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“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
UW Medicine and OMF Announce UW Medicine Clinic on Orcas
-- from the Orcas Medical Foundation Board -- UW Medicine and Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) are pleased to announce that we are working in partnership to ensure access to quality primary medical care at the Orcas Medical Center through the creation of a UW Medicine clinic on Orcas Island. UW
Breaking News | Olga Road Closed Due to Man With Gun
-- by Lin McNulty -- Sources tell Orcas Issues that Orcas Fire Department has blocked off Olga Road between Tomihi and Crescent Beach, at the request of the Sheriff's Department, due to a report of a man with a gun. Personnel from Orcas Fire and San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Letter to Editor | Vote “Yes” on Both Levies
-- from San Juan County Firefighters and Paramedics Association, IAFF Local 3911 -- Re: The Expansion of the Board of Fire Commissioners to a Five Member Board There is a ballot initiative to expand the Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners from three to five members. By now you should
Fire Commissioners Call Special Meeting
Monday, January 30, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Notice of Special Meeting With Agenda Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date: January 30, 2017 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Public Meeting Room Station #21 45
Letter to Editor | Take the Tour, Ask Questions, Vote “Yes”
-- from Miriam Ziegler -- I am writing to strongly encourage my fellow Orcas Islanders to vote FOR the Phase III bond issue on the ballot for the February 14 election. We will be receiving the ballots in the mail in the next few days. This $8 million bond proposal
Guest Opinion | School Bond Needed for Whole School Community
-- from Orcas Island School Board and Superintendent Webb -- Soon you will be voting on a new school bond. The bond corrects safety issues and makes essential repairs or improvements to OISD facilities that were not included in previous bonds. Several meetings/surveys determined the content of this bond. Everything
County Gears Up for Orcas Landing Park and Ride Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County received a $760,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to construct a Park and Ride facility at the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal on Orcas Island. The primary purpose of the project is to relocate the ferry parking
5th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit, “Gather & Sow”
Friday - Sunday, February 10 -12, Camp Orkila -- from Rhys Hansen -- Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10–12 for a weekend of education, inspiration, and camaraderie at beautiful YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. The theme for this year’s summit, “Gather
Are We at Risk of Another Major Communications Outage?
-- from OPALCO -- Remember the communications outage of November 2013 caused when CenturyLink’s fiber-optic cable failed? We are once again at risk of a prolonged communications outage due to the deteriorated condition of CenturyLink’s submarine cable that carries fiber to the communications hub on San Juan Island that serves
Letter to Editor | Support School Levy
-- from Coleen O'Brien -- I’m hoping all friends, neighbors and kid supporters will join me in voting for the school bond being presented to our community. I’ve attended meetings and I’ve discussed the needs and the plans with school board members and school staff. It is clear to me
Inslee Statement on Executive Orders Restricting Refugee Assistance, Immigration
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement on President Trump’s executive orders: “The state of Washington has a proud history of inclusivity, tolerance and compassion for all residents. Our diversity of people and cultures is a critical part of who we are,
Get Ready for Baseball, Softball, T-ball This Spring
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Play ball! This spring we will be offering more games and increased competition for our baseball and softball players. The baseball committee along with the Park and Rec Board has thoroughly researched all league options and the last several years of season play. After completing
Letter to Editor | Levy Should Focus on Maintenance, Preservation
-- from Justin Paulsen -- The Orcas Island School District has placed before the voters a proposal seeking funding for many important and critical projects. I fully support OISD in completing the critical repairs and upgrades to the physical plant. In fact, in the final analysis, I am left to
Rock of Orcas to Dive into the Music of the 80s
-- from Grace McCune -- Orcas Island: We Will Rock You! You have been warned. Rock of Orcas Choir, 2015 for "Across the Universe" Get your bangles and bandannas on: The creative team of Grace McCune and Jake Perrine, who brought you "Moulin Rouge" and "Across the Universe,"
Letter to Editor | Stay Active, Involved
-- from Sharon Abreu -- The first full day of the new presidential administration saw at least one million people join the Washington, DC demonstration in marches around the country, and many others joined demonstrations around the world. It is estimated that five million people participated worldwide. A resounding message
Good News Abounds at Orcas Historical Museums’ Annual Dinner
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Brittney Maruska, Leith Templin, Edrie Vinson, Spencer Clark, Jim Biddick There were so many good reports coming from Board President Jim Biddick, and the new museum director Brittney Maruska, at the Annual Membership Dinner on Saturday, it was hard to keep up. In
