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OPALCO approves non-residential rate increases
At the July 21 OPALCO board meeting, the board approved rate increases for the Pump Service and Commercial…
News
4-H teen rally teaches leadership, citizenship and life skills
This year San Juan County 4-H is hosting the Western District 4-H Teen Rally on Oct. 28-30 at…
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Translator John Friedmann to present on poet Paul Celan
John Friedmann will present a poetry reading and discussion of Paul Celan’s work on Saturday, Aug. 6 from…
Opinion
‘Every mother’s worst nightmare’ | Guest column by Lori Gates
The phone rings in the middle of the night – every mother’s worst nightmare. You hear your son…
Letters to the Editor
Please help a neighbor in need | Letter
All are invited to a benefit concert and poetry reading on Monday, Aug. 22 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks, planning commission | Letter
On behalf of the Common Sense Alliance, I would like to thank the San Juan County Planning Commission…
Letters to the Editor
Blessed to be part of this community | Letter
Twenty-two years ago, when I first got to Orcas Island, there were coffee cans at all the stores…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you to Orcas Island EMS | Letter
Our family would like to thank the Orcas EMS members who responded to a recent emergency at our…
Letters to the Editor
Roger Adams for sewer district | Letter
I’m writing to express my support for Roger Adams, who is running for Eastsound Sewer and Water District…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for Orcas Historical Day Fair | Letter
We’ve had back-to-back major events since July 2, the day of the Parade and Historical Day Fair, so…
Letters to the Editor
Camp Orkila sets record with world’s largest marshmallow roast, vetted by Guinness
YMCA Camp Orkila held the World’s Largest Marshmallow Roast in an effort to emphasize the importance of positive…
News
Town hall meetings will discuss Critical Areas Ordinance update
The county council will host town hall meetings to discuss the update to the Critical Areas Ordinance, beginning…
News
County code enforcement will ‘collect’ sandwich board signs
Public records officer Stan Matthews has announced that sandwich board and other types of advertising signs posted off…