Interest proves uneven in race for public office
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Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher reads a dedication at the town's annual Sept. 11 memorial observance, in Memorial Park.
Geraldine (Jerrie) Percich: 1930 — 2013 | Passages
For the last 30 years, when not wintering in Lake Havasu, Ariz., Jerrie and Marty lived at Percich Pond on Wold Road. They, together with Walt and Jean Heidenreich, built the lake in 1972 and their cabin was always full of friends and family.
SJ fire department in, EMS out in new public safety boat deal
Sheriff Rob Nou had been hopeful that the boat, which would be built entirely by federal dollars, would serve as a replacement for the department's aging 28-foot Boston Whaler, stationed on Orcas, as well as offering increased fire-fighting ability and on-the-water ambulance service for public safety agencies across the county.
New record, berth at State for Friday Harbor's Blackmon | Track & Field
With a time of 41.31 seconds, Blackmon claimed the Tri-District 300-meter hurdle crown May 18, at King's High School, and eclipsed the Friday Harbor High School record for the fourth time in two years, after setting a new school best in the event as a freshman.
County manager candidates: and then there were two
The county manager, who is expected to be paid about $150,000 a year, will assist the new 3-person county council in overseeing the functions of local government and those departments not managed by another elected county official, such as the sheriff, auditor or prosecuting attorney.
Fawn season: four tips to help them along the way
For the first 2 or 3 weeks Black-tailed Deer fawns are small and vulnerable. You can help reduce the number of fawns that are injured or separated from their mother by following these guidelines...
Orcas woman contests 5-year prison term
Judge cites long record of drug, property crimes for length of latest sentence, 60 months in prison.
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.”
Stillpoint students named sem-finalists in state literary contest
Ula Grace and Eden Light of Friday Harbor's Stillpoint School were selected as semifinalists in Washington state's 2013 "Letters About Literature" program. Ula, a 6th grader, and Eden, in 5th grade, were chosen for the semifinalist award from roughly 3,400 students Washington state.
Consignment Treasures seeks new land-use permit
The new permit application seeks approval of construction plans, change of use of two buildings, and for approval of drop-off of all recyclables.
New era: good time for change in attitude | Letters
What is recommended is a wholehearted commitment to the belief that citizen property owners should make the decisions about development, and that county employees should be facilitators of their intentions. And more importantly, that citizens’ interests and not political agendas should be their ascendant concern.
