Michael Thomas is the new county manager
The San Juan County Council announced their unanimous decision today to offer the position of County Manager to Michael Thomas, currently the City Administrator for the City of Enumclaw, Wash.
Council selects Enumclaw administrator for county manager post
Thomas has been city administrator of the city of Enumclaw, population 10,669, Wash., since 2010. Before that, he was director of the city's Department of Community and Economic Development for five years.
San Juan Fire Department in, EMS out in new public safety boat deal
The San Juan County Sheriff's Department remains on course to acquire a new and improved emergency response boat, built by federal dollars, despite the fact that several public safety agencies that previously were expected to chip in for its maintenance and operations have abandoned ship.
OPAL honors Molly Roberts
Longtime Orcas resident and registered nurse Molly Roberts was honored with the Sky Award recognizing volunteer service during OPAL Community Land Trust’s 23rd annual meeting on May 2.
Fawn season: four tips to help them along the way
The Black-tailed Deer we have here on the San Juans mostly give birth to their fawns in May, so right now is the peak of fawn season.
Last chance to hear Orcas School Musicians this year
Orcas school music students are now preparing for the school year’s final three music concerts, which will take place over the next three Thursdays.
Mulligan resigns
On Thursday, May 16, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted George Mulligan's resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his five years of service.
Donations make Community Grant programs stronger
The Orcas Island Community Foundation and Partners in Philanthropy have committed over $106,000 to fund some amazing proposals in this year’s Community Grants program.
County prevails in 'open meetings' lawsuit; appeal 'likely'
Although Judge Alan Hancock discussed and dismissed a number of factual and legal issues associated with the case, the crux of his decision, based upon Washington appellate precedents, stated that, “for the purposes of OPMA, a meeting occurs only if a majority or quorum of the governing body is present.”
Search for county manager: and then there were two
A day and a half of closed-session interviews with applicants for the open county manager position has reduced the field to two undisclosed finalists.
‘A Woodland Feast’ for OIEF
“A Woodland Feast” is planned for the Orcas Island Education Foundation’s Food for Thought Benefit on May 25.
