Government/Politics – Page 28

Latest from Lekanoff | It’s Orca Recovery Day, COVID updates, student financial aid, and – yes – ferries

By News Source|2021-10-15T15:39:57-07:00October 16th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | October 6 – 12, 2021

By Community|2021-10-15T17:02:24-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Spooky reminder: Second half property taxes are due on Halloween

By Community|2021-10-15T12:31:12-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

This week’s ferry update: Reduced service schedules begin tomorrow

By News Source|2021-10-15T12:09:07-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I encourage you to support our charter amendments

By Community|2021-10-14T17:29:45-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Shepler knows how a Fire Department is supposed to work

By Community|2021-10-16T15:49:33-07:00October 14th, 2021|2 Comments

State to implement schedule tweaks, reduced service system-wide starting Saturday

By Lin McNulty|2021-10-17T23:04:56-07:00October 13th, 2021|5 Comments

Rep. Larsen statement on short-term increase in U.S. debt limit

By News Source|2021-10-12T16:51:29-07:00October 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Become informed, join me in rejecting specific Charter Review propositions

By Community|2021-10-12T13:07:08-07:00October 12th, 2021|8 Comments

San Juan County Democrats have endorsed all six Charter Amendments on November ballot

By Community|2021-10-12T12:28:00-07:00October 11th, 2021|4 Comments

Letter to Editor | Hey, Council, did you see this?

By Community|2021-10-10T11:20:39-07:00October 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I strongly support Heinmiller’s retention on Fire Commission

By Community|2021-10-10T11:29:38-07:00October 10th, 2021|1 Comment

At least it’s not just the San Juans on the WSF chopping block for tomorrow

By News Source|2021-10-10T12:26:56-07:00October 9th, 2021|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | September 29 – October 5

By Community|2021-10-09T13:07:38-07:00October 9th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF weekly check-in: Water rescue, conference in Spain, ferry playground on Bainbridge, nothing about SJ ferries (or lack thereof)

By News Source|2021-10-08T11:32:30-07:00October 8th, 2021|2 Comments

WSF latest approach to resolution is to reduce total number of reservations

By News Source|2021-10-07T19:39:48-07:00October 7th, 2021|8 Comments

Joint 40th District delegation issues statement on unacceptable WSF service

By News Source|2021-10-07T12:52:14-07:00October 5th, 2021|7 Comments

Grrrr | Attorney General Bob Ferguson versus the Growlers

By News Source|2021-10-04T13:39:33-07:00October 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | The San Juans don’t belong in same legislative district as Whidbey Island

By Community|2021-10-04T19:32:09-07:00October 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Join me in supporting Patrick Shepler for Fire Commissioner

By Community|2021-10-05T14:10:34-07:00October 5th, 2021|4 Comments

WSF surprises with early return of Tillikum. Back to normal schedule Tuesday A.M.

By News Source|2021-10-05T19:58:09-07:00October 4th, 2021|1 Comment

There are some ferry good objections to this redistricting scheme

By Community|2021-10-04T16:55:32-07:00October 4th, 2021|4 Comments

Guest Opinion | It’s long past time for Council to start hollering at WSF

By Community|2021-10-04T12:31:59-07:00October 4th, 2021|2 Comments

Beginning Monday, SJI ferry route moves to winter weekend schedule

By News Source|2021-10-03T14:25:03-07:00October 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Sen. Lovelett | Work is ongoing as we approach 2022 legislative session

By News Source|2021-10-02T21:23:55-07:00October 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

2021 Assessor change of value notices mailed on October 1

By Community|2021-10-01T14:58:11-07:00October 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 22 – 28, 2021

By Community|2021-10-01T15:49:13-07:00October 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Navy releases Record of Decision for NW training environmental impact statement

By News Source|2021-10-02T21:26:46-07:00October 1st, 2021|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | House testimony, retirement, underwater camera, and a ferry-tale wedding

By News Source|2021-10-01T14:58:15-07:00September 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Council adds indoor residential tennis courts to work plan

By Steve Bernheim|2021-10-01T14:58:16-07:00September 30th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | No evidence exists to support VR caps

By Community|2021-09-29T20:47:11-07:00September 28th, 2021|14 Comments

Sheriff Krebs: No shirt, no shoes, no service also includes ‘no mask’

By Community|2021-09-28T15:15:21-07:00September 28th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commission is meeting again tomorrow in special session

