Public Safety Archives - Page 6 of 8

Sheriff’s Report | May 18 – 24, 2022

By Community|2022-05-28T11:57:02-07:00May 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Thoughts from Eric Webb following yesterday’s school shooting in Texas

By Community|2022-05-25T14:23:18-07:00May 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Statement from Washington State Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention

By News Source|2022-05-25T13:22:19-07:00May 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Washington part of multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter

By News Source|2022-05-25T11:12:38-07:00May 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Prune Alley construction update for week of May 23

By Community|2022-05-20T15:25:12-07:00May 22nd, 2022|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | May 11 – 17, 2022

By Community|2022-05-20T16:32:02-07:00May 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff cautions drivers to respect safety of Prune Alley workers

By Community|2022-05-20T14:58:14-07:00May 20th, 2022|1 Comment

Prune Alley to be closed on Friday for ongoing construction

By Community|2022-05-21T13:39:05-07:00May 19th, 2022|3 Comments

Agenda posted for tomorrow’s fire commission meeting

By Community|2022-05-15T13:58:06-07:00May 15th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 6 – 10, 2022

By Community|2022-05-14T13:53:47-07:00May 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | About that road work in Eastsound…

By Community|2022-05-09T14:45:23-07:00May 9th, 2022|11 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 27 – May 5, 2022

By Community|2022-05-06T20:56:03-07:00May 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Statement from U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen on the SCOTUS draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

By News Source|2022-05-04T14:46:26-07:00May 5th, 2022|Comments Off

Next week’s construction plan for Prune Alley

By Community|2022-04-29T13:52:34-07:00May 1st, 2022|1 Comment

Sheriff: Orcas burglary suspect in jail pending hearing

By Community|2022-04-28T16:43:20-07:00April 28th, 2022|2 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | April 13 – 19, 2022

By Community|2022-04-23T13:46:08-07:00April 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Friday Harbor Fire | Sometimes, it takes an entire archipelago

By Community|2022-04-23T13:53:20-07:00April 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office requesting info on recent Orcas business burglaries

By Community|2022-04-22T13:21:02-07:00April 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Bail set at $500,000 for Friday Harbor arson suspect

By News Source|2022-04-22T14:28:32-07:00April 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

WA prosecutors who withhold evidence rarely face discipline

By News Source|2022-04-20T15:06:34-07:00April 20th, 2022|1 Comment

Ongoing Prune Alley work continues, but with a four-day work week

By Community|2022-04-16T22:45:43-07:00April 17th, 2022|Comments Off

UPDATE: Friday Harbor arson suspect taken into custody in Island County

By Community|2022-04-18T12:00:53-07:00April 16th, 2022|1 Comment

Warrant issued for arson suspect, potentially armed and dangerous

By Community|2022-04-16T17:26:45-07:00April 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | April 6 – April 12, 2022

By Community|2022-04-15T15:59:51-07:00April 16th, 2022|Comments Off

Joint release on Spring Street fire on April 7, 2022 pinpoints the frightening cause

By Community|2022-04-14T17:11:54-07:00April 14th, 2022|2 Comments

Property damage by fire may qualify for property tax relief

By Community|2022-04-12T15:04:08-07:00April 12th, 2022|Comments Off

ATF investigators seeking public’s assistance as they investigate FH fire

By News Source|2022-04-11T11:18:04-07:00April 9th, 2022|Comments Off

EMS student shares the experience of being on scene at Friday Harbor fire

By Community|2022-04-09T19:26:12-07:00April 9th, 2022|6 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 30 – April 5, 2022

By Community|2022-04-09T13:15:22-07:00April 9th, 2022|Comments Off

ATF arrival in Friday Harbor standard procedure. Streets to remain closed

By Community|2022-04-08T23:00:13-07:00April 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Evening update on Friday Harbor fire

By Community|2022-04-08T16:44:15-07:00April 7th, 2022|1 Comment

San Juan, Orcas fire crews remain on the scene of downtown Friday Harbor fire

By News Source|2022-04-08T16:43:17-07:00April 7th, 2022|1 Comment

Judge rules against Navy SEAL training at Washington State Parks

By News Source|2022-04-03T12:22:26-07:00April 3rd, 2022|Comments Off

This week’s Prune Alley update, a look at week ahead

By Community|2022-04-01T15:17:10-07:00April 3rd, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | March 23 – 29, 2022

