Government/Politics – Page 31

Letter to Editor | We need to support our schools with new Capital Projects ballot levy

By Community|2021-04-06T10:43:59-07:00April 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee sends letter to Congressional delegation detailing our infrastructure priorities

By News Source|2021-04-05T15:07:03-07:00April 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Current SJC board, committee vacancies

By Community|2021-04-02T13:13:03-07:00April 4th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County needs an Orcas member for Housing Advisory Committee

By News Source|2021-04-01T13:03:28-07:00April 4th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF reports increasing ridership, but nowhere near 2019 levels

By News Source|2021-04-02T14:13:54-07:00April 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 24 – 31, 2021

By Community|2021-04-02T15:42:57-07:00April 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Lekanoff chronicles her most recent legislative activities

By News Source|2021-04-03T10:23:55-07:00April 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | We are in support of upcoming school levy

By Community|2021-04-02T13:42:59-07:00April 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Library/Rotary hosting upcoming session with Brendan Cowan on being prepared

By Community|2021-04-01T14:54:38-07:00April 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Gov. Inslee releases statement on Pres. Biden’s American Jobs Plan

By News Source|2021-04-01T13:57:19-07:00April 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Reality check on vacation rental moratorium

By Matthew Gilbert|2021-04-01T10:29:06-07:00March 31st, 2021|4 Comments

There are some free State Park Days coming up in April

By News Source|2021-03-29T14:18:41-07:00March 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly legislative update from Rep. Lekanoff

By News Source|2021-03-27T11:58:23-07:00March 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee’s weekly update addresses COVID, Legislature, anti-Asian hate

By News Source|2021-03-27T11:11:50-07:00March 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 17 – 23, 2021

By Community|2021-03-27T10:28:35-07:00March 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen: Bold, FDR-like investment in nation’s infrastructure will create jobs, fight climate change

By News Source|2021-03-25T12:43:58-07:00March 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Department of Commerce launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention

By News Source|2021-03-25T12:38:05-07:00March 25th, 2021|Comments Off

NYT Nicholas Kristof: How to reduce shootings

By News Source|2021-03-24T12:36:27-07:00March 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Sign up today to take part in next ferry service FROG Survey

By News Source|2021-03-24T11:26:18-07:00March 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | OK, Joe, what’s next? Voting rights or jobs and taxes?

By Community|2021-03-22T14:29:46-07:00March 22nd, 2021|4 Comments

Larsen’s message to Dreamers: You make Northwest Washington stronger

By News Source|2021-03-19T15:19:47-07:00March 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Sign of normality returning? SJC courts to soon resume jury trials; watch your mailbox for a summons

By Community|2021-03-19T15:11:18-07:00March 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Lopez Fire Chief Bigby weighs in on water safety

By Community|2021-03-20T12:00:08-07:00March 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 10 – 16, 2021

By Community|2021-03-18T14:49:03-07:00March 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Lekanoff shares some good news updates in her weekly report

By Community|2021-03-19T16:41:38-07:00March 19th, 2021|Comments Off

In weekly update, WSF reminds riders to limit ferry travel to essential trips

By News Source|2021-03-18T22:14:28-07:00March 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Join our 40th District state legislators in upcoming virtual town hall

By News Source|2021-03-18T13:38:35-07:00March 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee updates proclamation on consumer debt garnishments

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-18T12:22:29-07:00March 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Port Commissioners’ regular meeting is now scheduled

By Community|2021-03-17T13:42:32-07:00March 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee statement on Georgia spa killings

By News Source|2021-03-17T12:14:13-07:00March 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee signs emergency proclamation requiring in-person education opportunities for public K-12 schools

By News Source|2021-03-16T12:19:18-07:00March 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Elections officials will test logic and accuracy of ballot tabulating equipment

By Community|2021-03-13T11:42:33-08:00March 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Update from Public Works on Prune Alley street improvements

