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Fisher promotes "People Power" to Reopen Madrona Point
Updated on Sept. 23, 2009 Peter Fisher, who has served on his share of public advisory and policy committees, has had it with the two agencies responsible for upholding the Madrona Point
Three Classes in Spanish-English Language Learning
Skagit Valley College on Orcas Island, the Public Library, and Orcas Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) all plan classes this fall to assist islanders in learning to speak each others' languages -- specifically, Spanish and
Morning bus rides will set year's funding next week
Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) President Barb Skotte sent out a reminder last week that Washington State bases its transportation reimbursement rate for school districts entirely on the number of students who ride the bus
Deer Harbor Businesses also Targets of Recent Island Crime Wave
The recent spate of break-ins and robberies is not confined to Eastsound. The Inn on Orcas Island, located just off Channel Road in Deer Harbor, and the Deer Harbor Marina have joined the unfortunate club
Port Commissioners Draft Through-the-Fence Resolution
Garth Eimers, Chair of the Port of Orcas Commissioners, presented a draft resolution regarding Access to the Public-Use Orcas Airport at the Port's regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. The resolution is an initial attempt to
Orcas School District to Oversee $42,750 in School-based Mental Health Funds
Following approval of a $42,750 annual grant by the County Council earlier this month, Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline and other Orcas school staff met yesterday with Barbara La Brash and Wayne Totten,
"Show Up and Clean Up" for United Way on Sept. 12 Kicks Off Fall Fund-raising "Ask One" Campaign
‘Show up and clean up’ is the motto for this year’s United Way Day of Caring, which takes place on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands on Saturday, Sept. 12., from 10 a.m. to
Many Choices this Weekend for Recreation, Support, Entertainment and Service
Friday, Sept. 11 San Juan County Land Bank Commission Meeting 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. at the Council Hearing Room, San Juan County Legislative Building . Public Hearing for Proposed 2010 Expenditure and Acquisition Plan. Public
Juvenile Arraigned on Six Counts in Fatal Lopez Collision
From the San Juan County Prosecutor's Office On September 9, 2009, San Juan County Prosecutor Randall K Gaylord filed charges in juvenile court against a 15-year-old Lopez Island juvenile who is alleged to be the
Transfer Station on Orcas to Close Saturdays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on October 3, the Transfer Stations on Orcas and San Juan Islands will be closed on Saturdays to reduce the Solid Waste Utility’s operating costs. The Utility’s
Tariff Commission Approves System and Additional Interisland Increase, Nixes Summer Surcharge
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced this afternoon, Sept. 8: The Washington State Transportation Commission met today in Seattle to hold a public hearing and vote on various new
Fire Commissioners to Discuss Deer Harbor Station Bids Tonight
The Orcas Fire Department Commissioners had been scheduled to announce their recommendations for the contract for the [intlink id="fire-dept-extends-bid-submission-deadline" type="post"]Deer Harbor Fire Station[/intlink] construction at tonight's regular meeting, at 7:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire
Orcas Chamber Warns of Crimes at Local Businesses
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce recently wrote, "There have been some recent cases of break-ins, shoplifting and vandalism at Orcas businesses. In speaking with County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Steve
President Obama's Address to Schoolchildren to Air in Orcas School District Classrooms
This Tuesday, President Obama will address the nation's students with a message supportive of staying in school and achieving educational goals. The broadcast is scheduled for 9 a.m. PST and can be seen on C-Span. The
Decrease Taxes while Increasing Income: Talk by Cohen Sept. 16
The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hosting a presentation on “Increasing Charitable giving while Decreasing Income and Estate Taxes,” Wednesday, September 16th, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. This presentation is
Health Department Warns – Swine Flu has Arrived
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Within 10 days of the opening of classes at Washington State University the “novel H1N1” (swine) flu has spread to more than 2,000 students. The San Juan
