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March Turtleback March

By |2015-03-06T12:53:53-08:00March 14th, 2015|Categories: Environment, News|

Saturday, March 21, 2015, 1 p.m. sharp, Turtleback Preserve -- from Tanya Williamson, San Juan County Land Bank -- Bring your family, bring your friends for a 5 mile “Up and Over” hike on the San Juan County Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain Preserve! The hike begins promptly at 1 p.m. at the South Trailhead parking area

Thomas Braisted Zimmerman: May 23, 1935-February 6, 2015

By |2015-02-24T11:34:25-08:00February 23rd, 2015|Categories: In Memoriam, News|

 Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m., Orcas American Legion -- from Marie Troxel -- Tom Zimmerman, devoted husband, family man, Marine, Renaissance man, friend, and neighbor passed away February, 6th, 2015 at the Seattle Veteran’s Hospital after undergoing complications from surgery. Tom was surrounded by his loving wife, Ting Zimmerman, and sister, Nancy Zimmerman Merrill.

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New Congress, Ongoing Commitment to the Pacific Northwest Economy

By |2015-01-26T19:02:12-08:00January 26th, 2015|Categories: Community, Government/Politics, News, Opinion|

By Rep. Rick Larsen, Washington 2nd District We in the Pacific Northwest know that our part of the country is second to none. Our mountains and waters offer plentiful outdoor opportunities. Our local economy is fueled by innovative businesses and manufacturers in a variety of industries. And our communities include increasingly diverse perspectives and backgrounds

Year-end Recap from Representative Rick Larsen

By |2014-12-31T17:15:25-08:00December 31st, 2014|Categories: Community, Government/Politics, News, Opinion, Sustainability|

As 2014 comes to a close, I want to let you know that it has been an honor serving you and the people of the Second Congressional District. The last two years have not been easy for our communities. The tragic mudslide that devastated the Oso, Darrington and Arlington communities forever changed the lives of

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Guest Opinion: Small Change Provides Improvement to Navy Capabilities

By |2014-12-16T14:25:15-08:00December 17th, 2014|Categories: Editorial, Government/Politics, Opinion|

-- from Captain Michael Nortier, Commanding Officer, NAS Whidbey -- Many people may be unaware that our service members – our sons, daughters, friends, and neighbors – are training in the skies above the Olympic Mountains to take the fight to the enemy on our behalf. The Navy recently proposed a plan to provide more

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Line-up

By |2014-11-14T04:04:17-08:00November 14th, 2014|Categories: Arts & Entertainment, News|

Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Friday Night Films The Joy of Air (Canada, 2013, 4 min), Bryan Smith, Fitz Cahall Leave the ground beneath your feet, Rise up, your inner legend greet. A body in motion – Twisting, turning, churning, yearning –Apex found, heaven

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Fire Chief’s Report: September 1 – 30, 2014

By |2014-10-19T17:14:14-07:00October 22nd, 2014|Categories: News|

-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2014 Execute the mission of OIFR through the direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for all OIFR operations Provide positive leadership for OIFR and our community Improve reliability and performance for OIFR Execute the OIFR strategic plan

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Governor Issues Statement on Passing of His Father, Frank Inslee of Lopez

By |2014-10-15T11:54:50-07:00October 15th, 2014|Categories: Government/Politics, News|

-- from Jaime Smith, Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Frank E. Inslee, retired biology teacher, high school coach, World War II Naval veteran and father of Gov. Jay Inslee, passed away late Monday night following an illness. He was 88 years old. Frank Inslee had been transported from his home on Lopez Island to

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Fire Chief’s Report: July 1 – July 31, 2014

By |2014-09-20T18:14:36-07:00August 16th, 2014|Categories: News|

-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2014 Execute the mission of OIFR through the direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for all OIFR operations Provide positive leadership for OIFR and our community Improve reliability and performance for OIFR Execute the OIFR strategic plan

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Olympic National Park Scientist to Discuss How Climate Change Impacts Our Coasts

By |2014-08-12T10:35:08-07:00August 13th, 2014|Categories: Community, Environment, News, Sustainability|

Wednesday, August 20, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Julia Vouri -- Learn how the coasts and intertidal biological communities of the Pacific Northwest are impacted by climate change in a presentation by Olympic National Park Coastal Ecologist and Marine Resources Manager Dr. Steven Fradkin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 20 at the

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