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Happy Fantastic Friday! ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we embark on a new legislative session, I am filled with hope and determination to serve our vibrant
Treasurer announces 2025 tax roll completion
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Starting today, information regarding the 2025 tax season is available on the San Juan County Treasurer’s website. In accordance with RCW 84.56.020(1), County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson, is providing notification
San Juan County publishes 2024 Year-In-Review
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is proud to present the organization’s 2024 Year-In-Review, highlighting accomplishments, notable projects, and the breadth of programs and services provided to island communities. The public
WSF Weekly Update | 100% of scheduled sailings completed; Elwha moves to a new home
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve We’re turning the ship around. At Washington State Ferries, we are committed to delivering service excellence, one of our three strategic priorities.
Winter storm watch in effect, Saturday evening through Monday morning
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seaatle WA 133 PM PST Thu Jan 30 2025 San Juan County-Western Whatcom County- Including the cities of Friday Harbor and
Everyone has an impact | How to start reducing your environmental footprint
As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference? ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN ||| 2024 was the hottest year
Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. is proud to celebrate its 50th year in business
||| FROM CARRIE KING for DAKOTA CREEK INDUSTRIES ||| As a cornerstone of our legacy, we continue to invest in the future of the skilled trades through our formalized Apprenticeship Program. We apprentice four trades:
San Juan County is prepared for inclement weather – and you should be, too
Public Works Department provides snow removal tips for residents and reminders of street priorities and phases of removal. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is pleased to provide the public with
What’s next for renewable energy in San Juan County: Part 3 of 3
The Bailer Hill Microgrid project on San Juan Island is a future Community Solar and battery storage site ||| FROM KRISTA BOUCHEY for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE ||| In “Part 1: Why Local, Renewable
Bellingham Chamber Music Society announces inaugural Harmony Chamber Music Festival for youth
||| FROM JENNIFER WEEKS for BELLINGHAM CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY ||| All events will be held in Heiner Hall at Whatcom Community College. Harmony Chamber Music Weekend March 29th & 30th. Application Deadline: February 15th Who
Guest Opinion | Chaos, cruelty of a wannabe king
||| FROM JANET ALDERTON ||| We are all being affected by the chaos and cruelty of a wannabe king. We must speak out and ACT when the Trump administration violates our values. I am a
Aida – Met Opera at Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Don’t miss your chance to see Aida, Verdi’s epic tale of love, power, and jealousy at Orcas Center Tuesday, February 4 at 12pm. Filmed live in HD,
Reservations available for new spring sailing season
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Vehicle reservations for the spring 2025 schedule (March. 23 through June 14) will be available today, Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. To ensure a smooth and fair experience during
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office statement on immigration issues
||| FROM SHERIFF ERIC PETER for SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO) continues to prioritize public safety, fairness, and trust within the community while upholding state law, county
Exciting News: PlayFest is returning
||| FROM MELINDA MILLIGAN for ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ISLAND ||| After a few years on hold, we are thrilled to announce the revival of PlayFest, the beloved Actors Theater of Orcas Island production that
Larsen, Sykes lead T&I democrats letter on Trump infrastructure freeze
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Emilia
