Public Safety Archives - Page 7 of 8

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

Effective today, WA law enforcement agencies have new laws charting their responses

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-27T10:56:39-07:00July 25th, 2021|3 Comments

Sheriff’s Report | July 14 – 20, 2021

By Community|2021-07-23T13:50:52-07:00July 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee statement on federal decision to maintain U.S.-Canada border closure

By News Source|2021-07-23T09:13:31-07:00July 21st, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee issues emergency drought declaration, other proclamations tied to extreme heat, firefighting

By News Source|2021-07-17T21:04:07-07:00July 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas deputies respond to early morning fatality accident

By Community|2021-07-17T14:22:00-07:00July 17th, 2021|4 Comments

Inslee issues, amends proclamations relating to wildfires, recent extreme temperatures

By News Source|2021-07-16T14:02:04-07:00July 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | July 7 – 13, 2021

By Community|2021-07-16T18:18:02-07:00July 17th, 2021|Comments Off

State Parks Boating Program shares tips for paddlesport safety

By News Source|2021-07-14T13:51:42-07:00July 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Port of Orcas disseminates an approach reminder for pilots

By Community|2021-07-13T16:43:43-07:00July 14th, 2021|3 Comments

San Juan County Fire Districts are urging safety with fire danger level HIGH

By Community|2021-07-12T13:47:51-07:00July 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 29 – July 5, 2021

By Community|2021-07-09T16:21:46-07:00July 10th, 2021|Comments Off

We still won’t admit why so many people believe the Big Lie

By News Source|2021-07-08T11:21:49-07:00July 8th, 2021|3 Comments

Eastsound Water releases annual consumer confidence report

By Community|2021-06-30T18:20:30-07:00July 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

We know about first responders, but these are our critical first, first responders — and they are hiring

By Lin McNulty|2021-07-01T11:36:03-07:00July 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Office investigates after PeaceIsland Medical Center goes into lockdown

By Community|2021-06-30T13:53:01-07:00June 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Tick Talk | Kwiaht launches two-year study of ticks on island

By Community|2021-06-30T13:14:35-07:00June 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee issues housing stability “bridge” proclamation

By News Source|2021-06-29T18:00:35-07:00June 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee statement on today’s economic reopening

By News Source|2021-06-29T16:22:57-07:00June 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Asian giant hornet trapping starts July 1; you are invited to participate

By News Source|2021-06-29T15:03:20-07:00June 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | June 14 – 22, 2021

By Community|2021-06-25T18:15:39-07:00June 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest from Lekanoff | New task force appointment, WaNG kudos, Green Amendment, salmon

By Community|2021-06-25T15:25:23-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

WSF now allows for no masking in outdoor areas; mask up inside terminals, vessels

By News Source|2021-06-25T14:46:20-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

State Parks’ ‘Operation Dry Water’ encourages boaters to stay sober

By News Source|2021-06-24T13:13:11-07:00June 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Agenda for next Port Commissioners meeting has slight amendment to agenda

By Community|2021-06-24T14:40:19-07:00June 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Coalition to End Homelessness forms on Orcas, looks for community partners

By Community|2021-06-23T13:38:35-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Job announcement for Assistant Chief opening at Orcas Fire & Rescue

By Community|2021-06-23T13:41:19-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Agenda now posted for next Port Commissioners meeting

By Community|2021-06-22T13:48:43-07:00June 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Rep. Larsen on helping our wounded warriors recover — and start families

By News Source|2021-06-20T20:45:40-07:00June 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commissioners release agenda ahead of meeting on Monday

By Community|2021-06-20T16:18:12-07:00June 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 25 – 31, 2021

By Community|2021-06-04T14:54:26-07:00June 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Fire Commission set to meet in executive session

By Community|2021-06-03T10:50:54-07:00June 4th, 2021|Comments Off

San Juan Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating fatality accident on San Juan

By Lin McNulty|2021-06-01T13:47:18-07:00June 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff’s Report | May 18 – 24, 2021

By Community|2021-05-27T14:32:02-07:00May 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Fire quickly extinguishes brush fire on Turtleback

By Community|2021-05-27T11:29:02-07:00May 27th, 2021|1 Comment

Sheriff’s Report | May 11 – 17, 2021

By Community|2021-05-21T14:18:41-07:00May 22nd, 2021|Comments Off