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Boating laws start
New Washington State Vessel Laws became effective June 12, 2008. Materials to inform boaters on the new laws…
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Extra ferry service from July 2 through 7
Washington State Ferries announced extra sailings for the July the Fourth holiday as follows:
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San Juan Initiative reports lack of accountability, compliance
When Tom Cowan served on the San Juan County Commission from 1982-94, the county had two code enforcement…
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Kevin Ranker wins support of 40th District Democrats
On Thursday June 12, Democratic Party Nominee for the 40th District Senate, Kevin Ranker, won 74 percent of…
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Tobacco costs to employers and employees
Martha Sharon, Public Health Nurse and San Juan County Tobacco Prevention Coordinator recently issued the following release:
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Fire Department reviews plans for Deer Harbor and engines
On June 24, the Orcas Island Fire Department Commissioners met with six members of the Strategic Plan Review…
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The Fourth on Lopez Island
To make it easier to get to and from the Lopez Village activities, the Lopez Island Chamber of…
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Orcas events surround the glorious Fourth –
Everyone knows that summer officially begins with the fireworks, barbecues, fairs and parades that mark the national Day…
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Orcas School Dist. shores up staffers for ’08-’09 school year
At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting on June 26 various reports on funding and staffing…
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3 on Orcas complete power & light apprenticeship
Four years and 8,000-plus hours on the job later, three of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) apprentice…
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Power outage caused by submarine cable failure
June 25 outage causes minor grass fire on Blakely
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State school board seeks candidates, San Juan County in region
November's elections will add member to State School board; deadline to apply is Aug. 1