The Lopez Island School District has a lot to be proud of. In this year’s senior class, 10 of the 26 graduates (about 40 percent) rank among the top 10 percent of 2008 graduates from Washington high schools.
Once again, The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division is hosting public meetings in ferry communities around Puget Sound. These meetings will give the public an opportunity to exchange ideas and information regarding operational and pricing strategies and will give the Ferries Division an opportunity to understand the priorities of their customers at the individual and community level. The information gathered at these meetings will help inform the development of the long-range plan for the ferry system, said Joy Goldenberg, Ferries Division Communications Manager on June 13.
At Commencement ceremonies on June 14, the 22 Orcas High School graduates wore blue caps and gowns, with a purple stole if they’d maintained a 3.25 grade point average, a blue collar if they were members of the National Honor Society – recognized for their scholarship, leadership, character and service – and candy leis if they were members of Key Club, the high school service organization. They wore high heels and flip-flops, skirts, leggings and shorts under their gowns, and gleefully threw their mortarboards in the air before leaving commencement.
Decisions relating to expenditure of $209,600 and a presentation by Local 3911 on filling the vacant Assistant Chief position took up most of the Fire Commissioners regular meeting on June 10.
Plans to reconvene the Strategic Review Committee for the June 24 meeting in Deer Harbor were also made.
Commissioner Jim Coffin squelched public comment as “argumentative” and insisted that “decorum” be maintained. Much public comment was related to the way the Commissioners conduct Board business.
A baby orca was seen swimming with K pod earlier this month, possibly bumping the endangered Southern resident killer whale…
Various scenarios laid out, state increase in graduation credits studied
By MARGIE DOYLE Editor Jayne Davis, Regional Operations Manager/North for the Ferries Division of the State Department of Transportation (Washington…
Whale skeleton recovered after nearly two years on ocean bottom
By RICHARD WALKER Editor, San Juan Journal A baby orca was seen swimming with K pod Tuesday, June 3, possibly…
SJ residents who use rainwater for water supply will be issued water rights permits
Stephanie Kountouros declares that she will no longer seek the Senate seat.
San Juan County gets $206, 978 of $17.5 million in state grants
Part of funds would go to reimburse Turtleback purchase
