Public Safety Archives - Page 5 of 6

San Juan County joins Islands’ Trust in asking Canada for a rescue tug In Sidney

By News Source|2022-02-02T13:02:58-08:00February 2nd, 2022|1 Comment

Firehouse Fracas | Ongoing situation at OIFR requires townhall meeting to answer questions

By Community|2022-02-02T12:42:17-08:00February 2nd, 2022|29 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | January 19 – 25, 2022

By Community|2022-01-28T17:48:57-08:00January 29th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Stewardship, community, and living wage jobs

By Community|2022-01-25T14:58:46-08:00January 25th, 2022|1 Comment

Order from SJC Court: Due to COVID, no jury trials until mid-February

By Community|2022-01-21T16:29:30-08:00January 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | January 12 – 18, 2022

By Community|2022-01-21T21:28:50-08:00January 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | When did questioning behavior at OIFR become personal?

By Community|2022-01-17T13:42:30-08:00January 18th, 2022|6 Comments

Larsen announces WA share of bridge repair funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

By News Source|2022-01-13T22:35:35-08:00January 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | OIFR is not timely in fulfilling public records requests

By Community|2022-01-12T15:45:48-08:00January 13th, 2022|1 Comment

Firehouse Foundations | A look into what’s behind the fracas at OIFR

By Community|2022-01-12T15:20:25-08:00January 12th, 2022|13 Comments

Letter to Editor | Behavior at last night’s Fire Commission meeting was appalling

By Community|2022-01-12T11:15:52-08:00January 12th, 2022|12 Comments

Fire Commission is meeting on Tuesday

By Community|2022-01-08T11:25:34-08:00January 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 29, 2021 – January 4, 2022

By Community|2022-01-07T19:57:44-08:00January 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office investigating string of business burglaries in Eastsound

By Community|2022-01-06T11:51:32-08:00January 6th, 2022|1 Comment

Editorial | Will Orcas Island Fire & Rescue respond?

By Lin McNulty|2022-01-03T17:41:46-08:00January 3rd, 2022|6 Comments

Friday Harbor folks urged to check for water leaks

By Community|2021-12-29T15:15:54-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | December 15 – 21, 2021

By Community|2021-12-23T16:39:02-08:00December 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Washington receives money to replace lead water service lines

By Community|2021-12-23T12:36:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Snow on the way? County Public Works will be on top of it

By Community|2021-12-22T12:39:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Wintry weather likely for Christmas weekend, but the County is on it

By Community|2021-12-21T17:34:23-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Our fire department has been busy in the field this month, as well as hiring new Asst. Chief

By Community|2021-12-20T14:37:48-08:00December 20th, 2021|9 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | December 8 – 14, 2021

By Community|2021-12-17T15:17:15-08:00December 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Federal Magistrate declares Navy’s 2019 decision authorizing the EA-18G “Growler” expansion at NAS Whidbey violated National Environmental Policy Act

By News Source|2021-12-13T13:34:21-08:00December 13th, 2021|4 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | December 1 – 7, 2021

By Community|2021-12-09T15:25:11-08:00December 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | November 24 – 30, 2021

By Community|2021-12-03T16:52:02-08:00December 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Killebrew Lake Rd. now open, Laporte remains closed

By Community|2021-12-02T16:28:26-08:00December 1st, 2021|5 Comments

Burning down the house? An ongoing investigation into Orcas Fire & Rescue

By Community|2021-11-30T19:36:46-08:00November 30th, 2021|8 Comments

Governor Inslee states Omicron COVID variant does not change our approach to pandemic

By News Source|2021-11-29T21:27:33-08:00November 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Water build-up has now closed LaPorte Road

By Community|2021-12-01T10:20:19-08:00November 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Crow Valley Road is now a ‘go’ in both directions

By Community|2021-11-24T12:10:02-08:00November 24th, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | We need to ask ‘why’ of our Fire Department

By Community|2021-11-23T12:30:48-08:00November 23rd, 2021|3 Comments

New rule opens door to widespread testing for harsh chemicals in drinking water

By News Source|2021-11-22T12:39:57-08:00November 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Update on Pt. Lawrence Road closure for this weekend

By Community|2021-11-20T16:02:43-08:00November 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee amends emergency proclamation due to severe weather damage

By Community|2021-11-19T16:11:30-08:00November 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Emergency services continue east of the Point Lawrence divide

