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Fire Commissioners will meet on Monday
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting on Monday, September 20 at 5:30 p.m. -- see attached agenda. Meeting access information
Census Bureau delivers 2020 Census redistricting data in easier-to-use format
||| FROM U.S. CENSUS BUREAU ||| The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File to states and the public in an easier-to-use format. These data are now available on data.census.gov.
Sheriff’s Report | September 8 – 14, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 21-008177 Civil Problem 10:56:31 09/08/21 An Orcas Island Deputy took a documentation report regarding a civil matter over firewood on Shaw Island. 21-008181 Vehicle
WSF Weekly Update | New Fall schedule for SJIs, visit from Norwegians, loss of an employee to COVID
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Norwegian delegation visits to discuss electrification With Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Anniken Ramberg Krutnes and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen at Seattle's Colman Dock.
Latest from Lekanoff | Fixing our tax code, redistricting, COVID (of course), and WA Cares Fund
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| It’s time to rebalance & modernize our tax code – come find out how! Washington state’s tax structure places a heavier burden on working families and
Commerce awards $11.4 million for vital infrastructure projects in 20 rural communities, including in SJC
Community Development Block Grants fund wide range of high-priority local projects, including public water, sewer, emergency and fire protection systems, streets, housing, food pantries and more. ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| OLYMPIA, Wash. – The
Emergency units respond to downed aircraft off Point Lawrence Road
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF RON KREBS ||| On Thursday, September 16, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office received reports of a downed aircraft in the 3300 block of Point Lawrence Road on Orcas Island. It
Auditor answers pressing questions, concerns regarding upcoming General Election
||| FROM MILENE HENLEY, SAN JUAN COUNTY AUDITOR ||| It’s that time again, Islanders! With the 2021 General Election just around the corner, and the heightened focus on our electoral process, your Elections Team wanted
U.S.C.G. Auxiliary offers upcoming online Boating Safety Education Card
||| FROM CHUCK DALLDORF for U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ||| BELLINGHAM, WASH. – This fall, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is providing boaters online, Washington State Basic Boater Education
Firefighters union announces ‘Vote of No Confidence’ in Fire Chief Williams
||| FROM INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) LOCAL 3911 ||| International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 3911 announces a Vote of No Confidence in Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) Chief Scott Williams. Concerns regarding
State’s heating program for low-income households now includes cooling options
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| This past June, Washington confronted a smothering heat dome that ended up being the deadliest weather event in Washington history. It contributed to 125 heat-related deaths and nearly 450 excess deaths, such
Guest Opinion | Hey, county councilors, it’s time to think like an engineer
||| FROM JANET ALDERTON ||| A letter to our County Councilors: Please think like an engineer and reduce risks by making wise Comprehensive Plan updates. I think my daughter’s fate to become a civil engineer
Public notice | Road work ahead near West Sound bridge
||| FROM COLIN HUNTAMEYER for SAN JUAN PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. ||| Deer Harbor Road near West Sound Bridge Who: Public Works Department working with Mike Carlson Enterprises Inc. Onsite construction supervisor: Jeff Sharp, (360) 298-4710,
Emmanuel Episcopal members, community awaken to overnight surprise art installation
||| BY LIN MCNULTY, theORCASONIAN EDITOR ||| Emmanuel Episcopal members were surprised when they saw the church grounds on Saturday morning, September 11. Photos by Bill Bangs. An unknown creative islander or tourist
San Juan County Fire Districts: It’s now OK to have a recreational fire
||| FROM CHUCK DALLDORF for SAN JUAN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT ||| With changing weather conditions, as of Friday September 10, 2021, the San Juan County Fire Districts are allowing recreational fires including charcoal, wood burning,
Sheriff’s Report | September 1 -7, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 21-007929 Traffic Hazard 06:20:22 09/01/21 A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to look for two sheep grazing along Center Rd near Hummel Lake. The
