Government/Politics Archives - theOrcasonian.com

Guest Opinion | Should Washington lawmakers hide their records from the public?

By Community|2025-12-06T22:54:56-08:00December 6th, 2025|0 Comments

News Brief | WA man mauled by ICE dog

By News Source|2025-12-06T16:54:18-08:00December 6th, 2025|0 Comments

Larsen statement on Trump Administration changes to immigration processes

By News Source|2025-12-06T16:16:58-08:00December 6th, 2025|0 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | November 26 – December 1, 2025

By Community|2025-12-06T11:46:40-08:00December 6th, 2025|0 Comments

WSF Weekly Report | Thanksgiving ridership up; technology partners selected to power new ferries; become a FROG

By News Source|2025-12-05T13:59:49-08:00December 5th, 2025|0 Comments

Council adopts legislative priorities for 2026 | Infrastructure, transportation, affordable housing

By Community|2025-12-05T13:47:04-08:00December 5th, 2025|1 Comment

Medicare open enrollment ends December 7

By Community|2025-12-04T19:54:52-08:00December 4th, 2025|0 Comments

Lopez Park and Recreation District Commissioner No. 5 recount completed

By Community|2025-12-04T16:35:58-08:00December 4th, 2025|0 Comments

Council opts for one-year budget

By Community|2025-12-04T13:37:22-08:00December 4th, 2025|0 Comments

Severe Weather Shelter now open at dark, 7 days a week

By Community|2025-12-04T20:02:42-08:00December 3rd, 2025|0 Comments

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council December 1- 2, 2025

By Community|2025-12-03T12:50:44-08:00December 3rd, 2025|3 Comments

Jurors excused for December 8 – 12

By Community|2025-12-03T12:38:18-08:00December 3rd, 2025|0 Comments

News Brief | DOJ demands info on all state voters, sues WA secretary of state

By News Source|2025-12-02T16:48:45-08:00December 2nd, 2025|0 Comments

Larsen releases statement on Trump administration changes to immigration processes

By News Source|2025-12-02T12:12:30-08:00December 2nd, 2025|0 Comments

Notice of Recount | Lopez Park & Rec. Dist. Commissioner No. 5 & Recount Certification Meeting

By Community|2025-12-01T13:46:58-08:00December 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 19 – 25, 2025

By Community|2025-11-28T16:51:27-08:00November 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Celebrating native heritage & building a stronger Washington

By Community|2025-11-28T13:46:11-08:00November 28th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council November 25, 2025

By Community|2025-11-28T13:23:56-08:00November 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Official notice of San Juan County canvassing board meeting for recount

By Community|2025-11-25T14:38:41-08:00November 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors for December 1-5 are excused

By News Source|2025-11-25T14:05:15-08:00November 25th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | ’Tis the season for shopping, scams, and stolen savings

By News Source|2025-11-24T12:53:02-08:00November 24th, 2025|1 Comment

Larsen fights to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

By News Source|2025-11-23T16:38:30-08:00November 23rd, 2025|1 Comment

News Brief | How billionaires took over American politics

By News Source|2025-11-23T16:28:35-08:00November 23rd, 2025|3 Comments

News Brief | Indoor firing ranges exacerbate blast waves

By News Source|2025-11-23T16:05:48-08:00November 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen secures more than $50 Million for Northwest Washington transit agencies

By News Source|2025-11-23T14:34:26-08:00November 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Port of Orcas to meet on Monday

By Community|2025-11-22T16:06:27-08:00November 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Ukraine-Russia peace talks

By News Source|2025-11-22T15:54:14-08:00November 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 12 – 18, 2025

By Community|2025-11-21T14:01:47-08:00November 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

WSF | Plan ahead for Thanksgiving holiday travel

By News Source|2025-11-21T15:13:51-08:00November 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen statement on reports of Coast Guard downgrading swastikas, nooses, confederate flags as hate symbols

By News Source|2025-11-20T18:20:20-08:00November 21st, 2025|1 Comment

WSF Weekly Report | Thanksgiving travel; Suquamish crew honored; join FROG

By News Source|2025-11-20T15:01:37-08:00November 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen introduces legislation to reverse Big Ugly Law’s burdensome paperwork requirements

