Government/Politics – Page 26

After more than 30 years, one of our key life savers signs off the air

By Community|2022-02-23T22:18:46-08:00February 24th, 2022|3 Comments

Interisland travel for next few days may take you through Anacortes

By News Source|2022-02-27T11:34:37-08:00February 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

No interisland for remainder of day

By Community|2022-02-23T15:27:44-08:00February 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Partnership improves acute care on Orcas

By Community|2022-02-23T14:05:07-08:00February 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Protecting your biggest assets – EDC offers Homestead Exemption workshop

By Community|2022-02-23T13:53:57-08:00February 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | In their own words: Dysfunction at OIFR as described by Commission

By Community|2022-02-21T10:31:11-08:00February 21st, 2022|12 Comments

E-news from Governor Inslee’s office

By News Source|2022-02-19T15:50:36-08:00February 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Adopted 2022-2023 County budget now online for viewing

By Community|2022-02-18T14:24:49-08:00February 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Need a Washington State boating education card?

By News Source|2022-02-18T13:22:53-08:00February 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 9 – 15, 2022

By Community|2022-02-18T16:40:20-08:00February 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Some infant powdered formula has been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination

By News Source|2022-02-19T15:43:33-08:00February 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Lekanoff: Supporting students & parents, ADUs, WA silenced no more, & small biz flex fund

By News Source|2022-02-18T13:59:35-08:00February 18th, 2022|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | Federal funding discussions underway, our spring has been postponed

By News Source|2022-02-17T14:15:58-08:00February 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Firehouse Foolishness | Leaks and such

By Community|2022-02-17T14:35:19-08:00February 17th, 2022|2 Comments

With Marlow resignation, Fire Commission seeks candidates for vacant seat

By Community|2022-02-17T13:09:22-08:00February 17th, 2022|2 Comments

Editorial | When the alarm bells get too loud to ignore, it’s time for action

By Lin McNulty|2022-02-15T17:12:17-08:00February 15th, 2022|11 Comments

Lovelett bill to provide transitional food assistance unanimously clears Senate

By News Source|2022-02-12T14:50:53-08:00February 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 2 – 8, 2022

By Community|2022-02-11T15:17:33-08:00February 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Weekly WSF report indicates plans still underway for service restorations

By Community|2022-02-11T13:49:52-08:00February 11th, 2022|2 Comments

Canvassing Board scheduled to meet February 17

By Community|2022-02-11T13:36:02-08:00February 11th, 2022|Comments Off

Another Fantastic Friday report from Rep. Lekanoff

By Community|2022-02-11T12:01:03-08:00February 11th, 2022|Comments Off

Senate unanimously passes Lovelett bill to conserve and restore kelp forests

By News Source|2022-02-10T15:54:50-08:00February 10th, 2022|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Former OIFR Commissioner says Fire Department allegations are serious

By Community|2022-02-09T16:26:45-08:00February 9th, 2022|9 Comments

Larsen: Postal Service Reform Act ensures USPS can continue to deliver for NW WA

By News Source|2022-02-09T13:02:03-08:00February 9th, 2022|1 Comment

WA Legislature reaches deal on multi-year transportation package

By Community|2022-02-08T15:47:02-08:00February 8th, 2022|4 Comments

Inslee lauds legislators’ ‘Move Ahead Washington’ transportation proposal

By News Source|2022-02-08T15:16:33-08:00February 8th, 2022|2 Comments

Larsen: Federal infrastructure funding in state package means jobs, continued economic recovery

By News Source|2022-02-08T15:08:48-08:00February 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Update from Governor Inslee

By News Source|2022-02-05T14:40:36-08:00February 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee statement condemns RNC position on Capitol insurrection

By News Source|2022-02-05T12:09:29-08:00February 5th, 2022|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | January 26 – February 1, 2022

By Community|2022-02-04T16:11:19-08:00February 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Firehouse Findings | At OIFR, the debacle continues

