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-- from Thomas Baldwin -- Orcas Island School District finds itself in a novel situation, distinct from what has been business as usual for years. They actually have money that will allow them to develop a budget for the 2018-19 academic year that does not include layoffs, temporary or otherwise. Further, they have been instructed
-- from Tom Owens -- My Social Security (and other income based of SS) seems to be shrinking fast. Orcas seems to be, step by step, becoming LESS affordable! Are we asking for too many services and benefits? Could we all think about affordability just a bit more when we vote for new levies? Could those
Statement by Art Lange, Candidate for Orcas Public Hospital District, Position #3 Candidate for Public Hospital District Commissioner I) What I Stand for If Elected: 1) My goal as your commissioner will be to enable all the members of our community to have access to high quality primary and urgent care including after-hours care in
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40, Orcas Island) -- With Democrats controlling both the Senate and House for the first time in five years, the Legislature finished on time and passed a budget plan that will cut property taxes, fully fund our children's education, dramatically expand mental health programs for those struggling most, and provide
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Elementary Students present a banner of appreciation to the Orcas Island School District Board At the board meeting on Jan. 25, the school board unanimously approved a three-year contract for Eric Webb as the Superintendent effective July 1, 2018. The contract provides for an annual salary of
-- by Margie Doyle -- Islanders flock to hear a presentation on possible financial impacts of a Public Hospital District at a Town Hall sponsored by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) Leading the search for the grail of sustainable primary and emergency healthcare on the island, the Coalition for Orcas Health
-- from the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- Governor Jay Inslee addresses the State Legislature in his "State of the State" address on Jan. 9, 2018 Gov. Jay Inslee today [Jan. 9, 2018] delivered his 2018 State of the State address, a speech that highlighted Washington’s strong economy and best-in-the-nation
by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- As we look back on 2017, locally we did our best to resist national efforts to undermine immigrant rights, environmental protections and government-corporate venality. We did good, shepherding our medical providers, protecting our neighborhoods, building and remodeling facilities, giving to the needy and defending our environment. Making predictions
-- from San Juan County News -- The assessor’s office mailed change of value notices on November 1 with 2017 values for 2018 tax calculations. Assessed values represent 100% of market value as best determined by current market data as of January 1, 2017. Many properties increased in value, which reflects a rising market in
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. -- The Orcas Island meeting of the County Council on Tuesday, Oct. 31 was one of the fastest-paced, information-packed council meetings ever. The agenda items amounted to an Executive Summary of the extensive progress made by Orcas agencies, resulting in ballot initiatives for local health