By News Source|2025-11-20T16:25:45-08:00November 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen secures $2,165,000 for community projects in Island and San Juan Counties

By News Source|2025-11-20T15:23:18-08:00November 20th, 2025|Comments Off

No jury duty for November 24-28

By Community|2025-11-19T16:31:26-08:00November 19th, 2025|Comments Off

County cuts budget deficit by more than half; still seeks $2M in strategic service & personnel cuts

By Community|2025-11-18T15:19:19-08:00November 18th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Trump’s tariff executive order

By News Source|2025-11-17T12:43:00-08:00November 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Make your voice heard | Council to hold public hearing on the 2025 Comp Plan update

By Community|2025-11-17T10:28:02-08:00November 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | The future of democracy in the United States

By Community|2025-11-16T16:27:31-08:00November 16th, 2025|6 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | November 5 – 11, 2025

By Community|2025-11-14T19:18:59-08:00November 15th, 2025|Comments Off

ICE wants Washington tribes to detain immigrants for them

By News Source|2025-11-14T19:48:35-08:00November 14th, 2025|1 Comment

WSF Weekly Update | Chimacum crew rescues boater; tribal canoes at Coleman Dock; hiring fair in Tacoma

By News Source|2025-11-13T16:31:33-08:00November 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen votes No on legislation to drive up health care costs

By Community|2025-11-13T15:04:53-08:00November 13th, 2025|3 Comments

Jurors excused. November 17-21

By Community|2025-11-12T13:16:47-08:00November 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases report on veterans in Northwest Washington

By News Source|2025-11-11T09:58:49-08:00November 11th, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR Thank You to Community

By Community|2025-11-09T09:29:41-08:00November 10th, 2025|1 Comment

Heating With Wood | A fireside chat

By Community|2025-11-08T14:06:41-08:00November 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Port Commission to hold special meeting on Monday

By Community|2025-11-08T13:27:16-08:00November 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 29 – November 4, 2025

By Community|2025-11-07T15:50:59-08:00November 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Democrats introduce legislation to block harmful red tape in Medicare

By Community|2025-11-07T12:08:57-08:00November 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors excused for November 10-14

By Community|2025-11-07T12:04:27-08:00November 7th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Update | Honoring veterans; orca encounter; new souvenirs

By Community|2025-11-07T12:00:33-08:00November 7th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

By News Source|2025-11-06T13:32:40-08:00November 6th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council November 3, 2025

By Community|2025-11-06T10:38:25-08:00November 6th, 2025|Comments Off

JURY DUTY | Updated Reporting Instructions

By Community|2025-11-06T10:18:49-08:00November 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Trump administration cancelling thousands of flights

By News Source|2025-11-05T21:46:57-08:00November 5th, 2025|2 Comments

Preliminary Election Results | November 4, 2025

By Community|2025-11-04T20:47:32-08:00November 4th, 2025|2 Comments

Community organizations ready to support islanders whose food benefits may be affected by federal shutdown

By Community|2025-11-04T14:38:10-08:00November 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Meidas Touch Network asks us to share these ICE videos

By News Source|2025-11-03T17:31:44-08:00November 3rd, 2025|1 Comment

Rep. Ramel | Building a cleaner, stronger future together

By News Source|2025-11-02T12:21:08-08:00November 3rd, 2025|4 Comments

Council re-introduces Historic Preservation Grants program | Applications now open

By Community|2025-11-01T17:06:05-07:00November 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Special Town Council November 2025 meetings

By Community|2025-11-01T14:44:39-07:00November 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 22 – 28, 2025

By Community|2025-10-31T17:14:44-07:00November 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Supporting food access on Orcas Island

By Community|2025-10-31T15:32:30-07:00October 31st, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Judge rules emergency funds must be used for SNAP benefits

By News Source|2025-10-31T12:08:18-07:00October 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Happy Halloween | A treat from Rep. Lekanoff

By News Source|2025-10-31T11:15:02-07:00October 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Join the Land Bank Commission, guide conservation in the islands

