Government/Politics – Page 34

Planning Commission holds seven-hour briefing on parts of draft Comp Plan

By Steve Bernheim|2020-12-18T15:01:48-08:00August 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Larsen votes to protect USPS, ensure safety of 2020 elections

By Community|2020-09-16T16:24:49-07:00August 23rd, 2020|4 Comments

Unsung guardians stand watch on Orcas Island

By Community|2020-11-09T15:00:37-08:00August 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

Crews respond to wildland fire on Shadow Road

By Community|2020-09-16T16:24:49-07:00August 23rd, 2020|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Thanks from Durland, along with a candidate endorsement

By Community|2020-09-21T17:36:29-07:00August 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | August 12 – 18, 2020

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:01-07:00August 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee letter to Trudeau seeks solution for Point Roberts residents

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:02-07:00August 21st, 2020|1 Comment

EDC Survey | Privatization of Sidney ferry?

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:03-07:00August 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Port accepting bids for surplus vehicles

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:03-07:00August 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | About that ferry service…

By Community|2020-09-21T17:54:57-07:00August 21st, 2020|13 Comments

Meanwhile, service being restored to near pre-pandemic levels on some down-Sound state ferry routes

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:05-07:00August 20th, 2020|Comments Off

Health Care District to begin negotiations with Island Hospital

By Community|2020-09-16T16:37:58-07:00August 19th, 2020|1 Comment

Multiple wildfires prompt statewide emergency proclamation

By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:15-07:00August 19th, 2020|Comments Off

District 2 council candidates respond to primary results

By Community|2020-10-10T11:39:42-07:00August 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Village Inn proposal approved “with conditions”

By Matthew Gilbert|2020-09-19T15:46:30-07:00August 18th, 2020|14 Comments

Inslee statement on threats to vote-by-mail and USPS

By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:17-07:00August 17th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Open letter to our Senators and Congress folks

By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:17-07:00August 17th, 2020|10 Comments

Video available for Lopez Huddle council candidate debate

By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:18-07:00August 17th, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | August 5 – 11, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-15T09:11:00-07:00August 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Zoom in for virtual listening session with elected officials

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-14T13:23:40-07:00August 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Ridership, service update from WSF

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-14T13:11:09-07:00August 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Over 100 Washington state leaders demand census deadline extension

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-14T13:07:00-07:00August 14th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Praise for the proper pavers

By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:03-07:00August 13th, 2020|1 Comment

Health Care District makes the big decision

By Susan McBain|2020-09-19T14:36:41-07:00August 13th, 2020|Comments Off

Voters beware: Not of fraud, but the undercount

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-13T11:11:32-07:00August 13th, 2020|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Vandals on Orcas

By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:03-07:00August 12th, 2020|14 Comments

Port Commission to convene regular meeting

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-12T11:00:41-07:00August 12th, 2020|Comments Off

Updated primary election returns

By Community|2020-08-12T09:30:14-07:00August 12th, 2020|Comments Off

Larsen statement on Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-11T14:51:11-07:00August 11th, 2020|5 Comments

Agenda readied for Fire Commission meeting tomorrow

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-11T11:44:28-07:00August 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor | Tune in to Lopez Huddle Q&A with Dist. 1 council candidates

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-10T12:46:24-07:00August 10th, 2020|1 Comment

Parking ordinance main topic at upcoming Deer Harbor meeting

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-10T10:41:40-07:00August 10th, 2020|3 Comments

Planning Commission agenda for upcoming meeting

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-09T12:46:28-07:00August 9th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee releases statement on collapse of federal stimulus talks

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-08T14:51:04-07:00August 8th, 2020|8 Comments

Regional Council looking at feasibility of passenger-only ferry service

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-08T13:20:00-07:00August 8th, 2020|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | July 29 – August 4, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-08T09:11:00-07:00August 8th, 2020|Comments Off

Dozens of new WSF employees join the fleet

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-07T11:05:00-07:00August 7th, 2020|2 Comments

The latest primary election results

By Community|2020-08-06T19:17:00-07:00August 6th, 2020|3 Comments

WA, CO, NV, OR announce coordination on telehealth

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-05T14:31:12-07:00August 5th, 2020|Comments Off

Census takers will visit homes that haven’t responded to 2020 Census

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-05T14:24:06-07:00August 5th, 2020|Comments Off

Preliminary primary results for county positions are in

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-04T21:52:08-07:00August 4th, 2020|Comments Off

WA organizations of color condemn census cuts

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-04T15:19:40-07:00August 4th, 2020|2 Comments

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and the Deficit Myth

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-04T15:10:53-07:00August 4th, 2020|10 Comments

Letter to Editor | Choosing Island Hospital will be a mistake

By Community|2020-09-21T17:46:05-07:00August 3rd, 2020|20 Comments

County Council to receive testimony on 2020 annual docket

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-03T12:12:01-07:00August 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Current board vacancies in need of filling

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-03T11:59:15-07:00August 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 22 – 29, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-01T09:11:00-07:00August 1st, 2020|Comments Off

WSF shares crew updates, including Life Ring award winners

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-31T09:32:00-07:00July 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Larsen secures key win with Water Resources Development Act

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-30T10:28:57-07:00July 30th, 2020|Comments Off

Health Care District community conversation with Island Hospital Thursday

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-29T21:56:08-07:00July 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Port Commission to meet to accept CARES grant

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-26T14:36:04-07:00July 26th, 2020|Comments Off

State Parks asks visitors to avoid crowded parks this summer

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-26T12:01:00-07:00July 26th, 2020|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | July 15 – 20, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-25T09:11:00-07:00July 25th, 2020|Comments Off

