service” and other public services for fewer hours per day. County Administrator Pete Rose says that the step
Didier Gincig: Orcas Rec affects kids well into the future
After 15 years, Didier Gincig, coordinator of the Orcas Island Recreation Program (Orcas Rec) says he takes pride that "I've been able, all these years, to get along well with the community --
Letter to the Editor: Planning changes require new vigilance
I have noted with dismay that one of the problem-solving tactics of the San Juan County Council to the current budget crisis is the truncation and division of the current County Development and Planning Department
Council to hear public on street vending law Tuesday — Chamber states opposition to street sales
The burgeoning numbers of street vendors in Eastsound has added urgency to the County Council’s decision on a proposed ordinance to require permits limiting the activities of such vendors. Following an official council meeting in
Parks, like people, feeling the pinch
“I’ve made my career working in parks here because I love that they make it possible for everyone to share and enjoy what is most beautiful and valuable about the islands,” Parks Department Director Dona
Orcas Council members speak out on Recreation District creation
The petition to create a new Orcas Island Park and Recreation district (see preceding story) comes at a time when the current Orcas Island Recreation Program, under the auspices of the County Parks department, has
Petition circulates to form Orcas Park and Recreation District
Local supporters of forming a recreation district for Orcas Island have 18 days to sign up at least 600 voters on a petition. If, by July 27, they have succeeded in their effort, county government
Opinion: Orcas Rec — Our Kids, Our Community
A group of Orcas Islanders concerned with the health and safety of our island kids and maintaining our vibrant community have begun an initiative to create “Orcas Rec”, a Parks and Recreation District on Orcas
Henrickson leaves County Planning as Government Reorganizes
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Administrator Pete Rose announced Wednesday, July 8, that the Director of Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD), Ron Henrickson, has left the County’s staff in
Eastsound Village Green Users asked to Pack out Their Trash
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Trash receptacles will be removed this week at Eastsound Village Green to cut costs and compensate for sagging park use revenues. “We expect our use fees from the
State Ferries' Long-Range Plan finalized
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley recently announced that the Final Long-Range Plan for Ferries has been completed and is available on the web at wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/planning/ESHB2358 In a statement
Deer Harbor Community Saves Local Post Office
In a blitzkrieg effort, the Deer Harbor community has rallied to the cause to purchase the Deer Harbor Post Office building in order to renew its lease with the US Postal Service. Erik
