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Guest Opinion | EWUA continues to seek off-island contractors
||| FROM CORY HARRINGTON ||| As EWUA continues to lose operators they seek off-island contractors to fill vacant positions. There is already one contractor in place, this will be the 2nd. Eastsound Water is working
End-of-year town hall recap with Councilmember Fuller | County priorities, challenges, & what’s ahead
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On December 4, 2025, San Juan County Councilmember Jane Fuller, District 3, hosted a Town Hall meeting at the Lopez Community Center. During this event, councilmember Fuller shared
Port of Orcas will meet today
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, January 5th at 4:00 p.m. in-person at the airport terminal. The Agenda can
‘Coffee with Kari’ offers islanders on San Juan time with Councilmember
Light refreshments will be served, so drop in, mingle, and engage with your community! ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| District 1 Council representative Kari McVeigh is kicking off the new year by hosting
Sheriff’s Report | December 10 – 16, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 25-008391 Trespassing 09:55:28 12/10/25 I received a report from the Port of Friday Harbor wanting to trespass people from the Port property. Trespass letters
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs – Update – Alternate schedule changes 12/20-12/22
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Beginning Saturday, Dec. 20, the Salish will operate as the #3 vessel, and the Tillikum will move to the #4 interisland position. This change allows the Tillikum to return
LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council December 16, 2025
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| The council met the Land Bank’s Beaverton Trail project manager, Rachel Dietzman. They approved an engagement letter to tribes for the Climate Action Plan. They
WSF Weekly Report | From every corner of our fleet, happy holidays and cheers to an amazing 2026
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve The holiday season is a time when many pause and reflect on those who matter most. Everything we do at Washington State
County Float at MacKaye Harbor on Lopez Island closed due to storm damage
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Due to recent storm damage, the float at MacKaye Harbor Marine Facility on Lopez Island is closed until further notice. The County’s Public Works Department has been monitoring
Larsen, WA democratic members demand answers from ICE on deteriorating conditions and inadequate food, medical care, access to legal counsel at NWIPC
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U .S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Democratic members of Washington state’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates mail thefts
If you see suspected mail thieves, please call the Sheriff’s Office to make a report. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| The Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of stolen mail and packages
LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council, December 15, 2025
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| The council heard about a study of the environmental impact of vessels in the county. Aerial surveys of county waters of 16 popular mooring locations
Larsen celebrates wins for Washington State in Coast Guard Authorization Act
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U .S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act (CGAA) as part
2026 dog licenses now on sale
New ‘Celebrity Dog’ announced in support of dog licenses available December 11th ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Auditor’s office is ready for the 2026 dog licensing season! Each year,
Ferry Alert| Ana/SJs alternate schedule through 12/22
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| The Tillikum is currently operating as the #3 vessel, due to the Kaleetan being out of service. Beginning Saturday, Dec. 20, the Salish will operate as the #3 vessel,
Health Care District in special board meeting tomorrow
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Board Meeting Public Packet is available below. Agenda 02. 2025_11_18 OIHCD Claims Payment Request.pdf 03. 2025_12_02 OIHCD Claims Payment Request.pdf 04. 2025_12_16 OIHCD Claims Payment Request.pdf