By Community|2021-09-27T14:58:06-07:00September 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee letter to President Biden urges action for Point Roberts and border communities

By News Source|2021-09-27T12:40:53-07:00September 27th, 2021|2 Comments

NYPD seizes several vans used as illegal Airbnb rentals

By News Source|2021-09-27T12:39:26-07:00September 27th, 2021|4 Comments

Ferry-naming contest draws comically creative ideas — but let’s get real, Washington state says

By News Source|2021-09-27T11:33:25-07:00September 27th, 2021|Comments Off

USPS slowdown starts Oct. 1 | What to know about new delays and price hikes for mail

By News Source|2021-09-25T17:53:21-07:00September 26th, 2021|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | September 15 – 21, 2021

By Community|2021-09-24T14:13:43-07:00September 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Redistricting, moratoriums, ferries, SJC Council, more…

By Community|2021-09-24T16:19:48-07:00September 24th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Report | No line-cutting, new schedules/fares, photo contest

By News Source|2021-09-23T16:37:17-07:00September 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | SJC residents will vote on amendments addressing climate change, environmental protection, justice and equity in Nov.

By Community|2021-09-22T18:13:45-07:00September 22nd, 2021|3 Comments

Request for federal resources to support hospital surge efforts in Washington

By News Source|2021-09-22T13:13:31-07:00September 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen to chair hearing on surge in air rage incidents, effects on workers, airlines, airports

By News Source|2021-09-21T14:55:00-07:00September 21st, 2021|3 Comments

WSF and WSP to announce new line-cutting patrols

By News Source|2021-09-21T12:35:35-07:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Who wrote the Constitution?

By News Source|2021-09-21T17:34:28-07:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Auditor is about to conduct logic & accuracy test of ballot tabulating equipment

By Community|2021-09-19T16:11:24-07:00September 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Planning Commission splits on revised VR permit cap

By Matthew Gilbert|2021-09-22T16:22:18-07:00September 20th, 2021|8 Comments

Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests over $10 million in nine rural county projects

By News Source|2021-09-17T13:59:32-07:00September 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Reminder | Road work ahead near West Sound bridge

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-18T13:31:49-07:00September 19th, 2021|1 Comment

County Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting on Comp Plan

By Community|2021-09-17T11:27:01-07:00September 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commissioners will meet on Monday

By Community|2021-09-18T14:33:59-07:00September 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Census Bureau delivers 2020 Census redistricting data in easier-to-use format

By News Source|2021-09-17T10:23:30-07:00September 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 8 – 14, 2021

By Community|2021-09-17T16:39:00-07:00September 18th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF Weekly Update | New Fall schedule for SJIs, visit from Norwegians, loss of an employee to COVID

By Community|2021-09-16T16:11:34-07:00September 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Latest from Lekanoff | Fixing our tax code, redistricting, COVID (of course), and WA Cares Fund

By News Source|2021-09-17T12:02:11-07:00September 17th, 2021|2 Comments

Commerce awards $11.4 million for vital infrastructure projects in 20 rural communities, including in SJC

By Community|2021-09-17T10:26:01-07:00September 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Emergency units respond to downed aircraft off Point Lawrence Road

By Community|2021-09-18T12:20:16-07:00September 16th, 2021|2 Comments

Auditor answers pressing questions, concerns regarding upcoming General Election

By Community|2021-09-14T14:58:14-07:00September 15th, 2021|2 Comments

U.S.C.G. Auxiliary offers upcoming online Boating Safety Education Card

By Community|2021-09-13T15:02:15-07:00September 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Firefighters union announces ‘Vote of No Confidence’ in Fire Chief Williams

By Community|2021-09-15T11:05:22-07:00September 14th, 2021|12 Comments

State’s heating program for low-income households now includes cooling options

By News Source|2021-09-14T10:56:02-07:00September 14th, 2021|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Hey, county councilors, it’s time to think like an engineer

By Community|2021-09-12T14:07:20-07:00September 13th, 2021|8 Comments

Public notice | Road work ahead near West Sound bridge

By Community|2021-09-08T14:35:00-07:00September 13th, 2021|1 Comment

Emmanuel Episcopal members, community awaken to overnight surprise art installation

By Community|2021-09-12T16:26:53-07:00September 12th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County Fire Districts: It’s now OK to have a recreational fire

