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Ranker testifies to Puget Sound "Recovery" at White House Ocean Policy Task Force
On Sept. 24, at the invitation of the White House Council for Environmental Quality, State Sen. Kevin Ranker, who resides on San Juan Island, testified at the U.S. Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force hearing
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec District Would Be a Wise Investment
Dear Editor: I had just been in town and noticed how brilliant the fall colors on our street trees are becoming. I felt thankful that back then, someone had the vision, courage, and resources
Senior Center Sends "Tourists" to Deer Harbor
Two vans full of nearly 20 Seniors traveled to the hinterlands of Deer Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 24, to hear about area history and see the old school at Deer Harbor (now the
Banned Books Week Sept. 26 – Oct. 3: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
By Kathy Stribling, Orcas Island Public Library Staff Banned Books Week (BBW): Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, this annual ALA event
New Ferry Schedule Starts Sunday — Rate Increase on Oct. 11
WSF will implement the 2009 fall schedule beginning Sunday, September 27. Key schedule changes include reduction of service between Anacortes and Sidney, B.C. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27the only trip to Sidney will leave Anacortes at
School Board Reports Good Indicators: Enrollment and Reserve Fund Both Above Projections
Updated Sept. 26 The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board, after two days of exhaustive interviews with 9 architectural firms pitching their proposals for school rebuilding, heard last night from Business Manager Ben Thomas that
Health Officer says County can Avoid H1N1 Deaths
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer, Frank James, MD, presented a cautiously optimistic view of the ability of the County health department to respond to the “swine flu”
Guest Opinion:Orcas Island Park & Recreation District: Under Construction
by Marian O’Brien, candidate for Orcas Island Park & Recreation District Commissioner Orcas Islanders are going to have the opportunity to use their votes to support the formation of a Park & Recreation District on
Vote counting equipment testing on October 6
County Auditor Milene Henley recently announced that "Logic and Accuracy" tests for vote counting equipment which will be used to tally mail-in ballots for the November 3 General Election are scheduled for October 6. The
County sued by Street Vendor Franco for "Favoring Business Owners"
On Wednesday, September 16, Lopez Islander Gary Franco teamed up with the Institute for Justice’s Seattle office and filed suit against San Juan County for depriving him of his right “to make
Cumming and Vierthaler to Speak about Break-ins
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents the Orcas Business Forum where San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming and Sergeant Steve Vierthaler will speak about the business break-ins, thefts and other crimes that have recently
Guest Opinion: Architect Interviews Start Process, Shed Light on School Buildings and Bond
By Janet Brownell, Orcas Island School District Board President This week the Orcas Island School Board will interview nine architectural firms who are all candidates to design a possible new middle school, school library, cafeteria,
Salons, Interviews, Books, Lectures, Drama, Workshops and Pancakes — All This Week!
Monday, Sept. 21 Artsmith Salon at Doe Bay Cafe. 7:30 p.m. start time. Features Ellen Welcker, poetry & Al Bentley, nonfiction. The featured writers will be followed by an open mic for local writers of
2010 County Budget Review at Council Work Session Sept. 21
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will review preliminary 2010 budget recommendations for General Government departments and restricted funds at its Monday Council-Staff Work Session on September 21. Support
Letter to the Editor: Group Concerned about "Rational Protection of the Environment"
Dear County Council, For your information, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) San Juan is a non-partisan, non-profit, volunteer organization made up of local residents who are very concerned about the affect the regulations
Letter to the Editor: Fisher's right that cooperation will save Madrona Point again
Peter is right about the “amazing spirit of cooperation” that saved Madrona Point from development almost 20 years ago. Now it needs to be saved again, from neglect and inertia and bureaucracy. In addition to
