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“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Eth-Noh-Tech Announces Summer Internship Positions
Are you a bright, energetic, teenager or college student with the interests in culture and business? Wanting to bring the Arts to rural island communities AND national stages as well? Would you like to learn how to market the Arts to schools, community centers, libraries, and festivals all across the
League of Women Voters Honors SJ Family Resource Center Co-Founder at Annual Meeting
San Juan Community Home Trust Director speaks about Affordable Housing Needs Contributed by Ann Jarrell Twenty-five League of Women Voters San Juan members and guests attended the Annual Meeting luncheon in Friday Harbor on Monday April 11. Lunch at Vinnie's Restaurant was followed by a short business meeting, after which
OPALCO’s Annual Meeting & Election May 14
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its members. On Saturday, May 14th, the member-owners will exercise their right to elect their Board of Directors. Who is a member of the Co-op? Anyone who receives an OPALCO power bill
Craftsman Corner’s Conditional Use Permit Denied
On April 15, the San Juan County Hearings Examiner, Phil Obrechts, denied the application for a Conditional Use Permit for commercial use for the Craftsman Corner property on the corner of Lovers Land and Enchanted Forest Road in Eastsound. Orcas Power and Saw owner Steve Pearson had applied for the
Ferries’ Peak Season Surcharge Begins May 1
During the ferry system’s busiest months, a peak season surcharge is in effect for vehicles and drivers paying full fare, except for customers utilizing the frequent user multi-ride cards. The peak season is in effect from May 1 through September 30. For detailed fare information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/fares.
Improve Your Business with Classes through May
James McCafferty, Business Advisor for the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC), announces a list of workshops for small business owners. Unless otherwise listed all workshops are at the EDASC offices at 204 West Montgomery. Register on-line at least 24 hours before the workshop at www.skagit.org. April 28 –
Celebrate the Last Snowfall this Spring Weekend
Friday, April 22 Mary Bue at Doe Bay What do songs sound like that come from a girl who: loves seaweed, seals and cats, bartends at a busy breakfast joint, has a bachelor’s in psychology, teaches yoga, used to attend rave parties in the late 90’s, adores Pee Wee’s Playhouse,
Investigating and Honoring Our Marine Heritage
Citizen scientists from Kwiaht, BeachWatchers and the general public participated in Field Research Day today at the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory in Eastsound. They cast a seine net and identified forage fish in the eelgrass meadows near Indian Island. The scientific beach activities are part of the
Point Lawrence Road Project Moves Forward
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Construction is scheduled to begin shortly on the first new bridge to be built in San Juan County in 42 years. Bids were opened last month for the on construction of the new bridge over Cascade Creek on Orcas Island and the contract
April 30 Wine Tasting Event and Auction to Benefit Orcas Montessori
In addition to savory appetizers from local restaurants, and premium wine selected by local expert Chimo Boehm, Orcas musicians will play starring roles at this year’s Spring Auction on April 30, from 6 to 9 PM, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. Popular music teacher, Mary Giampietro, returns
Ferries to Continue at Current Levels of Service
Ranker, Nelson secure last minute save to ferry service cuts From the State Democrats Office Today, April 20, the Senate passed House Bill 1175, the state's two-year transportation budget. Until this afternoon, the proposed plan included over $4 million in cuts to ferry services. Thanks to actions led by Senators
Portions of CAO “Best Available Science” Synthesis Now Online
Additional Chapters to be Posted as Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department announced today that it has begun posting portions of the second draft of the San Juan County Best Available Science (BAS) Synthesis on the County’s Critical Areas
Gates Foundation Grant Awarded to OICF
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Gates Foundation reached out again to Community Foundations to provide support to nonprofits. This year, the funding is directed towards capacity building programs to help nonprofits achieve their missions more effectively. Of the 26 Washington State Community Foundations invited to apply
Ranker Explains the Budget and Effect of Loopholes
(This article is a continuation of Senator Kevin [intlink id="12078" type="post"]Ranker's Report[/intlink] from the Legislature) Senate and House Budget Comparison The reductions proposed by the state Senate cut very deep.For a full comparison of the Senate and House budget proposals, click here: 2011_Budget_Comparison . We are faced with a stark
Letter to the Editor: EPRC Needs Pro-Environmental or Neutral Members
The EPRC [Eastsound Planning Review Committee] has been hi-jacked by development interests and Councilman Richard Fralick with adverse results affecting Eastsound and Orcas Residents. This line up is heavily weighted in favor of development with little, if any, representation for environmental concerns, or neutral citizens with no monetary or philosophical
Ranker’s Report: Senate Budget Cuts Demand a Look at Unpaid Taxes and Loopholes
Dear neighbors, Last week the Senate released its Operating Budget proposal. With no new federal funds, no new revenue sources and no ability to close tax loopholes, our hand has been forced to construct an all-cuts budget that reduces the state budget by over $5 billion. The Senate’s approach however,