Alex Conrad returns to Orcas Fire following graduation from Harborview Paramedic Program

By Community|2021-12-02T13:23:31-08:00July 24th, 2020|8 Comments

County Council sets public hearing on marijuana regulations for August 25

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-23T12:37:10-07:00July 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-23T11:41:57-07:00July 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

Federal Court throws out lawsuit against county by teacher once charged with statutory rape

By Steve Bernheim|2020-12-18T15:04:39-08:00July 23rd, 2020|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | Ryan Palmateer has strong background we need

By Lin McNulty|2020-09-01T12:35:24-07:00July 21st, 2020|Comments Off

WSF crews rescued four people in the past month

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-19T14:16:07-07:00July 19th, 2020|2 Comments

Inslee announces steps to address COVID-19 spread

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-25T10:10:21-07:00July 19th, 2020|1 Comment

EPRC addresses Prune Alley FAQ from public input

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-19T12:16:38-07:00July 18th, 2020|4 Comments

Orcas Women’s Coalition endorses Christine Minney for SJC Council

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-17T14:33:47-07:00July 18th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. warns COVID-19 is on a path to runaway growth in Washington state

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-17T17:11:33-07:00July 18th, 2020|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | July 8 – 14, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-15T15:08:58-07:00July 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Planning Commission recommends adoption of new marijuana production and processing ordinance

By Steve Bernheim|2020-12-18T15:00:41-08:00July 17th, 2020|Comments Off

County Democrats release candidate endorsement list prior to upcoming primary

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-17T13:04:02-07:00July 17th, 2020|4 Comments

Petition launches for a safe and inclusive county

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-17T10:26:33-07:00July 17th, 2020|2 Comments

Two new COVID-19 cases reported on San Juan Island

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-16T18:08:51-07:00July 16th, 2020|3 Comments

Kayl announces write-in candidacy for council

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-16T14:21:05-07:00July 16th, 2020|8 Comments

Letter to Editor |School levy provides 20% of annual operating costs

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-16T12:14:29-07:00July 16th, 2020|7 Comments

Health District | Field of proposers narrowed to one candidate

By Susan McBain|2020-09-19T14:36:43-07:00July 16th, 2020|2 Comments

County Council delays decision on withdrawing Phase 3 application

By Community|2020-07-17T11:50:33-07:00July 16th, 2020|22 Comments

Letter to Editor | Vote YES for 2020 school levy

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-14T13:35:01-07:00July 15th, 2020|1 Comment

Federal judge dismisses challenge to governor’s emergency declaration

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-15T12:46:24-07:00July 15th, 2020|Comments Off

New report shows school reopenings are closely tied to societal activity

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-15T15:38:36-07:00July 15th, 2020|1 Comment

Council to hold special meeting to consider canceling Phase 3 application to State

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-14T14:44:54-07:00July 14th, 2020|1 Comment

County Health Officer recommends withdrawing Phase 3 application

By Community|2020-07-15T08:11:53-07:00July 14th, 2020|6 Comments

Critical school levy on the August ballot

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-14T09:31:32-07:00July 14th, 2020|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | Palmateer has my support for County Council

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-14T10:22:05-07:00July 14th, 2020|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | Upcoming school levy is critical

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-13T13:45:35-07:00July 13th, 2020|2 Comments

Michael Durland announces his candidacy for County Council

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-10T11:51:12-07:00July 13th, 2020|1 Comment

Fire Commission to meet in special session

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-12T13:18:32-07:00July 12th, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 1 – 7, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-10T14:01:22-07:00July 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Waiver extension: WIC will continue to provide remote services

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-10T13:50:54-07:00July 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Replacement of OISD Education Programs and Operations Levy

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-10T13:25:17-07:00July 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Today’s recap of COVID-19 news and updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-10T13:17:08-07:00July 10th, 2020|Comments Off

Hedrick Smith’s Democracy Rebellion is coming back to PBS

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-09T12:21:20-07:00July 9th, 2020|1 Comment

Inslee announces five insurance carriers intend to participate in public option

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-08T11:19:31-07:00July 8th, 2020|Comments Off

Today’s COVID-19 news and updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-07T12:51:34-07:00July 7th, 2020|Comments Off

New COVID-19 positive test result on Orcas

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-06T19:53:00-07:00July 6th, 2020|Comments Off

Necessary travel: Ferries’ winter schedule in summer brings travel delays for locals, visitors in San Juans

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-06T14:39:26-07:00July 6th, 2020|4 Comments

Auditor to conduct official logic and accuracy test of ballot tabulating equipment

By Lin McNulty|2020-06-29T14:29:33-07:00July 6th, 2020|Comments Off

Tourism’s mixed blessing: District 2 candidates respond

By Matthew Gilbert|2020-09-19T15:12:44-07:00July 6th, 2020|Comments Off

Medicare mysteries explained at upcoming workshop

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-03T15:02:26-07:00July 6th, 2020|Comments Off

Boards, advisory committees are seeking members

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-03T12:04:27-07:00July 5th, 2020|Comments Off

Sharon Kivisto announces candidacy for County council

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-04T11:05:38-07:00July 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 25 – 30, 2020

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-02T15:13:14-07:00July 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Is this “America first?”

By Community|2020-09-21T17:58:23-07:00July 4th, 2020|4 Comments

Health Care District will hold a second town hall meeting

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-03T12:25:06-07:00July 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on the 2020 Annual Docket

By Lin McNulty|2020-07-03T12:18:36-07:00July 3rd, 2020|Comments Off