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Sheriff’s Report | August 16 – 22, 2023

By Community|2023-08-26T14:59:49-07:00August 26th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Commissioners officially appoint Holly vanSchaick as our new Fire Chief

By Community|2023-08-23T18:47:38-07:00August 23rd, 2023|1 Comment

An open letter to the San Juan County community about wildfire risk and preparedness in the islands

By Community|2023-08-23T16:15:13-07:00August 23rd, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Very embarrassed person who opened his mouth without the facts

By Community|2023-08-23T14:46:27-07:00August 23rd, 2023|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Office responds to single vehicle, double fatality accident on Orcas

By Community|2023-08-22T20:33:42-07:00August 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Get your WA State Boating Education Card with on-line USCG Auxiliary boating safety classes

By News Source|2023-08-20T14:15:35-07:00August 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I find the Fire Department union’s stance revolting

By Community|2023-08-19T16:10:08-07:00August 19th, 2023|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | August 9 – 15, 2023

By Community|2023-08-18T14:52:52-07:00August 19th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County to begin road striping in September

By Community|2023-08-18T13:21:34-07:00August 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | About that fire levy

By Community|2023-08-16T16:07:28-07:00August 16th, 2023|1 Comment

County barge landings at Griffin Bay and MacKaye Harbor

By Community|2023-08-15T13:51:59-07:00August 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Burn ban on recreational fires in San Juan County

By Community|2023-08-14T12:58:52-07:00August 14th, 2023|Comments Off

County-wide power outages coming up in September

By Community|2023-08-13T15:50:39-07:00August 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | August 2 – 8, 2023

By Community|2023-08-12T16:21:23-07:00August 12th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 26 – 31, 2023

By Community|2023-08-04T15:51:14-07:00August 5th, 2023|Comments Off

Deputies arrest alleged sex offender on Orcas Island for Rape 3rd Degree

By Community|2023-07-31T14:05:05-07:00July 31st, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 19 – 26, 2023

By Community|2023-07-28T17:24:18-07:00July 29th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | My ballot recommendations

By Community|2023-07-24T20:51:59-07:00July 24th, 2023|5 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | July 12 – 18, 2023

By Community|2023-07-21T17:25:27-07:00July 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

County announces ban on recreational fires in unincorporated areas of San Juan County

By Community|2023-07-22T14:07:10-07:00July 20th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County cardiac arrest survival is highest in state at 100%

By Community|2023-07-19T14:02:13-07:00July 19th, 2023|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | July 5 – 11, 2023

By Community|2023-07-14T15:45:00-07:00July 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Trust but verify: By the numbers

By Community|2023-07-14T16:21:25-07:00July 14th, 2023|10 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why OIFR needs this upcoming levy

By Community|2023-07-13T12:34:58-07:00July 13th, 2023|11 Comments

County-wide creosote piling assessment to be underway this July

By Community|2023-07-12T18:20:53-07:00July 12th, 2023|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Things seem very out of control at OIFR, and the community needs to know

By Community|2023-07-12T11:18:26-07:00July 12th, 2023|14 Comments

Fire personnel will host upcoming info sessions on levy

By Community|2023-07-11T14:41:13-07:00July 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Alert: Medicare is NOT issuing new Medicare cards

By Community|2023-07-09T12:43:03-07:00July 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 28 – July 4, 2023

By Community|2023-07-07T18:40:07-07:00July 8th, 2023|Comments Off

Editorial | Fireworks way too close and personal

By Lin McNulty|2023-07-05T17:55:33-07:00July 5th, 2023|17 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | June 21 – 27, 2023

By Community|2023-07-01T13:52:32-07:00July 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 14 – June 20, 2023

By Community|2023-06-22T19:27:47-07:00June 24th, 2023|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | What’s up with Cindy Wolf?

By Community|2023-06-22T14:38:25-07:00June 22nd, 2023|10 Comments

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue finances new emergency vehicles with help of State Treasurer

By News Source|2023-06-22T13:43:52-07:00June 22nd, 2023|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Planning, implementation impact of Killebrew Lake project

By Community|2023-06-20T14:42:49-07:00June 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Explainer for the Killebrew Lake Road closure

By Community|2023-06-18T14:38:43-07:00June 18th, 2023|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | June 7 – 13, 2023

By Community|2023-06-17T16:00:52-07:00June 17th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 31 – June 6, 2021

By Community|2023-06-10T15:49:50-07:00June 10th, 2023|Comments Off

County publishes answers to frequently asked questions about Killebrew Lake Road closure

By News Source|2023-06-09T16:12:43-07:00June 9th, 2023|1 Comment

San Juan County’s fire danger level increases to MODERATE

By Community|2023-06-06T13:28:11-07:00June 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 24 – 30, 2023

By Community|2023-06-02T18:57:12-07:00June 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 17 – 23, 2023

By Community|2023-05-27T15:24:31-07:00May 27th, 2023|Comments Off

WSF announces Orcas Road reduced to one lane near Ferry Terminal

By Community|2023-05-22T15:30:11-07:00May 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Auditor seeks argument against Orcas Fire & Rescue ballot measure

By Community|2023-05-22T12:03:07-07:00May 22nd, 2023|7 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | May 10 – 16, 2023

By Community|2023-05-20T16:24:23-07:00May 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Remote Boating Safety Class: Last one for 2023

By News Source|2023-05-13T16:11:50-07:00May 13th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 3 – 9, 2023

By News Source|2023-05-12T14:38:44-07:00May 13th, 2023|Comments Off

OIFR Commissioners approve levy item for upcoming election

By Community|2023-05-11T15:39:30-07:00May 11th, 2023|12 Comments

Reminder: Airport runway to be closed 8-4 on Tues, Wed, Thur

By Community|2023-05-08T15:10:41-07:00May 8th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 26 – May 2, 2023

