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OIPP Brings Orcas Idol and Superbowl Ad Survey
While the Orcas Center rocks with the raw and refined talents of the nine contestants in Orcas Idol this Saturday, behind the scenes the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP), a Community Coalition, is fulfilling its
"Loch Ness Monster" Outfall Anchored Off Port of Orcas Runway
From the Port of Orcas Redside Construction, under contract to the Port of Orcas, on Feb. 3 completed a long-anticipated anchoring of the north stormwater outfall. According to David Berry, Senior Project
County Flu Update: Good News Comes With Caution
County Health Officer to speak on Orcas this Friday By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In an email to the County’s Medical providers this week, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James
League of Women Voters Holds Open House Feb. 13 for Potential New Members
Contributed by Marian O'Brien The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be hosting an Open House in Friday Harbor on February 13. The purpose of the meeting will be to celebrate the
Deadline is February 8 for 2010 ADU Permit Lottery Entries
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The deadline for submitting construction or conversion applications for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), popularly called “guest houses,” is the close of the business day on February
Got your ballot? If not, call right away
Doris Schaller, San Juan County Elections Supervisor, wrote in response to concerns that ballots were not received in the mail with the following: "The ballots for the February 9 Special Election were mailed on January
Video Records Replace Detailed Council Minutes
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager After being satisfied that online video of Council meetings is reliable and convenient for citizens to access, the San Juan County Council has directed its clerk to start
Growth Board Upholds Comp Plan’s Housing and Land Use Elements
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board has ruled that last year’s revisions to the housing and land use elements of the County’s Comprehensive Plan “make adequate provisions
Jim Biddick Offers Tax Help at the Senior Center
The Orcas Senior Center is once again offering tax preparation services to low and moderate income tax payers. Because of an operational change with AARP there is a charge of $4 for the service this
School Finances Hold Steady as Board Considers New Business Manager
At the Jan. 28 regular school board meeting, Business Manager Ben Thomas reported that the Orcas Island School District continues to have a healthy fund reserve. The year-to-date fund balance is about $285,000; last
Senator Ranker Proposes Farm Internship Bill
Farmers come out in force in support of Sen. Ranker’s farm internship bill Dylan Johnson said he has learned more about farming during his short time as an intern at Synergy Farm in
Crossroads Lecture Series Presents Life in a Time of Pandemics
The Crossroads spring lecture series begins on Friday, February 5, 7:30 pm at the Orcas Center with Dr. Frank James presentation "Life in a Time of Pandemics: Influenza and Other Diseases that Shape Our Future."
New Online Voters Guide Available for February 9 Special Election
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager All San Juan County Voters except those living on Shaw Island will be voting in the February 9, 2010 Special Election. Voters have a new source for information
Bellingham's Kalb to Challenge Rick Larsen in Congressional Election
Larry Kalb, a longtime resident of Bellingham, has announced his candidacy for Congress to become the representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Washington State, challenging Rick Larsen. Kalb, 55, works in the Finance
Orcas, SJI Transfer Stations Will Close on Fridays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon and Utilities Manager Ed Hale told the Council Tuesday that the County’s solid waste utility will be making additional
Scenic Byway To Be Planned at Workshop
The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Announce an invitation to attend a Public Workshop and A Call for Inspiration. The public is invited to attend a community workshop on