By Community|2025-10-30T23:26:13-07:00October 31st, 2025|Comments Off

High winds expected to impact ferry service until Saturday afternoon

By News Source|2025-10-31T10:40:59-07:00October 31st, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Update | Boats. Communities. Trust. Halloween. Daylight Savings Time

By News Source|2025-10-30T17:09:39-07:00October 31st, 2025|1 Comment

Update on SNAP and WIC services from the Orcas Island Food Bank

By Community|2025-10-30T14:36:03-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Senate vote on Canadian tariffs

By News Source|2025-10-30T14:14:59-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Join new DCD director and councilmember Paulsen at Orcas land-use meeting

By Community|2025-10-30T13:53:38-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

How do YOU want to plan for sea level rise in San Juan County?

By Community|2025-10-30T13:34:40-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty | Check to see if you need to report, Nov. 3-21

By Community|2025-10-30T12:28:37-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Federal Shutdown Update | Food access planning underway

By Community|2025-10-30T12:23:31-07:00October 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Inter-island vessel, Tillikum, out of service most of the day Friday, Oct. 31

By News Source|2025-10-29T18:50:43-07:00October 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Please vote in uncontested elections

By Community|2025-10-28T09:59:32-07:00October 28th, 2025|3 Comments

County Council to travel to Orcas Island for upcoming November 4 meeting

By Community|2025-10-28T09:36:19-07:00October 28th, 2025|Comments Off

2025 vacation rental (VR) certification cycle Is now open

By Community|2025-10-27T15:50:08-07:00October 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Fire Commissioner breaks down reasons to support levy

By Community|2025-11-04T11:51:59-08:00October 27th, 2025|6 Comments

Ferry Alert | Vehicle reservations for the winter season open Oct 28 at 10am

By News Source|2025-10-27T14:20:19-07:00October 27th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council October 21, 2025

By Community|2025-10-24T12:23:07-07:00October 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 15 – 21, 2025

By Community|2025-10-26T12:59:01-07:00October 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Port Commission will meet on Monday

By Community|2025-10-24T12:06:27-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Crew rescues kayakers; winter reservations start 10-28; new policy for transporting damaged EVs

By News Source|2025-10-24T11:24:31-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council October 20, 2025

By Community|2025-10-24T12:24:00-07:00October 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Jury Duty for 10/27 – 10/31? You’re excused

By Community|2025-10-22T16:22:09-07:00October 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why I’m picking which races to vote for

By Community|2025-10-21T12:56:43-07:00October 21st, 2025|9 Comments

Deadline Approaching | Pay your property taxes before Oct 31

By Community|2025-10-20T12:04:25-07:00October 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | No Kings?

By Community|2025-10-19T13:34:15-07:00October 19th, 2025|8 Comments

WSF ferry terminals will close for 48 hours in Spring of 2027 | What timing is best for you?

By Community|2025-10-17T14:47:31-07:00October 19th, 2025|1 Comment

News Briefs | Russia plans for 70-mile ‘Trump-Putin’ rail tunnel linking Russia and US

By News Source|2025-10-18T20:42:40-07:00October 19th, 2025|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 8 – 14, 2025

By Community|2025-10-17T16:50:37-07:00October 18th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Time versus money: Reporter unpacks WSF’s out-of-state contract

By News Source|2025-10-17T15:43:18-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Why I’m supporting OIFR bond levy

By Community|2025-10-17T14:18:03-07:00October 17th, 2025|6 Comments

WSF Weekly Update |

By News Source|2025-10-17T13:03:28-07:00October 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Headed for NO KINGS rally? Here are some reminders

By Community|2025-10-16T14:29:16-07:00October 16th, 2025|3 Comments

Momentum builds for NO KINGS peaceful protest on Saturday

By Community|2025-10-16T10:35:48-07:00October 16th, 2025|Comments Off

NYT | How to fight a Zombie fire: What can burn will burn

By News Source|2025-10-16T10:09:27-07:00October 16th, 2025|1 Comment

Jurors for October 20-24 to report

By Community|2025-10-16T09:50:31-07:00October 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue | A busy year and preparing for the future

By Community|2025-10-15T15:12:14-07:00October 15th, 2025|15 Comments