By Community|2023-05-05T17:18:21-07:00May 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 19 – 25, 2023

By Community|2023-04-28T17:48:21-07:00April 29th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Commission meets tomorrow morning in special meeting

By Community|2023-04-26T11:59:38-07:00April 26th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 12 – 18, 2023

By Community|2023-04-21T20:23:54-07:00April 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office publishes safe shooting tips

By Community|2023-04-21T14:08:08-07:00April 21st, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan Islands’ Hannah Heights water system tests positive for PFAs

By Community|2023-04-15T14:26:08-07:00April 15th, 2023|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | April 5 – 11, 2023

By Community|2023-04-14T16:46:20-07:00April 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office acquires two unmanned drones for search, rescue, major incidents

By Community|2023-04-03T16:47:39-07:00April 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 22 – 28, 2023

By Community|2023-04-01T11:43:37-07:00April 1st, 2023|Comments Off

There is law enforcement presence at Spring Street School today

By Community|2023-03-30T12:08:21-07:00March 30th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office launches new tip411 tool

By Community|2023-03-29T11:19:02-07:00March 29th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 15 – 21, 2023

By Community|2023-03-24T17:38:30-07:00March 25th, 2023|Comments Off

Congratulations: Herb Crowe to retire from Sheriff’s Office

By Community|2023-03-22T13:19:10-07:00March 22nd, 2023|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | March 8 – 14, 2023

By Community|2023-03-17T15:23:25-07:00March 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 1 – 7, 2023

By Community|2023-03-10T19:18:09-08:00March 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 22 – 28, 2023

By Community|2023-03-03T16:48:33-08:00March 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 15 – 21, 2023

By Community|2023-02-25T16:52:59-08:00February 25th, 2023|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | February 8 – 14, 2023

By Community|2023-02-17T16:45:10-08:00February 18th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 1 – 8, 2023

By Community|2023-02-10T15:47:58-08:00February 11th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 25 – 31, 2023

By Community|2023-02-03T13:44:34-08:00February 4th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office expresses sorrow in Memphis murder

By Community|2023-01-29T18:04:59-08:00January 29th, 2023|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | January 18 – 24, 2023

By Community|2023-01-27T21:34:36-08:00January 28th, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 11 – 17, 2023

By Community|2023-01-21T15:22:06-08:00January 21st, 2023|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 4 – 10, 2023

By Community|2023-01-13T15:47:43-08:00January 14th, 2023|Comments Off

San Juan County EMTs test new prehospital blood monitors

By Community|2023-01-10T13:53:10-08:00January 10th, 2023|Comments Off

West Beach Road to be completely closed for three days

By Community|2023-01-06T14:35:11-08:00January 6th, 2023|Comments Off

Outgoing Sheriff expresses his support

By Community|2022-12-31T19:21:36-08:00January 1st, 2023|5 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | December 21 – 27, 2022

By Community|2022-12-30T16:15:43-08:00December 31st, 2022|Comments Off

How you can help shape the future of internet access in Washington

By News Source|2022-12-28T15:56:00-08:00December 28th, 2022|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Every all-electric domicile needs a back-up alternative heat source

By Community|2022-12-28T13:50:19-08:00December 28th, 2022|12 Comments

OPALCO tackles second power outage on Christmas Eve

By Community|2022-12-27T17:58:22-08:00December 27th, 2022|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | December 14 – 20, 2022

By Community|2022-12-23T13:03:18-08:00December 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Melting snow is stormwater – protect your property and drains

By Community|2022-12-23T11:50:43-08:00December 23rd, 2022|1 Comment

WINTER STORM WATCH: WIND CHILLS MAY BE 10 BELOW

By News Source|2022-12-22T13:28:07-08:00December 21st, 2022|Comments Off

San Juan County launches “Text-to-911” for emergency response

By Community|2022-12-20T13:49:05-08:00December 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 7 – 13, 2022

By Community|2022-12-17T14:13:58-08:00December 17th, 2022|Comments Off

Attacks on Pacific north-west power stations raise fears for US electric grid

By News Source|2022-12-10T21:13:38-08:00December 11th, 2022|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | November 30 – December 6, 2022

By Community|2022-12-08T15:31:36-08:00December 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Islander shares her frightening experience as fraud victim

By Community|2022-12-01T15:51:42-08:00December 1st, 2022|3 Comments

Letter to Editor | My thoughts on snow driving on beautiful Orcas Island

By Community|2022-11-28T17:55:56-08:00November 28th, 2022|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 26 – November 1, 2022

By Community|2022-11-04T14:40:11-07:00November 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Reminder: Overnight closure of Olga Road, November 2-3

By Community|2022-10-24T11:45:24-07:00November 1st, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 19 – 25, 2022

By Community|2022-10-28T15:58:16-07:00October 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Fire danger level downgraded to LOW

By Community|2022-10-25T12:19:15-07:00October 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Overnight closure of Olga Road, November 2-3

By Community|2022-10-24T11:44:07-07:00October 24th, 2022|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | October 12 – 18, 2022

By Community|2022-10-21T20:40:56-07:00October 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | September 28 – October 4, 2022

By Community|2022-10-07T13:23:00-07:00October 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Great WA ShakeOut is coming our way

By Community|2022-10-01T13:56:09-07:00October 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

New Fire Commissioner has tendered his resignation

By Community|2022-10-01T14:16:16-07:00October 1st, 2022|4 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | September 21 – 29, 2022

By Community|2022-09-30T18:50:17-07:00October 1st, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office on the lookout for this burglary suspect on Orcas

By Community|2022-09-30T18:20:00-07:00September 30th, 2022|1 Comment