By Community|2022-02-04T16:31:49-08:00February 4th, 2022|10 Comments

Weekly Ferry Update | Colman Dock construction, launch of Quiet Sound website

By News Source|2022-02-04T13:01:00-08:00February 4th, 2022|Comments Off

Another Fantastic Friday from Rep. Debra Lekanoff

By News Source|2022-02-04T11:46:25-08:00February 4th, 2022|1 Comment

Peace rally this Saturday at the Green: No war with Russia

By Community|2022-02-03T14:32:35-08:00February 3rd, 2022|4 Comments

San Juan County joins Islands’ Trust in asking Canada for a rescue tug In Sidney

By News Source|2022-02-02T13:02:58-08:00February 2nd, 2022|1 Comment

Firehouse Fracas | Ongoing situation at OIFR requires townhall meeting to answer questions

By Community|2022-02-02T12:42:17-08:00February 2nd, 2022|29 Comments

Tourism ‘Management’ Plan is officially underway

By Matthew Gilbert|2022-01-31T13:14:03-08:00January 31st, 2022|3 Comments

San Juan County is all in on the Northern Heights Apartments on Orcas

By Community|2022-01-28T16:07:00-08:00January 30th, 2022|4 Comments

Advocates for open government sue San Juan County to open public records

By News Source|2022-01-29T15:58:12-08:00January 29th, 2022|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | January 19 – 25, 2022

By Community|2022-01-28T17:48:57-08:00January 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee: “Politicians are not above anyone else”

By News Source|2022-01-28T15:55:24-08:00January 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Salmon recovery, police legislation, and more

By Community|2022-01-28T15:50:04-08:00January 28th, 2022|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | How gerrymander wars hurt voters

By Hedrick Smith|2022-01-27T16:36:15-08:00January 27th, 2022|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Stewardship, community, and living wage jobs

By Community|2022-01-25T14:58:46-08:00January 25th, 2022|1 Comment

Warmenhoven announces candidacy for SJC Auditor

By Community|2022-01-25T14:34:53-08:00January 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Reps. Larsen, DelBene to highlight federal bridge repair funding in Skagit County

By News Source|2022-01-22T15:23:50-08:00January 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Order from SJC Court: Due to COVID, no jury trials until mid-February

By Community|2022-01-21T16:29:30-08:00January 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Couple of Orcas road closures coming up on Tuesday

By Community|2022-01-20T15:41:55-08:00January 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 12 – 18, 2022

By Community|2022-01-21T21:28:50-08:00January 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Happy Fantastic Friday from Rep. Lekanoff

By News Source|2022-01-21T13:44:40-08:00January 21st, 2022|Comments Off

WSF still has crewing issues, but surprise marriage proposal was a success

By News Source|2022-01-20T16:00:07-08:00January 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Revisiting John F. Kennedy inaugural speech from 1961

By Community|2022-01-08T14:56:04-08:00January 20th, 2022|3 Comments

Guest Opinion | When did questioning behavior at OIFR become personal?

By Community|2022-01-17T13:42:30-08:00January 18th, 2022|6 Comments

UPDATED! Candidate for Congress Jason Call to visit Orcas and San Juan Islands

By Community|2022-01-18T14:46:58-08:00January 18th, 2022|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Check out this presentation on Ranked Choice Voting

By Community|2022-01-15T22:06:56-08:00January 16th, 2022|3 Comments

Hey, we had a Tsunami Advisory this morning

By Community|2022-01-15T15:16:35-08:00January 15th, 2022|2 Comments

OIFR reports on last week’s Cascade Way structure fire

By Community|2022-01-15T14:56:24-08:00January 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 5 – 11, 2022

By Community|2022-01-14T14:19:37-08:00January 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Until further notice, no Provisions (Cafe) at Anacortes terminal

By News Source|2022-01-14T14:26:23-08:00January 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Welcome to 2022 legislative session

By News Source|2022-01-14T12:49:31-08:00January 14th, 2022|2 Comments

Larsen announces WA share of bridge repair funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

By News Source|2022-01-13T22:35:35-08:00January 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Weekly WSF update | As COVID-19 still affects service, system-wide meetings, transport of pregnant woman from FH

By News Source|2022-01-13T16:17:20-08:00January 13th, 2022|2 Comments

2021 ferry ridership nears 75% of pre-pandemic levels

By News Source|2022-01-13T11:37:58-08:00January 13th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OIFR is not timely in fulfilling public records requests

By Community|2022-01-12T15:45:48-08:00January 13th, 2022|1 Comment

Firehouse Foundations | A look into what’s behind the fracas at OIFR

By Community|2022-01-12T15:20:25-08:00January 12th, 2022|13 Comments

Letter to Editor | Behavior at last night’s Fire Commission meeting was appalling

