— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian —
2012 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests:
Principal Kyle Freeman addresses the questions our children many ask about Connecticut school shootings in December:
https://theorcasonian.com/guest-column-speaking-to-children-about-connecticut/
County Council enacts Critical Areas Ordinances updates after years of work
https://theorcasonian.com/critical-areas-update-what-do-the-ordinances-say/
Orcas Recycling Services nonprofit is awarded to contract to operate Orcas Waste Transfer Station
https://theorcasonian.com/letter-to-the-editor-orcas-recycling-thanks-all-supporters/
https://theorcasonian.com/letter-to-the-editor-orsthe-exchange-thanks-county-council/
https://theorcasonian.com/breaking-news-its-the-exchange/
Expanding Cherry Point Coal Terminal: environmentalists engage
https://theorcasonian.com/epic-nw-battle-defining-coal-port-scoping/
https://theorcasonian.com/nw-coal-port-traffic-raises-fears-of-huge-marine-spill/
https://theorcasonian.com/guest-opinion-the-un-economics-of-coal/
https://theorcasonian.com/ten-eye-opening-facts-i-learned-about-coal-shipping/
https://theorcasonian.com/lummi-tribe-opposes-to-whatcom-coal-port/
Kevin O’Brien is named new Fire Chief
sets goals for 2012: https://theorcasonian.com/fire-chiefs-report-nov-13-dec-11-2012/
Voters approve change to County Charter government
https://theorcasonian.com/charter-amendment-transitions-not-simple/
https://theorcasonian.com/county-prosecutor-gaylord-guide-to-2012-charter-propositions/
In January, the Supreme Court ruled the state isn’t meeting its constitutional obligation to amply pay for basic education. The state legislature has been struggle to answer the Supreme Court.
https://theorcasonian.com/supreme-court-wa-legislature-failing-at-education-funding/
Port of Orcas purchases property at northwest border of the port
https://theorcasonian.com/port-purchases-lantecs-41-acres-on-north-shore/