By Community|2021-03-13T11:41:15-08:00March 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commissioners are ZOOM meeting tomorrow

By Community|2021-03-14T16:38:18-07:00March 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen votes to expand gun background checks, close Charleston loophole

By News Source|2021-03-12T14:01:33-08:00March 14th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF weekly update looks forward to start of modified peak season

By News Source|2021-03-13T13:17:22-08:00March 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Lekanoff provides update on legislative session half-way point

By Community|2021-03-13T12:01:34-08:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 3 – 10, 2021

By Community|2021-03-12T15:02:05-08:00March 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee statement on Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act

By News Source|2021-03-12T13:57:57-08:00March 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Council approves VR moratorium but limits length/scope

By Matthew Gilbert|2021-03-12T13:22:46-08:00March 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen supports American Rescue Plan passage to deliver real relief to Northwest Washington

By News Source|2021-03-10T12:22:41-08:00March 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Alex Ramel: Update on floor debates, bills passed

By News Source|2021-03-10T11:42:10-08:00March 10th, 2021|Comments Off

How this journalist fell in love with journalism and why he has hope for America

By News Source|2021-03-07T10:44:25-08:00March 8th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County seeks arguments against upcoming ballot measures

By Community|2021-03-08T12:08:07-08:00March 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming State Park free day coincides with agency’s 108th birthday

By News Source|2021-03-04T14:18:20-08:00March 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Charter Review Commission has scheduled two upcoming town hall meetings

By Community|2021-03-06T22:21:53-08:00March 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 24 – March 2, 2021

By Community|2021-03-04T15:48:05-08:00March 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Council will again address moratorium in upcoming public hearing; pre-hearing on Sunday

By Community|2021-03-06T13:51:38-08:00March 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Dear Council: We are opposed to recent vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-03-05T15:53:51-08:00March 5th, 2021|12 Comments

Rep. Lekanoff has an update from the halls of the Legislature

By Community|2021-03-05T15:18:53-08:00March 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen: George Floyd Justice In Policing Act is step toward ending police brutality, addressing systemic racism

By News Source|2021-03-04T13:53:07-08:00March 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen votes to break down barriers to democracy, expand voting rights

By News Source|2021-03-04T12:40:34-08:00March 4th, 2021|Comments Off

County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions

By Community|2021-03-02T11:53:17-08:00March 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Second public hearing on vacation rental moratorium now scheduled

By Community|2021-03-02T11:33:50-08:00March 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | Historic ties between pandemics, extremism

By Lin McNulty|2021-03-01T15:11:59-08:00March 1st, 2021|3 Comments

WA Supreme Court declares drug possession statute unconstitutional

By Community|2021-03-02T16:29:52-08:00March 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen votes to protect public lands, rivers in Washington state, nationwide

By News Source|2021-02-26T14:03:15-08:00February 28th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF now knows the best times to sail, publishes new travel guide

By News Source|2021-02-26T12:02:21-08:00February 28th, 2021|3 Comments

Larsen: American Rescue Plan delivers real relief to struggling Washingtonians, puts nation on path to economic recovery

By News Source|2021-02-27T11:19:03-08:00February 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 17 – 23, 2021

By Community|2021-02-25T15:44:07-08:00February 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Friday update from Rep. Lekanoff … and today is her birthday!

By Community|2021-02-26T14:28:51-08:00February 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Local Scam Alert | You probably don’t have an arrest warrant for you

By Lin McNulty|2021-02-25T11:04:11-08:00February 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Time to sign up for Coast Guard Auxiliary course

By Community|2021-02-24T11:34:36-08:00February 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Republicans challenge who votes in 2022

By Community|2021-02-23T14:16:40-08:00February 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

Planning Commission takes a look at climate change

By Steve Bernheim|2021-02-20T13:26:56-08:00February 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill

By News Source|2021-02-20T14:12:21-08:00February 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 10 – 16, 2021

