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Burn permits now open in San Juan County

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

OIFR seeks community properties for firefighter training

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

Sheriff’s Report | September 24 – 30, 2025

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

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

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

Test your earthquake preparedness on October 16

By Community|2025-10-01T13:34:57-07:00October 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

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

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

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

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

OIFR to host three community town halls on upcoming bond measure

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

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

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

OIFR Open House | Explore your community EMS, Fire & Rescue Team

By Community|2025-09-18T13:51:29-07:00September 18th, 2025|Comments Off

It isn’t always a boat for Oil Spill Association

By Community|2025-09-16T09:57:24-07:00September 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 3 – 9, 2025

By Community|2025-09-12T17:31:08-07:00September 13th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | Three things that could save your home from the next wildfire

By News Source|2025-09-09T14:10:19-07:00September 9th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | More Whales at Niagara Falls Marineland will die

By News Source|2025-09-09T12:54:02-07:00September 9th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | ‘We have a duty’ to protect our national forests

By News Source|2025-09-08T16:43:25-07:00September 8th, 2025|Comments Off

News Brief | 14 wildfires continue to burn across state

By News Source|2025-09-07T13:01:28-07:00September 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | Bear Gulch fire immigration arrests

By News Source|2025-09-06T16:07:44-07:00September 6th, 2025|5 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | August 27 – September 2, 2025

By Community|2025-09-05T19:14:37-07:00September 6th, 2025|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | How about some solar-operated speed signs?

By Community|2025-09-04T13:25:19-07:00September 4th, 2025|3 Comments

Fire safety preparation as heating season approaches

By Community|2025-09-04T13:06:40-07:00September 4th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County announces beginning of road striping

By Community|2025-09-04T12:29:12-07:00September 4th, 2025|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | August 13 – 19, 2025

By Community|2025-08-22T15:17:29-07:00August 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Fire Commission to meet Monday with special agenda

By Community|2025-08-17T12:40:49-07:00August 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | August 6 – 12, 2025

By Community|2025-08-15T16:08:34-07:00August 16th, 2025|Comments Off

Fire danger downgraded to HIGH in San Juan County

By Community|2025-08-17T12:42:06-07:00August 15th, 2025|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | July 30 – August 7, 2025

By Community|2025-08-08T14:13:22-07:00August 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office reviews 2024 crime statistics at council meeting

By Community|2025-08-05T18:47:34-07:00August 5th, 2025|1 Comment

Douglas/Bailer Hill road improvement project nearly complete

By Community|2025-08-02T12:09:16-07:00August 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 23 – 29, 2025

By Community|2025-08-01T15:07:33-07:00August 2nd, 2025|Comments Off

Community Alert | Fire risk in the islands

By Community|2025-08-03T16:08:06-07:00July 30th, 2025|Comments Off

Regarding Tsunami watch for outer coast

By Community|2025-07-29T20:37:57-07:00July 29th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County community alert | Wildfire danger

By Community|2025-07-30T12:00:39-07:00July 29th, 2025|Comments Off

Wildland fire today at Mountain Lake reported by campers

By Community|2025-07-31T14:28:58-07:00July 28th, 2025|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | July 15 – 22, 2025

By Community|2025-07-28T00:05:19-07:00July 26th, 2025|Comments Off

U.S. Marshal arrests suspect on SJI wanted for felony charges out of Michigan

By Community|2025-07-25T12:41:15-07:00July 25th, 2025|1 Comment

Thoughts on OIFR bond measure from committee

By Community|2025-07-24T16:54:17-07:00July 25th, 2025|5 Comments

OIFR seeks for/against statement applications for bond ballot measure

By Community|2025-07-23T14:10:12-07:00July 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Effective immediately, San Juan County’s fire danger is upgraded to VERY HIGH

By Community|2025-07-25T12:37:30-07:00July 21st, 2025|3 Comments

OIFR responds to two wildland fires on Sunday

By Community|2025-07-21T10:49:41-07:00July 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 9 – 16, 2025

By Community|2025-07-18T17:01:53-07:00July 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Ferry Alert | Plan ahead as major I-5 closures could affect travel

By News Source|2025-07-18T11:51:42-07:00July 18th, 2025|Comments Off

San Juan County responds to recent ICE actions in the islands

By Community|2025-07-17T13:53:08-07:00July 17th, 2025|Comments Off

West Sound fire now extinguished

By Community|2025-07-14T19:51:31-07:00July 15th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 2 – 8, 2025

By Community|2025-07-11T15:55:58-07:00July 12th, 2025|Comments Off

West Sound wildland fire on July 8, 2025

By Community|2025-07-10T13:27:28-07:00July 9th, 2025|3 Comments

Wildland fire still burning, but contained, on Orcas Island

By Community|2025-07-09T14:21:11-07:00July 8th, 2025|9 Comments

Fires reported to OIFR for first week of July 2025

By Community|2025-07-07T19:18:30-07:00July 8th, 2025|Comments Off

Reports of ICE detaining male on San Juan

By News Source|2025-07-09T14:20:12-07:00July 7th, 2025|1 Comment

WCK serves families and first responders after historic Texas floods

By News Source|2025-07-07T12:59:51-07:00July 7th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 25 – July 2, 2025

