If you didn't find what you were looking for, try a new search!
With this article, we are starting a semi-regular humor column, written by Orcas High School teacher Maurice Austin from recent events of local interest. Thanks for your humorously imaginative columns, Maurice! What's next? -- by Maurice Austin -- Map from County Public Works depicting inter-island bridge system through the San Juans. Thanks to Brian
Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- The Regular Meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 will meet with Commissioners Barbara Bedell, Wesley Heinmiller, and Jim Coffin, Acting Deputy Chief Scott Williams, Acting Deputy Chief Bryce Hamilton, Captain Chad
--Some noteworthy events -- All in all, 2015 was a very good year, especially for the uptick in southern-resident killer whales born -- eight new calves born since Dec. 30 2014, bringing the number to 85. New whale in J pod. Photo by Dave Eliff And we had more than our share of
-- by Margie Doyle -- Janet Alderton of Deer Harbor has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Citizens' Committee on Pipeline Safety. Janet Alderton The Committee meets about every two months to discuss, identify, review and highlight pipeline safety issues on local and national levels. The committee consists of nine voting
Expect a 5% increase in your power bill -- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s Board of Directors has approved the 2016 budget with measures in place to keep our Co-op financially healthy, following two years of declining energy sales. Members' bills will go up by an average of 5% beginning in January and a new Energy Assistance Program will provide
-- from San Juan County Fire Marshal Rob Low -- The San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office in partnership with the San Juan County Fire Chiefs’ have determined that current weather conditions within San Juan County have created substantial fire dangers and that there is a need to enact restriction on outdoor burning to all
-- from Ed Sutton -- Foster; As I mentioned recently, I have been recording my energy usage about every 2-3 hours (except night-time), and can report the following for the first week (Monday, 6/22 at 10AM through 10AM on 6/29): We are a household of two "older" adults. The house is totally electric; no propane;
-- from San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair -- Due to extremely dry conditions, a burn ban is now in effect at all San Juan County parks and campgrounds. At this time briquettes may be used in designated fire rings and propane cook stoves are allowed for cooking. County Parks asks that the public
-- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park -- Campfires prohibited in all state parks -- Open fires and use of charcoal briquettes prohibited until further notice Washington State Parks announced on Friday, June 26 that campfires in all state parks and ocean beaches in the Seashore Conservation Area are prohibited until further
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- With extraordinary heat and drought conditions across the state — and forecasts for more of the same — Governor Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark are taking steps to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Inslee today [June 26] issued an emergency proclamation