By Community|2021-02-20T11:55:18-08:00February 20th, 2021|1 Comment

Happy fantastic Friday weekly update from Rep. Lekanoff

By News Source|2021-02-19T12:29:29-08:00February 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Shout out to WSF staff, crews for navigating winter weather to keep system functioning

By News Source|2021-02-18T15:45:10-08:00February 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Canada makes border exemption for Point Roberts residents

By News Source|2021-02-18T12:28:57-08:00February 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Larsen, Veasey introduce bill to fight discriminatory voter ID laws

By News Source|2021-02-17T12:59:26-08:00February 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Fire Commissioners will meet on Thursday

By Community|2021-02-16T13:15:19-08:00February 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Whidbey SAR transports patient from Orcas

By News Source|2021-02-16T13:11:12-08:00February 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Ferry Alert | Regular weekday winter schedule to resume Tuesday

By News Source|2021-02-16T11:11:20-08:00February 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Public hearing coming up on vacation rental moratorium

By Community|2021-02-12T12:23:21-08:00February 14th, 2021|17 Comments

WSF switching to severe weather schedules for rest of the weekend

By News Source|2021-02-15T11:50:09-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 3 – 9, 2021

By Community|2021-02-13T10:52:33-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF prepares for severe weather schedule ahead of anticipated snowstorm

By News Source|2021-02-12T13:03:08-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Happy Lunar New Year: Update from Rep. Lekanoff

By Community|2021-02-12T12:17:34-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

State ferries to host February virtual community meetings this week

By News Source|2021-02-08T14:37:36-08:00February 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee signs bipartisan bill to support business and workers

By News Source|2021-02-08T14:09:09-08:00February 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen co-sponsors Aviation Preparedness Plan Act for public health emergencies in the future

By News Source|2021-02-05T13:43:44-08:00February 7th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF weekly report includes a performance award for The Yakima

By Community|2021-02-06T12:30:48-08:00February 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Week 4 legislative update from Rep. Lekanoff

By News Source|2021-02-06T12:28:54-08:00February 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 27 – February 1, 2021

By Community|2021-02-04T13:17:10-08:00February 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Prune Alley construction: What to expect

By Community|2021-02-02T17:08:33-08:00February 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Rep. Lekanoff: Economy, legislation, health, and, oh yeah, dinosaurs

By Community|2021-01-30T12:02:03-08:00January 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 20 – 26, 2021

By Community|2021-01-28T15:06:28-08:00January 30th, 2021|Comments Off

New WSF Assistant Secretary transitions into new position

By News Source|2021-01-28T15:55:14-08:00January 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Pandemic will continue to affect ferry schedules; current schedule extended through May 8

By News Source|2021-01-28T12:45:35-08:00January 28th, 2021|1 Comment

Orcas Fire welcomes two new familiar faces

By Community|2021-01-28T10:37:45-08:00January 28th, 2021|3 Comments

County Council hears from oil response team

By Steve Bernheim|2021-01-27T11:50:26-08:00January 27th, 2021|1 Comment

State ferries to host February virtual community meetings

By Community|2021-01-27T10:57:54-08:00January 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Alex Ramel: Advancing a recovery plan for Washington, a bold new transportation package, and a vaccine update

By Community|2021-01-26T15:44:54-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Prune Alley improvements project to soon begin construction

By Community|2021-01-26T11:19:19-08:00January 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Council discusses vacation rentals, hears from Environmental Resources

By Steve Bernheim|2021-01-25T15:31:36-08:00January 26th, 2021|1 Comment

Port Commission schedules regular meeting for tomorrow

By Community|2021-01-23T16:35:22-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Dept. of unintended consequences: McCleary funding reforms force big San Juan school district budget cuts

By Community|2021-01-23T16:42:05-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 13 – 19, 2021

By Community|2021-01-23T14:32:10-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces ongoing security measures on Capitol Campus

By Community|2021-01-21T17:38:41-08:00January 21st, 2021|Comments Off