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“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
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Annual docket of Comp Plan amendments applications due in March
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process allows interested persons including citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies to request amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan maps, policies or development regulations. Development regulations are those contained in
More than 700,000 ferries customers will dash through the Sound over Christmas week
People driving vehicles onto vessels should plan for long wait times -- from Washington State Ferries -- Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but a ferry ride is so delightful – especially for those who plan ahead, avoiding the busiest travel times Christmas week. More than 700,000 people are expected
Winter update from your conservation land bank
-- from Lincoln Bormann for San Juan County Land Bank-- Channel Preserve, LopezLopez Preserve Steward, Amanda Wedow, hosted a public scoping meeting in early October. The event was widely attended with break-out discussions covering a variety of topics, including signage, and dogs. Incorporating comments heard at the meeting, as well
Hedrick Smith launches ‘Democracy Rebellion’ film
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Exciting news! For three years, I’ve been criss-crossing the country with my camera crew and producer Susan Gray, filming citizen reformers in action, interviewing grassroots activists, and editing our footage into a pioneering documentary on the new wave of popular uprisings across America, out to
Because no one is above the law, Orcas rallies in favor of impeachment
-- from David Turnoy -- Between 50 and 60 hardy souls attended the Eastsound impeachment rally Tuesday evening, December 17, at the Village Green. The message is pretty simple: the president used military aid to pressure a foreign government (Ukraine) to interfere in our elections, then he tried to cover it
Local weather alert: Heavy rain in the forecast for later this week
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- 2010 Flooding on Bailer Hill on SJI (DEM Photo) While flood impacts in the islands are much less than for our mainland neighbors, every few years the islands get enough rain to cause localized flooding- especially in our more “urban”
Consultants offer Health District details, advice on health-care solutions
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- For the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, December has been a month of digging deep into what potential structures would work best for providing primary, urgent, and after-hours care to all residents and visitors on Orcas Island. And the
Clean transportation advances with hybrid-electric ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington is taking the first steps to clean up one of the biggest pollution sources in state transportation by switching from diesel ferries to electric-hybrids. The state is converting some of its biggest and dirtiest ferries, and building an all-new 144-car electric ferry with
County seeks pro & con committee members for Voters’ Guide statements
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- San Juan County is seeking volunteers to create opposing statements to place in the online Voter’s Guide for the upcoming February 2020 Special Election. San Juan County Council approved sending Resolution No. 49-2019 to voters. If approved, the measure would authorize
State awards more than $26M for salmon recovery projects statewide
$414,702 to San Juan County -- from Susan Zemek, WA Recreation and Conservation Office -- OLYMPIA–The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board today announced the award of $26.1 million in grants for projects across the state aimed at bringing salmon back from the brink of extinction. This year marks the 20th anniversary of
Village Green impeachment rally because nobody is above the law
Tuesday, December 17, 5:30 p.m., Village Green -- from David Turnoy -- We will be holding an event in support of impeachment in Eastsound on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 at the Village Green. The president used military aid to pressure a foreign government to interfere in our elections, then he
Want to fight climate change? Experience what we’re fighting for
-- from Jay Inslee, Governor -- My first interaction with an orca whale took place when I was 5 years old. I was fishing on a boat with my dad in the San Juan Islands, a place known for some of the most breathtaking water views in the country. The
Victorian Valley Chapel doors open for meditation
Open December 23 - 25 -- from Sara Dailey-Smith -- The Smith family would like to thank the Orcas Community for its gentle and considerate care of the Victorian Valley Chapel over the 22 years that we have owned it. Always opened to the public, there was never an incident
State Supreme Court rules against County in 9-0 verdict
SJC Public Records Ordinance declared invalid -- from Nicholas Power, Attorney -- On December 12, 2019, in a rare unanimous opinion, San Juan County lost at the Washington State Supreme Court in a case brought by Edward Kilduff for the violations of the Public Records Act. In May 2016, Mr.
Hey, folks, do we have news for you
-- from Orcas Issues Staff -- Orcas Issues, the Voice of the Orcas Community, has news for you every day of the year. And we do it on a shoestring budget with the support of our readers and loyal advertisers. We maintain a full-time+ editor and four at-large reporters: Susan
Fire Commission to meet on Monday
Monday, December 16, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Commissioners will meet in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 16. Commissioners: Tim Fuller (absent), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski (present by phone), Wesley Heinmiller (acting Chair), Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas
