Government/Politics – Page 2 – theOrcasonian.com

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

SJC Land Bank to meet October 17

By Community|2025-10-15T14:05:14-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | ‘We love Hitler’ say young Republicans in a racist chat

By News Source|2025-10-14T21:37:47-07:00October 15th, 2025|Comments Off

National NO KINGS continues to ripple across rural America

By Community|2025-10-14T12:02:48-07:00October 14th, 2025|3 Comments

What’s next for Public Works? Council reviews future projects

By Community|2025-10-14T11:38:39-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

County issues proclamation in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Community|2025-10-14T11:20:25-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Building the Team | SJC welcomes new DCD Director, Fire Marshal, Public Defender

By Community|2025-10-14T10:25:29-07:00October 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Before the Door Closes | Autumn dispatch from Island Stewards

By Community|2025-10-13T14:47:20-07:00October 13th, 2025|1 Comment

Join new DCD Director and Councilmembers at upcoming land-use meetings

By Community|2025-10-13T14:02:40-07:00October 13th, 2025|Comments Off

Bailer Hill Rd to fully close on Tues. Oct 14 as project enters final construction phase

By Community|2025-10-11T14:54:41-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | USPS rule changes may complicate mail-in voting, risking late ballots in November election

By News Source|2025-10-11T18:48:59-07:00October 12th, 2025|Comments Off

USPS rule changes may complicate mail-in voting, risking late ballots in November election

By News Source|2025-10-10T15:04:13-07:00October 11th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 1 – 7, 2025

By Community|2025-10-10T16:10:14-07:00October 11th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF expects service disruptions on all routes this evening

By News Source|2025-10-10T14:48:44-07:00October 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Vote NO on the Orcas Fire District bond proposition 1

By Community|2025-10-10T14:21:19-07:00October 10th, 2025|5 Comments

WSF Weekly Update | ‘You can’t fire a cannon out of a canoe’

By News Source|2025-10-10T12:21:48-07:00October 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Vehicle reservations for winter sailing season open Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10am

By News Source|2025-10-09T14:32:45-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Be an Early Bird | Pay your property taxes before Oct 31

By Community|2025-10-09T14:10:11-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Federal shutdown impacts on local public health

By Community|2025-10-09T11:20:55-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Project updates from San Juan County Conservation Land Bank

By Community|2025-10-09T11:15:01-07:00October 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Islanders help shape county climate resilience plan

By News Source|2025-10-08T12:10:19-07:00October 8th, 2025|2 Comments

Burn permits now open in San Juan County

By Community|2025-10-07T16:07:49-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

No jurors needed for October 13-17

By Community|2025-10-07T14:28:59-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Assessor sends 2025 ‘Change of Value’ notices

By Community|2025-10-07T14:14:07-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Council sets priorities for 20206-27 biennial budget amidst funding challenges

By Community|2025-10-07T13:16:46-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR seeks community properties for firefighter training

By Community|2025-10-06T18:17:08-07:00October 7th, 2025|Comments Off

No jurors needed for October 6-10

By Community|2025-10-06T13:59:27-07:00October 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Conservation Land Bank acquires 225-acre school trust land parcel on Blakely Island

By Community|2025-10-06T13:04:43-07:00October 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Port Commission approves ‘better – not bigger’ option for airport

By Community|2025-10-03T15:51:42-07:00October 4th, 2025|5 Comments

Larsen releases statement on Trump administration raising costs by cancelling clean energy projects

By News Source|2025-10-03T15:36:55-07:00October 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 24 – 30, 2025

By Community|2025-10-03T16:17:59-07:00October 4th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on Israeli detention of Orcas resident, Jasmine Ikeda

By Community|2025-10-03T14:23:00-07:00October 3rd, 2025|1 Comment

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue equips new EMTs with life-saving AEDs

By Community|2025-10-03T13:37:23-07:00October 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Israeli military stops nearly all boats in aid flotilla, sparking global protests

By News Source|2025-10-03T14:11:26-07:00October 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Orcas resident illegally detained by Israeli military

By Community|2025-10-02T15:18:06-07:00October 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

Council to review 2025 Comp Plan update at series of fall meetings

By Community|2025-10-02T10:28:12-07:00October 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on government shutdown

By News Source|2025-10-02T10:10:47-07:00October 2nd, 2025|1 Comment

County seeks proposals for behavioral health peer support program

By Community|2025-10-01T14:52:17-07:00October 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Test your earthquake preparedness on October 16

By Community|2025-10-01T13:34:57-07:00October 1st, 2025|Comments Off

ALL ROUTES | Fare changes begin Wednesday, Oct. 1

By News Source|2025-10-01T13:27:55-07:00October 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Fall is Here | Let’s check your heat sources and smoke & CO detectors

By Community|2025-10-01T13:22:35-07:00October 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Will County Council stand by its proclamation on rights of southern residents?

By Community|2025-09-30T15:48:33-07:00September 30th, 2025|1 Comment

Time to Batten Down the Hatches | Preparing your vessel for fall and winter

By Community|2025-09-30T11:33:12-07:00September 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen Op-Ed | Republicans in Congress are doubling down on a health care crisis of their own making

By News Source|2025-09-29T16:53:07-07:00September 30th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Oregon says ‘no’ to troop deployment, files suit

By News Source|2025-09-29T15:03:21-07:00September 29th, 2025|1 Comment

News Brief | Oregon says ‘no’ to troop deployment, files suit

By News Source|2025-09-28T15:17:35-07:00September 28th, 2025|2 Comments

News Brief | Extended fall sailing schedule for Anacortes/San Juan Islands route returns after 20 years

By News Source|2025-09-28T13:05:09-07:00September 28th, 2025|Comments Off

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue launches new community website

By Community|2025-09-27T13:44:57-07:00September 27th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Trump sending troops to Portland, Oregon

By News Source|2025-09-27T12:15:30-07:00September 27th, 2025|1 Comment

Rep. Larsen | Democrats holding fast to avoid a health care crisis

By News Source|2025-09-27T11:50:04-07:00September 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 17 – 23, 2025

By Community|2025-09-26T15:53:45-07:00September 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Systemwide WSF community meetings rescheduled to Tuesday, Oct. 14

By News Source|2025-09-28T15:07:19-07:00September 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Strengthening schools, infrastructure, indigenous voices

By News Source|2025-09-26T13:26:53-07:00September 26th, 2025|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | 500,000 more riders than last summer; online meetings rescheduled; system-wide kudo

By News Source|2025-09-26T12:48:20-07:00September 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Meeting Recap | Community discusses sheriff substation move on Lopez with officials, staff

By Community|2025-09-25T13:09:27-07:00September 25th, 2025|Comments Off

Sounding ferry horns to salute Seattle Mariners, 5 p.m. today

By News Source|2025-09-25T19:13:39-07:00September 25th, 2025|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council September 23, 2025

By Community|2025-09-24T10:17:48-07:00September 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Health Care District schedules upcoming board meeting

By Community|2025-09-23T14:44:12-07:00September 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Jurors for 9/29 – 10/3 are excused

By Community|2025-09-23T14:36:41-07:00September 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Fire Commission special meeting agenda

By Community|2025-09-23T13:41:31-07:00September 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

New retail sales taxes begin October 1

By Community|2025-09-23T12:45:21-07:00September 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR to host three community town halls on upcoming bond measure

By Community|2025-09-21T13:56:35-07:00September 22nd, 2025|2 Comments

Port Commissioners meeting scheduled for Monday

By Community|2025-09-21T12:55:06-07:00September 21st, 2025|Comments Off

F WORD !! ICE agent raids captured on camera across the country

By News Source|2025-09-20T17:05:01-07:00September 20th, 2025|Comments Off

All WSF routes | Systemwide community meetings, Thursday, Oct. 2

By News Source|2025-09-20T12:36:01-07:00September 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 10 – 16, 2025

By Community|2025-09-19T17:50:00-07:00September 20th, 2025|Comments Off

Town launches “Be Seen” safety campaign

By Community|2025-09-19T15:55:16-07:00September 19th, 2025|1 Comment

WSF Weekly Report | Online community meetings; Wenatchee back; Fall sailing schedules;

By News Source|2025-09-19T14:04:57-07:00September 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Thoughts on these turbulent times…

By Community|2025-09-19T13:24:43-07:00September 19th, 2025|1 Comment

News Brief | Fast ferry service proposed for down-sound travel ahead of World Cup

By News Source|2025-09-18T15:46:22-07:00September 18th, 2025|1 Comment

Fall sailing schedule in San Juan Islands starts Sept. 21 thru June 13, 2026

By News Source|2025-09-18T15:24:17-07:00September 18th, 2025|Comments Off