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Letter to Editor | Choosing Island Hospital will be a mistake
-- from Spirit Eagle -- I feel that if the board chooses Island Hospital to run our clinic again, it will be a mistake. We have talent here. Seeking professionals off island, when we have
County Council to receive testimony on 2020 annual docket
-- from San Juan County Communications -- NOTICE OF A SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON THE 2020 ANNUAL DOCKET OF PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Current board vacancies in need of filling
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Sheriff’s Report | July 22 – 29, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 22, 202020-005921 Welfare Check 16:25:16 07/22/20Deputies responded to an Eastsound address for a report of a welfare check on a subject with odd behavior. The
WSF shares crew updates, including Life Ring award winners
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Life ring awards Our staff and crew regularly provide emergency aid and assistance. The WSF Life Ring Award, the ferry system’s highest honor, is given to either individuals or an entire
Larsen secures key win with Water Resources Development Act
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, helped secure passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)
Health Care District community conversation with Island Hospital Thursday
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The next phase of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) Medical Clinic Operator Request for Proposal (RFP) is a Special Board Meeting/Community Conversation
Port Commission to meet to accept CARES grant
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- Port sets upcoming meeting agenda, on Monday, July 27, 2020 5 p.m. to accept CARE Grant. Meeting Link:Meeting ID: 830 7487 9550Password: 638369One tap mobile+12532158782,,83074879550#,,,,,,0#,,638369# US
State Parks asks visitors to avoid crowded parks this summer
Visitors should be prepared to go somewhere else if park is full -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is asking the public to follow the Guidelines for Responsible Recreation when
Sheriff’s Report | July 15 – 20, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 15, 202020-005671 Accident-HitRun 11:49:24 07/15/20A Deputy on Lopez received a report of a damaged mailbox. A local construction company contacted the reportee and agreed to
Alex Conrad returns to Orcas Fire following graduation from Harborview Paramedic Program
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- After an intense 12-months immersed in the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center Paramedic training program, Alex Conrad has returned to serve the community
County Council sets public hearing on marijuana regulations for August 25
Official comment period is July 29 - August 25, 2020 -- from San Juan County Communications -- NOTICE OF A SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020, AT THE COUNTY COUNCIL HEARING ROOM,
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The state of Washington reported 679 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases to 49,247 as of July
Federal Court throws out lawsuit against county by teacher once charged with statutory rape
-- by Steve Bernheim, Orcas Issues reporter -- In a complete victory for San Juan County, Sheriff Krebs, and former Deputy Stephen Parker, Gerald Tinner’s federal court lawsuit alleging violations of his federal rights and
Letter to Editor | Ryan Palmateer has strong background we need
-- from Karin Agosta -- A friend asked me yesterday about Ryan Palmateer's strengths as a candidate for San Juan County Council District 1. This is a great question in today's confusing,
WSF crews rescued four people in the past month
-- from Amy Scanton for Washington State Ferries -- A shout out to our highly trained crewmembers for rescuing four people in the past month! A Samish crew rescued a person whose kayak overturned yesterday near our
