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The bipartisan Tax Structure Work Group recommends improvements to Washington state’s taxes
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ||| OLYMPIA, Wash. The Tax Structure Work Group (TSWG) announced its recommendations for improving Washington state’s taxes after four years of studies and community engagement. This bipartisan group of
Larsen: United States must engage with China to better compete with China and the world
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported a bipartisan effort to enhance U.S. global leadership and foster better economic and strategic engagement with China. The
WSF Survey Results: Fuel surcharge, anyone?
||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, theORCASONIAN OP-ED REPORTER ||| As a prelude to this week’s virtual community meetings at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (1/11) and 6 p.m. Thursday (1/12) hosted by Washington State Ferries (WSF), it may
San Juan County EMTs test new prehospital blood monitors
||| FROM JOSHUA CORSA, M.D., SJC MEDICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR ||| EMS Agencies in San Juan County have been selected as one of three sites nationwide selected for a new study evaluating the effectiveness of measuring
Inslee’s 2023 State of the State: “Bold actions for building a stronger Washington”
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| As the new legislative session begins, Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2023 State of the State speech today at a joint session of the House and
Get your questions ready for WSF virtual community meetings
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ||| REMINDER: On 1/11 and 1/12, join one of our virtual community meetings for an update on WSF, ask questions, and learn about the WSF Service Restoration plan
2023 legislative session kicks off next week
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| 2023 legislative session kicks off next week The Legislature will convene in-person again for the first time since the 2020 session. The 2023 legislative
Sheriff’s Report | December 28, 2022 – January 3, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 22-009122 Disorderly Conduct 01:17:45 12/28/22 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a suicide attempt. An individual used methamphetamine and was in a
Inslee: National workforce shortages strain public services
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Across the country and across economic sectors, the challenge to recruit and retain workers has been acute. For state agencies, labor market trends have been disruptive.
West Beach Road to be completely closed for three days
||| FROM SJC PUBLIC WORKS ||| San Juan County’s Public Works Department announces the complete closure of West Beach Rd for three days: January 9-11. This 72-hour road closure is necessary to replace a large
WSF weekly report includes progress report on service restoration
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Service restoration update Our latest Service Restoration Plan (PDF 794KB) Progress Report (PDF 640KB) shows that our Edmonds/Kingston route moved to a trial of pre-pandemic two-boat service levels on
Ferries to host virtual community meetings with an update on service restoration
Attendees will also hear about hiring, workforce development, progress on major vessel and terminal construction ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ||| SEATTLE – Have a question for Washington State Ferries? Riders and other community
Outgoing Sheriff expresses his support
||| FROM SHERIFF RON KREBS ||| Outgoing San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs To the citizens of San Juan County, It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your Sheriff.
Governor, staff wish you and your loved ones a delightful 2023
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Happy New Year, Washington! 2022: The year in review A photo collage of Gov. Jay Inslee's activities throughout the year, including helping build a tiny home
Sheriff’s Report | December 21 – 27, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ||| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 22-008978 Information Report 15:30:37 12/21/22 Orcas Island Deputies responded to a disturbance call on the 100 block of Discovery Way. All parties were contacted
Inslee: 2022 in review
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| 2022 was a saga - it began with a deadly surge of COVID-19 activity and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,
