Monday, February 3, 3 p.m., Port Office — from Mia Kartiganer for Port of Orcas — The Port of Orcas will meet tomorrow in a special meeting. SPECIAL MEETING PRELIMINARY AGENDA FEBRUARY 3, 2020 CALL TO ORDER at 3 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS from chair, if adjustments to the agenda are needed … Continue reading
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— from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board — Yes, YOU! Our community who participated in Island Market’s “Feed Orcas”fundraising drive in November and December for the Orcas Island FoodBank. The drive broke all records for Island Market as a fundraiser with agrand total of $9,576.34 contributed at the cash registers … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Communications — Current Vacancies and Positions with Terms Ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out anAdvisory Committee Application or contact the Council Office at: (360) 378-2898 Email:[email protected] CommitteePositionTerm Agricultural Resources CommitteePosition #6 At LargePt’lPosition #14 At … Continue reading
— from Rosie Kuhn, Aging Like a Guru — While scrolling through posts on my Facebook page the other day, I came across a photo of some of my friends that was taken a couple of weeks ago. I hadn’t seen them for about seven years but each of them … Continue reading
— from Jens Kruse — Pity The Nation — by Lawrence Ferlinghetti Pity the nation whose people are sheep,and whose shepherds mislead them.Pity the nation whose leaders are liars, whose sages are silenced,and whose bigots haunt the airwaves.Pity the nation that raises not its voice,except to praise conquerors and acclaim … Continue reading
— from Governor Inslee’s Office — The House this week passed a key piece of the governor’s 2020 legislative agenda: A clean fuel standard. A clean fuel standard would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels. If the bill passes the Senate, Washington will join California, Oregon and British Columbia as West Coast … Continue reading
Wednesday, February 5, 7 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station — from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan Review Committee — The Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan Review Committee will hold a special meeting to review the Deer Harbor portion of the San Juan County Comp Plan at the Deer Harbor … Continue reading
What you need to know locally — from San Juan County Communications — The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on Thursday, and Friday the White House declared a U.S. public health emergency as the coronavirus outbreak has spread worldwide. Human-to-human transmission of the virus was also confirmed in … Continue reading
CALL TO RESOLVE LEVY LID CRISIS — from Orcas Island School District — OISD Resolution 2020-01 Calling on Washington State House and Senate to Support Small Schools by Approving a Levy Lid that Allows Necessary Levels of Local Support WHEREAS, Washington State inadequately funds basic education for small school schools … Continue reading
— from Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management — A number of reports of island roads are being impacted by the heavy rainfall. ORCAS: Killebrew Lake Road is CLOSED East of Laporte Road (see photo). Heavy rains have washed away the road. Use Dolphin Bay Rd to access East of … Continue reading
Reception: Thursday, February 6, 4-6 p.m., Orcas Historical Museum — from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums — Opening reception with light refreshments on Thursday, February 6, 4-6 pm at 181 North Beach Rd. Our Winter exhibit explores the history of three women’s clubs on Orcas Island, as told … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, January 22, 202020-000490 Accident-HitRun 08:10:15 01/22/20 A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a hit and run collision. The victim was able to obtain a license plate from the vehicle that hit them and the Deputy located the subject … Continue reading
Friday, February 7, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center — from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center — It is tempting to abandon hope for a more just world in the age of the 24-hour news cycle. Our strides toward progress can seem distant and blurred. This presentation by Mary Togtman-Wood, … Continue reading
— from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art — We live in a community of openhearted people who in quiet ways assure that many of our non-profit services are alive and robust. They don’t ask for big rounds of applause; they are happy to see our community … Continue reading
— from Colin Maycock, Department of Community Development — Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory board of citizen volunteers to the County Council San Juan County Department of Community Development is looking for someone to take minutes at the monthly meetings of the Eastsound Plan Review Committee (EPRC) in 2020. … Continue reading
Saturday, February 8, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center — from Lorna Rhodes — Bring your sweetheart to the Olga Valentine’s Potluck, Saturday, February 8 at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6 p.m. Please bring your own place settings and … Continue reading