By Community|2022-01-12T11:15:52-08:00January 12th, 2022|12 Comments

Applications open for Dakota Creek Industries 2022-2023 trade apprenticeship program

By News Source|2022-01-11T12:19:01-08:00January 11th, 2022|1 Comment

2022 annual docket application period is January 1 – March 1

By Community|2022-01-11T11:56:28-08:00January 11th, 2022|Comments Off

Governor’s statement on start of 2022 legislative session

By News Source|2022-01-10T16:36:40-08:00January 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Fire Commission is meeting on Tuesday

By Community|2022-01-08T11:25:34-08:00January 9th, 2022|Comments Off

One more WSF community meeting scheduled for Tuesday

By News Source|2022-01-08T11:18:23-08:00January 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Emergency declared by governor due to winter weather

By News Source|2022-01-08T12:48:08-08:00January 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 29, 2021 – January 4, 2022

By Community|2022-01-07T19:57:44-08:00January 8th, 2022|Comments Off

WSF looks back at 2021’s stormy seas

By News Source|2022-01-07T14:10:05-08:00January 7th, 2022|1 Comment

Inslee statement on efforts to stop violence fueled by election lies

By News Source|2022-01-06T16:09:15-08:00January 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office investigating string of business burglaries in Eastsound

By Community|2022-01-06T11:51:32-08:00January 6th, 2022|1 Comment

WSF community meeting is tonight

By News Source|2022-01-05T10:51:52-08:00January 5th, 2022|5 Comments

Elections will conduct logic, accuracy test of ballot equipment

By Community|2022-01-04T13:55:45-08:00January 4th, 2022|Comments Off

WSF to kick off the new year with two virtual public meetings

By News Source|2022-01-03T17:01:47-08:00January 4th, 2022|1 Comment

Editorial | Will Orcas Island Fire & Rescue respond?

By Lin McNulty|2022-01-03T17:41:46-08:00January 3rd, 2022|6 Comments

Guest Opinion | Hey, Inslee, it’s time to consider critical replacement theory at WSF

By Community|2022-01-01T15:59:38-08:00January 1st, 2022|12 Comments

As weather warms, frozen pipes will begin to thaw, quickly draining water supplies

By Community|2022-01-02T14:52:05-08:00January 1st, 2022|1 Comment

WSF Weekly Report | Weather, service, SJC marine training

By News Source|2021-12-30T15:07:23-08:00December 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Ferry alert! There may be no onboard restroom service, so … you know

By News Source|2021-12-30T23:06:39-08:00December 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Friday Harbor folks urged to check for water leaks

By Community|2021-12-29T15:15:54-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 15 – 21, 2021

By Community|2021-12-23T16:39:02-08:00December 26th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF: Again, lack of elves means only two San Juan Islands boats Sunday

By News Source|2021-12-25T22:26:20-08:00December 25th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF’s Christmas gift to the San Juans: Something about not enough elves?

By News Source|2021-12-24T22:46:18-08:00December 24th, 2021|2 Comments

Washington receives money to replace lead water service lines

By Community|2021-12-23T12:36:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Snow on the way? County Public Works will be on top of it

By Community|2021-12-22T12:39:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Wintry weather likely for Christmas weekend, but the County is on it

By Community|2021-12-21T17:34:23-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Our fire department has been busy in the field this month, as well as hiring new Asst. Chief

By Community|2021-12-20T14:37:48-08:00December 20th, 2021|9 Comments

Auditor’s Office to be closed on Christmas, New Years Eve

By Community|2021-12-18T16:01:55-08:00December 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners will meet on Monday

By Community|2021-12-18T16:41:12-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commission will meet in upcoming regular meeting

By Community|2021-12-18T15:39:50-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee, Billig, Jinkins statement on delaying WA Cares Fund premium assessment

By News Source|2021-12-17T13:40:52-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 8 – 14, 2021

By Community|2021-12-17T15:17:15-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Washington Maritime Blue declared finalist for $1 billion Build Back Better regional challenge

By News Source|2021-12-16T16:02:57-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly WSF update | Preparations for the holidays

By Community|2021-12-16T15:42:54-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Protecting our democracy, Step 1

By Community|2021-12-15T15:25:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|2 Comments