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By Janet Alderton (Note: The County Council is holding a public hearing on the ordinance for the mini-vesting initiative on Tuesday, March 1 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Court Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A link to the proposed ordinance follows this article.) The current county regulation reads: Building Permit Validity and Renewal
On Monday, December 13th, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00, at the Orcas School Library, the Island Reproductive Health Initiative will hold a general meeting to review our progress and to plan for the future. All are invited to attend. Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) was formed in June, 2009, and work began on implementing the
The Washington State Transportation Commission has proposed a 2.5% ferry fare increase to go into effect January 1. However, with the success of the Tim Eyman-sponsored initiative I-1053 in last Tuesday’s election, the increase may well be stymied again. Transportation Commissioner Dan O’Neal and Washington State Ferries Planning Director Ray Deardorf met with the San
Beyond daily operations, an organization must consider the big picture, and plan how to nurture itself so that it can sustain its mission beyond the present day. Recognized non-profits, or “501(c)3s,” most often rely on outside funding to continue its mission, and in so doing, they take on another huge task: fundraising. From
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation and Janet Brownell, President of the Orcas Island Education Foundation In 2008, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Education Foundation made an audacious proposal: they asked the community to pledge support for four years toward a partnership to support public education on Orcas
Dear Community Members, In these tough economic times the Orcas Island Recreation Program has been able to survive with county support, user fees, grants and donations. The county has now officially cut off our funding although they will continue to provide office space, insurance, computers and administrative support. As members of the Orcas Rec Advisory
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Updated July 24 at 3 p.m. The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) has authorized a grant of $10,000 from its Board discretionary fund to the Orcas Island School District (OISD). These funds will be pooled with pledges and contributions to the Education Initiative to be used by the district
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ELECTIONS ||| November 5, 2024 General Election Last updated on 11/06/2024 4:13 PM Number of Precincts 23 Number of Registered Voters 15,123 Total Ballots Counted 10,601 Estimated Ballots Left to Count 2,100 Next Ballot Count On 11/12/2024 5:00 PM Last Tabulated 11/06/2024 4:13 PM Voter Turnout 70.1% Certification Date 11/26/2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ELECTIONS ||| November 5, 2024 General Election Last updated on 11/05/2024 8:02 PM Number of Precincts 23 Number of Registered Voters 15,123 Total Ballots Counted 9,792 Estimated Ballots Left to Count 1,950 Next Ballot Count On 11/06/2024 5:00 PM Last Tabulated 11/05/2024 8:02 PM Voter Turnout 64.75% Certification Date 11/26/2024
||| FROM MEGAN METCALF for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| As November ushers in Veterans Day, Orcas Island stands united in its dedication to those who've served our nation. This small island community exemplifies the power of local support for veterans, offering a tapestry of services that weave together care, respect, and practical assistance. The Heart