By Community|2021-09-10T17:55:33-07:00September 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 1 -7, 2021

By Community|2021-09-10T14:27:34-07:00September 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Sigh … Suquamish AND Yakima cancelled, but just for remainder of Friday

By News Source|2021-09-10T19:34:39-07:00September 10th, 2021|5 Comments

WSF weekly report | New hires, ferry landings from the air, Seattle weekend traffic

By News Source|2021-09-09T16:16:32-07:00September 9th, 2021|1 Comment

It’s not just COVID that necessitates paying attention to safety tips this weekend

By News Source|2021-09-04T15:12:18-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

OIFR responds to successfully extinguish small brush fire on Pinneo Rd.

By Community|2021-09-04T12:08:12-07:00September 4th, 2021|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | August 25 – 31, 2021

By Community|2021-09-02T17:20:05-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Planning Commission recommends aggressive caps on VR permits

By Matthew Gilbert|2021-09-03T15:07:12-07:00September 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

WSF weekly update anticipates a few reduced service disruptions for Labor Day weekend

By News Source|2021-09-02T16:08:56-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners invite you to discussion of 5-year plan

By Community|2021-09-02T11:42:07-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Fire crews battled wildland fire with assist from DNR

By Community|2021-09-02T10:21:58-07:00September 2nd, 2021|5 Comments

Inslee statement on SCOTUS failure to pause Texas anti-abortion law

By News Source|2021-09-01T18:14:56-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Washington State Ferries cruise toward a rocky Labor Day weekend

By News Source|2021-09-01T16:04:20-07:00September 1st, 2021|10 Comments

Inslee signs onto letter to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer supporting climate action

By News Source|2021-09-01T12:31:53-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

UPDATED: WSF system erroneously showing SJ sailings as cancelled for next several days

By News Source|2021-09-01T13:14:51-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

County sends Prune Alley project out for bids today

By Community|2021-09-01T10:17:40-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Long ferry lines for vehicles expected Labor Day weekend

By News Source|2021-08-31T17:07:01-07:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Chamber of Commerce has update about possible WSF cancellations

By Community|2021-08-31T16:41:25-07:00August 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee statement on end of military presence in Afghanistan

By News Source|2021-08-31T15:01:46-07:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Help us help you — write to the Governor

By Community|2021-08-31T13:08:02-07:00August 31st, 2021|3 Comments

SJI National Historical Park seeks public input on draft accessibility self-evaluation and transition plan

By Community|2021-08-31T12:47:17-07:00August 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Over half a million Washingtonians at risk of having electricity, natural gas or water services shut off

By News Source|2021-08-30T12:45:07-07:00August 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OIFR extinguishes wildland fire, while department morale plummets

By Community|2021-08-30T11:22:19-07:00August 30th, 2021|7 Comments

Orcas Island Fire wants to know, is your property “FireWise”?

By Community|2021-08-27T15:30:58-07:00August 28th, 2021|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | August 18 – 24, 2021

By Community|2021-08-26T16:44:47-07:00August 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Typo? Or is WSF finally being upfront about their staffing shortages?

By Lin McNulty|2021-08-27T22:34:26-07:00August 27th, 2021|4 Comments

WSF weekly report

By News Source|2021-08-27T18:52:31-07:00August 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commission will hold a special meeting Friday afternoon

By Community|2021-08-26T19:42:35-07:00August 26th, 2021|Comments Off

New report: Staggering staff turnover rate emphasizes urgent need to support child care workforce

By News Source|2021-08-24T14:12:49-07:00August 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen votes to restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act

By News Source|2021-08-24T16:45:02-07:00August 24th, 2021|4 Comments

Rep. Larsen statement on current situation in Afghanistan

By News Source|2021-08-24T12:10:24-07:00August 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | Vaccines, masks, credit history, cops, wildfires, and the arts

By Community|2021-08-20T16:34:36-07:00August 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | August 11 – 18, 2021

By Community|2021-08-20T13:37:31-07:00August 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Navy wraps up fourth sound monitoring period; results to become public later

By News Source|2021-08-16T12:20:25-07:00August 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee to provide clemency relief to individuals still serving community supervision solely on invalid drug possession convictions

By News Source|2021-08-16T13:41:28-07:00August 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee updates wildfire state of emergency proclamation

By News Source|2021-08-16T12:23:57-07:00August 16th, 2021|Comments Off