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“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

LATEST IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Letter to the Editor: Fire Department expenses cause concern

Lin McNulty2009-05-16T20:10:44-07:00May 16th, 2009|

Dear Editor, I have a lot of concerns about current expenditures at the Fire Department and what is sustainable for Orcas Island in the long run. I have a feeling that it has become to

Letter to the Editor: Vote often for Eastsound Mayor

Lin McNulty2009-05-15T21:37:24-07:00May 15th, 2009|

In 1873, the Territorial Legislation of Washington sent Governor Stevens a bill creating the County of San Juan out of 172 islands in Washington Sound. Friday Harbor was designated as the County Seat, and three

Didier Gincig to leave Orcas Rec after 13 Years

Lin McNulty2009-05-14T20:54:31-07:00May 14th, 2009|

Didier Gincig, who has headed the popular Orcas Island Recreation program for 13 of its 16 years of existence, has announced that he will be leaving the program this year. "I love Orcas

Swine Flu Update – Relax, but Not Too Much

Lin McNulty2009-05-14T11:23:08-07:00May 14th, 2009|

By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Washington Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday, May 11, that it has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center which has been overseeing the statewide response to Swine Flu.

Letter to the Editor: Adams supports OPALCO teamwork in conserving and developing energy

Lin McNulty2009-05-13T09:41:12-07:00May 13th, 2009|

Dear Editor, These are inspiring times. Significant change is afoot. For some of us this gives pause: in what do we anchor the future? Increasingly many are turning to local sources. For local and reliable

Sign Code Enforcement Scheduled for Orcas on May 13

Lin McNulty2009-05-12T21:05:13-07:00May 12th, 2009|

By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is giving the owners of illegally placed "sandwich board" signs a heads up that their signs will be tagged on Wednesday, May 13 for removal

School makes do with reduced funds; board passes Minimum Education Plan for 2009-2010

Lin McNulty2009-05-11T14:12:12-07:00May 11th, 2009|

With the Legislature's final budget approved by Governor Chris Gregoire last week, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board reluctantly passed the district's minimum education plan and I-728 allocation plan on May 4. The Minimum

Letter to the Editor: Library Landscaping Project Questioned

Lin McNulty2009-05-11T13:54:03-07:00May 11th, 2009|

To: Orcas Island Library Board Dear Trustees, It was brought to my attention recently that the Library Director on behalf of John Ashenhurst the Board's President had applied for a grant from OICF for the

County Wins $2.5 million Grant for Mount Baker Road Project

Lin McNulty2009-05-09T19:59:25-07:00May 9th, 2009|

By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department reports that the Washington State County Road Administration Board (known as "CRAB") has awarded San Juan County the largest grant it

File for public office beginning May 15 for November elections

Lin McNulty2009-05-09T07:07:23-07:00May 9th, 2009|

By Stan Matthews County Communication Programs Manager Candidates considering a 2009 run for office in San Juan County can file by mail beginning Friday, May 15. A total of 40 offices will appear on the

No COLAs for most county elected officials

Lin McNulty2009-05-08T22:42:51-07:00May 8th, 2009|

By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager With the County's revenue dropping and contract negotiations still underway with its employees' union, the Citizens Salary Commission voted unanimously Thursday to not provide cost of living adjustments