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--- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- At 3:27 p.m. on Friday, September 6 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire in the 6300 block of Deer Harbor Road. Crews arriving on scene confirmed a large home completely engulfed in flames. “The heat was incredibly intense,”
Switch it Up! puts thousands back in members’ pockets -- from Krista Bouchey for Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- OPALCO is now offering on-bill financing for members who want to Switch it Up! and install super-efficient ductless heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and electric vehicle chargers. These upgrades can cut energy spending in
Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Join the conversation on San Juan County – Cross-Borders, Cross-Industries at the 10th Annual EDC Economic Forecast Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, May 8th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Catered lunch by San
-- from Harry Patton -- Harry Patton, surrounded by Christmas Presences from the Orcas Christian School in 2015 Family and friends,Just to let you know that Dad is ready for hellish Storm 2. Chris and Vicki Brems put their numbers in my Cell in case of an emergency. Predicted Bellingham/Orcas, 7 days of snow, ice,
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2015 Stories and Links -- an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Southern resident orcas increase, with an uptick in southern-resident killer whales born — eight new calves born since Dec. 30 2014, bringing the number
Wednesday, December 5, 10 a.m. - Noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for their second annual
Tuesday, November 13, 12 - 3 p.m., Heritage Bank -- from Summer Martin-Groseclose for EDC -- Business owners and bookkeepers will learn the details of Washington State’s new paid family and medical leave law at an informative workshop this November. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Washington State Employment Security
-- from Foster Hildreth, OPALCO General Manager -- The Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) Board of Directors support renewable power, electric vehicles, carbon reduction and protection of our Salish Sea. Washington’s Initiative 1631 is a step in the right direction to reduce carbon pollution and promote clean energy, despite flaws in the current version
-- from Sadie Bailey -- These are only a few of the many questions, concerns, and suggestions that I and many others have, concerning this Preferred Plan Master Plan. The transparency issues and flawed public process have been covered extensively already and they still exist, from affected landowners not knowing, to the advisory committee, to
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business planning and marketing, plus