By Community|2021-11-19T17:34:59-08:00November 18th, 2021|2 Comments

Crow Valley Road will be closed westbound at least a week

By Community|2021-11-18T15:26:10-08:00November 18th, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Open letter to community from Fire Chief Williams

By Community|2021-11-17T19:46:12-08:00November 18th, 2021|5 Comments

Letter to Editor | I’m leaving the fire department with heavy heart

By Community|2021-11-17T16:29:10-08:00November 17th, 2021|15 Comments

Now the recovery, repairs begin following our deluge

By Community|2021-11-16T19:49:17-08:00November 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Governor declares state of emergency

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-15T17:52:18-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Update on current road conditions

By Community|2021-11-16T11:05:04-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Whidbey SAR conducts rescues from Skagit River area

By News Source|2021-11-15T16:47:24-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Council calls special meeting to consider state of emergency declaration

By Community|2021-11-16T11:05:05-08:00November 15th, 2021|6 Comments

Reminder to use caution even though heavy rains are tapering off

By Community|2021-11-15T16:04:24-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Heavy rain impacts island roadways, including Doe Bay washout

By Community|2021-11-15T13:06:15-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Point Lawrence Road washes out, stranding residents

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-15T12:49:17-08:00November 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Editorial | In the meantime, Orcas islanders still rely on you, OIFR, so do the right thing

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-14T21:30:51-08:00November 15th, 2021|11 Comments

Fire Commission to meet Monday evening | Postponed

By Community|2021-11-15T17:15:24-08:00November 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Did you meet Assistant Fire Chief finalists on island today for interviews?

By Community|2021-11-06T16:10:59-07:00November 6th, 2021|4 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | October 27 – November 2, 2021

By Community|2021-11-05T18:09:01-07:00November 6th, 2021|Comments Off

With time change, be sure to change your smoke alarm batteries

By Community|2021-11-04T15:10:35-07:00November 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 20 – 26, 2021

By Community|2021-10-29T16:55:04-07:00October 30th, 2021|Comments Off

It’s October, and the high winds will predictably blow — Sunday into Monday

By Community|2021-10-23T12:50:53-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 13 – 19, 2021

By Community|2021-10-22T15:21:11-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Health District to hold public hearing on FY’22 budget, levy

By Community|2021-10-21T15:25:47-07:00October 21st, 2021|2 Comments

Firefighter’s union calls for independent investigation

By Community|2021-10-22T10:56:48-07:00October 20th, 2021|3 Comments

Fire Commissioners regular meeting is Monday

By Community|2021-10-17T15:22:00-07:00October 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Shepler understands the role of the fire service in our community

By Community|2021-10-16T15:54:25-07:00October 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | October 6 – 12, 2021

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

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

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

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

Sheriff’s Report | September 22 – 28, 2021

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

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

Sheriff’s Report | September 15 – 21, 2021

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

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

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

Reminder | Road work ahead near West Sound bridge

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

Fire Commissioners will meet on Monday

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

Emergency units respond to downed aircraft off Point Lawrence Road

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

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

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

Orcas Fire crews battled wildland fire with assist from DNR

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

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

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

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

Fire Commissioners scheduled to meet Monday evening

By Community|2021-08-13T14:52:57-07:00August 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Local legislators outline how new police laws will make our communities safer

By News Source|2021-08-07T17:57:11-07:00August 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 28 – August 4, 2021

By Community|2021-08-06T15:31:42-07:00August 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 21 – 27, 2021

By Community|2021-07-31T10:43:52-07:00July 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Body of female climber who fell on Blakely Island is recovered

By Community|2021-07-30T12:59:44-07:00July 30th, 2021|Comments Off

What new WA police accountability laws do and don’t do

By Community|2021-07-29T21:34:05-07:00July 30th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan County complete burn ban goes into effect tomorrow, 5 p.m.

By Community|2021-07-29T16:24:34-07:00July 29th, 2021|Comments Off

ADVISORY: Inslee and agency leaders to discuss digital inclusion to connect people to social safety net

By News Source|2021-07-27T14:30:10-07:00July 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Congressman Rick Larsen speaks out on Capitol Police testimony

By News Source|2021-07-27T12:30:26-07:00July 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff gives peek into how department, community may be impacted by new state laws

By Community|2021-07-28T10:20:33-07:00July 27th, 2021|4 Comments