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Regional Council looking at feasibility of passenger-only ferry service
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Regional POF Study launched early in 2020 assesses POF service across the 12-counties bordering Puget Sound and on Lake Washington and Lake Union. The Puget Sound Regional
Sheriff’s Report | July 29 – August 4, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 29, 202020-006157 Death Investigation 05:27:00 07/29/20An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched with Orcas Fire to a death investigation. A report was taken. 20-006165 Theft 10:44:41
Dozens of new WSF employees join the fleet
-- from Washington State Ferries -- I'd like to welcome several new crewmembers that will help us provide increased service in the weeks ahead. Because of COVID-19, we were unable to conduct mandatory face-to-face new
The latest primary election results
-- By Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- Challenger Cindy Wolf will face off with incumbent Rick Hughes for the District 2 County Council seat in the November general election. With approximately 87% of the
WA, CO, NV, OR announce coordination on telehealth
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Building on a previous announcement regarding COVID re-opening, Gov. Jay Inslee joined Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to announce that their
Census takers will visit homes that haven’t responded to 2020 Census
-- from U.S. Census Bureau -- What To Expect Census takers will wear masks and follow local public health guidelines when they visit your home. All census takers complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social
Preliminary primary results for county positions are in
Preliminary San Juan County primary results, last tabulated at 8 p.m. today, are now posted. There have been 4,270 ballots counted with an estimated 3,500 left to be counted. Currently, Cindy Wolf leads incumbent Rick
WA organizations of color condemn census cuts
Local door-to-door census canvassing to begin later this week -- from Ellie Probus for Washington Census Alliance -- SEATTLE—The Washington Census Alliance, a coalition of more than 90 Black and Brown-led community organizations across Washington
Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and the Deficit Myth
Adopting this framework could enable us to spend money on solving all the problems we have in this country. It really sounds too good to be true, but it is real. -- from David Turnoy
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
