Road to learning
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First grader Lluvia Qunitero works on an assignment in Homework Club, which is part of the Orcas School District’s English Language Learners’ program. Lluvia speaks Spanish and English. The ELL program also offers parenting classes and has created a Spanish library.
I-5 Skagit River bridge collapses; people, cars in the water
The northern most section of the I-5 bridge spanning the Skagit River collapsed Thursday, shortly before 7 p.m., hurtling several cars and people into the water. Click on this article for an early report by Journal sister paper The Skagit Valley Herald.
Council selects Enumclaw administrator for county manager post | Update
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.
Extra sailings over Memorial Day weekend
Washington State Ferry riders are advised to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times during the Memorial Day weekend.
Death notice | Shane Foster
Shane Michael Foster, 44 of Mountain Home, Idaho, formerly of Orcas Island, died on Tuesday, May 21 in Mountain Home of injuries from an automobile crash. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Explore new trail on Jones Island
Washington State Parks is having a Trail opening celebration on Jones Island Tuesday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. The trail is approximately two miles long. It’s proposed name is the East Loop Trail. The naming is in process and not official yet.
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.
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.
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.”