By Community|2022-04-01T14:45:24-07:00April 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

New approaches to housing and behavioral health top Inslee’s budget takeaways list

By Community|2022-04-01T15:22:16-07:00April 1st, 2022|1 Comment

Deputy Eric Peter announces candidacy for county sheriff

By Community|2022-03-29T12:29:30-07:00March 29th, 2022|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | March 16 – 22, 2022

By Community|2022-03-24T15:58:08-07:00March 26th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office alerts islanders to phone scam

By Community|2022-03-25T16:27:23-07:00March 25th, 2022|Comments Off

Fire Department responds to a downed aircraft at the Port

By Community|2022-03-24T16:40:06-07:00March 24th, 2022|2 Comments

Inslee signs new firearms regulations into law, including limits on sale of gun magazines

By News Source|2022-03-23T13:40:10-07:00March 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Here’s what’s scheduled for Prune Alley roadwork this week

By Community|2022-03-19T14:31:12-07:00March 20th, 2022|1 Comment

Get your state boating education card with online Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety classes

By Community|2022-03-17T15:50:53-07:00March 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff Krebs announces his candidacy for re-election for third-term

By Community|2022-03-17T14:48:47-07:00March 17th, 2022|5 Comments

Seismology pinpoints location of two previous Orcas detonations

By News Source|2022-03-15T16:52:38-07:00March 16th, 2022|2 Comments

Getting ready for upcoming season, boaters education course offered

By Community|2022-03-12T15:16:57-08:00March 13th, 2022|Comments Off

In Prune Alley construction area, there will be no parking

By Community|2022-03-12T14:10:34-08:00March 13th, 2022|8 Comments

Time runs out on opportunity for permanent standard time as legislative session ends

By Lin McNulty|2022-03-12T16:12:37-08:00March 12th, 2022|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | March 2 – 8, 2022

By Community|2022-03-11T14:05:53-08:00March 12th, 2022|Comments Off

Dolphin Bay Road project underway: Expect traffic delays

By Community|2022-03-10T15:21:14-08:00March 10th, 2022|1 Comment

Evidence of Orcas Island explosions has been recovered

By Community|2022-03-08T12:32:12-08:00March 8th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff asks for community help as they investigate yet another explosion

By Community|2022-03-07T11:08:41-08:00March 7th, 2022|5 Comments

State efforts to advance evidence-based, community-supported intervention and gun violence prevention strategies gain national attention

By News Source|2022-02-24T12:12:06-08:00February 24th, 2022|1 Comment

After more than 30 years, one of our key life savers signs off the air

By Community|2022-02-23T22:18:46-08:00February 24th, 2022|3 Comments

Partnership improves acute care on Orcas

By Community|2022-02-23T14:05:07-08:00February 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Guest Opinion | In their own words: Dysfunction at OIFR as described by Commission

By Community|2022-02-21T10:31:11-08:00February 21st, 2022|12 Comments

Need a Washington State boating education card?

By News Source|2022-02-18T13:22:53-08:00February 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | February 9 – 15, 2022

By Community|2022-02-18T16:40:20-08:00February 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Some infant powdered formula has been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination

By News Source|2022-02-19T15:43:33-08:00February 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Firehouse Foolishness | Leaks and such

By Community|2022-02-17T14:35:19-08:00February 17th, 2022|2 Comments

With Marlow resignation, Fire Commission seeks candidates for vacant seat

By Community|2022-02-17T13:09:22-08:00February 17th, 2022|2 Comments

Editorial | When the alarm bells get too loud to ignore, it’s time for action

By Lin McNulty|2022-02-15T17:12:17-08:00February 15th, 2022|11 Comments

Guest Opinion | Former OIFR Commissioner says Fire Department allegations are serious

By Community|2022-02-09T16:26:45-08:00February 9th, 2022|9 Comments

Inslee statement condemns RNC position on Capitol insurrection

By News Source|2022-02-05T12:09:29-08:00February 5th, 2022|1 Comment

Firehouse Findings | At OIFR, the debacle continues

By Community|2022-02-04T16:31:49-08:00February 4th, 2022|10 Comments

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