By Community|2025-07-04T17:17:42-07:00July 5th, 2025|Comments Off

David Forte presentation discusses insurance rates on Orcas Island

By Community|2025-07-03T14:48:23-07:00July 3rd, 2025|2 Comments

County investment in affordable housing on Orcas Island is coming to fruition

By Community|2025-06-30T13:15:20-07:00June 30th, 2025|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Office statement on incident involving a joint patrol with Coast Guard, Customs & Border Patrol

By Community|2025-06-30T13:04:36-07:00June 30th, 2025|7 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | June 18 – 24, 2025

By Community|2025-06-28T14:57:54-07:00June 28th, 2025|Comments Off

New parking regulations at Orcas Island Park and Ride

By Community|2025-06-26T12:52:12-07:00June 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on U.S. strikes against Iran

By News Source|2025-06-22T17:45:30-07:00June 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen tours Tacoma ICE facility and meets with Lelo Juarez

By News Source|2025-06-21T12:57:34-07:00June 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 11 – 17, 2025

By Community|2025-06-20T12:49:37-07:00June 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Iran has been at war with us for 46 years

By News Source|2025-06-19T10:32:16-07:00June 19th, 2025|10 Comments

Project Reminder | Bayhead Creek culvert project on Killebrew Lake Rd begins in September

By Community|2025-06-18T11:25:36-07:00June 18th, 2025|1 Comment

Deer Harbor wildland fire | Follow-up

By Community|2025-06-16T15:33:11-07:00June 16th, 2025|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | June 4 – 10, 2025

By Community|2025-06-13T13:10:11-07:00June 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Larsen releases statement on protests in Los Angeles

By News Source|2025-06-11T11:22:33-07:00June 11th, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR Town Hall Meeting | Vehicle and facility funding

By Community|2025-06-09T12:15:56-07:00June 9th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 29 – June 3, 2025

By Community|2025-06-06T13:43:44-07:00June 7th, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR Town Hall scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 to present apparatus, facilities funding needs

By Community|2025-06-04T19:10:53-07:00June 4th, 2025|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | May 21 – May 27, 2025

By Community|2025-05-31T12:57:01-07:00May 31st, 2025|Comments Off

Graduation, badge pinning and promotion ceremony at OIFR

By Community|2025-05-26T15:17:33-07:00May 27th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 14 – 20, 2025

By Community|2025-05-23T16:06:36-07:00May 24th, 2025|Comments Off

WA delegation urges Trump to reconsider denial of WA State request for disaster declaration

By News Source|2025-05-23T15:10:31-07:00May 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

Wildfire Awareness Month | Tips to prepare

By News Source|2025-05-23T14:05:22-07:00May 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

County extends permit burning season through June 15

By Community|2025-05-22T13:05:15-07:00May 22nd, 2025|Comments Off

Island Air Ambulance reaccredited by CAMTS

By Lin McNulty|2025-05-21T11:32:33-07:00May 21st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 7 – 13, 2025

By Community|2025-05-16T15:53:36-07:00May 17th, 2025|Comments Off

Madrona Club awards Robin DiGeorgio Grant to severe weather shelter

By Community|2025-05-14T12:53:40-07:00May 14th, 2025|Comments Off

County Council approves internal solution to coroner services

By Community|2025-05-14T11:01:34-07:00May 14th, 2025|Comments Off

Wildfire Awareness Month in the San Juans held community event Saturday

By News Source|2025-05-11T16:54:20-07:00May 11th, 2025|1 Comment

OIFR responds to structure fire on Buckhorn Road

By Community|2025-05-11T10:42:35-07:00May 11th, 2025|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 30 – May 6, 2024

By Community|2025-05-09T15:45:30-07:00May 10th, 2025|Comments Off

Updates for Douglas/Bailer Hill Rd improvement project on SJI

By Community|2025-05-09T11:48:24-07:00May 9th, 2025|Comments Off

New EMTs at Orcas Fire and Rescue

By Community|2025-05-03T14:11:45-07:00May 3rd, 2025|6 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 23 – 29, 2025

By Community|2025-05-03T12:37:34-07:00May 3rd, 2025|Comments Off

Wildfire Awareness Month in the San Juans

By News Source|2025-05-01T14:32:50-07:00May 1st, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 16 – 22, 2025

By Community|2025-04-26T11:00:31-07:00April 26th, 2025|Comments Off

Report of person missing from Lopez

By News Source|2025-04-25T11:01:43-07:00April 24th, 2025|Comments Off

Free Wildfire Readiness event – May 10 – 1-3pm

By Community|2025-04-23T10:53:09-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Comments Off

OIFR 2024 Year in Review | Annual report and member appreciation

By Community|2025-04-19T15:33:50-07:00April 19th, 2025|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 9 – 15, 2025

By Community|2025-04-18T14:31:41-07:00April 19th, 2025|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen Calls for Kilmar Abrego García’s return to U.S.

By Community|2025-04-15T12:17:25-07:00April 15th, 2025|Comments Off

If Kilmar Abrego García is doomed, we all are

By News Source|2025-04-15T12:04:59-07:00April 15th, 2025|4 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 2 – 8, 2025

By Community|2025-04-11T14:36:06-07:00April 12th, 2025|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – April 1, 2025

By Community|2025-04-04T16:59:34-07:00April 5th, 2025|Comments Off

WA Reps. send open letter to ICE Director, DHS Secretary re: raid in Bellingham

By News Source|2025-04-04T15:57:18-07:00April 4th, 2025|Comments Off

County Council selects operators for marine transportation pilot project

By Community|2025-04-02T11:59:04-07:00April 2nd, 2025|1 Comment