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LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Board of Health Oct 21, 2026
||| FROM BARBARA SHARP for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SAN JUAN ||| Community Collaboration Council: Approved funding for Safe San Juans ($20K); and San Juan Island Winter Shelter ($15K), with a full time shelter at
Larsen, Dexter introduce bill to stop Trump admin from rolling back veterans’ benefits
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) introduced the Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act to restore male breast cancer as a presumptive illness under
Questions about San Juan County’s new Generative AI Use Policy
||| FROM ELISABETH ROBSON ||| San Juan County has adopted a policy governing the use of generative AI by County employees. It lists approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Grammarly, and Canva, and also
Washington, Denmark establish formal ties around maritime and industrial expertise
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR BOB FERGUSON ||| SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson and Ambassador Karen Eva Abrahamsen, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Denmark in the United States established a new era in
Port Commission will meet on Monday
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting to include the 2027 Budget Hearing on Monday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. online
Letter to Editor | Why I support Katherine Bryant Ingman for Council
||| FROM EMILIO SANTIAGO ||| This is a rallying cry to my fellow San Juan Islanders! I enthusiastically support Katherine Bryant Ingman for San Juan County Council, and I hope you will too. District 3
Letter to Editor | Jennifer Swanson: A Shaw islander for all of San Juan County
||| FROM RANDALL GAYLORD ||| I’m voting for Jennifer Swanson and I hope you do too. County Council members represent islanders county-wide and must serve them well. Where the candidate lives helps define their character.
WSF Weekly Report | Running the numbers; Colman clock; Maritime Blue’s One Ocean Week
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve It's easy to become discouraged by the challenges facing Washington State Ferries. Aging vessels, financial constraints and service disruptions are very real
Trump wanted the power to make arrests without providing a reason
The Trump White House seriously studied how to "cancel" habeas corpus, your right to know why the government has arrested you ||| FROM DEFIANCE.ORG ||| Last year, the White House considered a proposal that could’ve
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman brings leadership and a voice for our future
||| FROM LAUREN BIGELOW ||| I wholeheartedly endorse Katherine Bryant Ingman. She brings the lived experience, leadership, and commitment needed to help guide our county through the important issues we face. She represents a generation whose
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman has what it takes
||| FROM SARAH REEVES & CARL PETTERSON ||| Katherine Bryant Ingman is the right person to represent District 3. She's qualified and experienced at leading this community through unprecedented challenges. She knows what it takes
Letter to Editor | Swanson is professional, organized, honest
||| FROM TERRI GUDGELL MASON ||| 92 percent of the people in Jennifer Swanson's community voted for her for San Juan County Council in the primary elections. That's how much she is loved, honored and
Letter to Editor | Excited to support Jennifer Swanson
||| FROM BILL WATSON ||| I'm excited to support Jennifer Swanson for San Juan County Council Position 3. When I read the following excerpt from Jennifer herself, my decision became very clear. From Jennifer: "The
Letter to Editor | My endorsement for Ron Krebs for Sheriff
||| FROM DAVID ALEXANDER, WASHINGTON STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION ||| I am writing to publicly and wholeheartedly support Ron Krebs for San Juan County Sheriff. I had the privilege of working for Ron during
Letter to Editor | Why I’m voting for Katherine Bryant Ingman
||| FROM ELIZABETH SUDEN ||| Join me in voting for Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council. Katherine is a leader who listens & collaborates to find solutions that work for the wellbeing of the community.
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council
||| FROM BRETON CARTER ||| Katherine is a thoughtful and intentional leader who is truly dedicated to serving our island communities. Whether volunteering as a high school track coach or leading the Catherine Washburn Medical
