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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
Inslee announces steps to address COVID-19 spread
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across the state, Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. of Health John Wiesman today announced a new limit on social gatherings and a
EPRC addresses Prune Alley FAQ from public input
-- from Leith Templin for Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- How does the County “know” that Prune Alley needs to be improved? In 1981 the First Eastsound Subarea Plan (Ord 225-1981) discussed lighting “will probably
Orcas Women’s Coalition endorses Christine Minney for SJC Council
-- from Chuck Dalldorf, Volunteer Christine Minney for SJC Council -- The Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC) announced their endorsement of Christine Minney for San Juan County Council (District #1, San Juan Island seat). Christine went
State Health Dept. warns COVID-19 is on a path to runaway growth in Washington state
-- from Washington State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – [Friday] the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which highlights alarming trends in transmission and hospitalization data. Report findings include: The
Sheriff’s Report | July 8 – 14, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 8, 202020-005412 Weapons Noise 09:36:35 07/08/20Deputies investigated firearm noise during hours of darkness on Orcas Island. The responsible property owner was contacted and educated about
Planning Commission recommends adoption of new marijuana production and processing ordinance
-- by Steve Bernheim, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The San Juan County Planning Commission remotely met via Skype and county-website livestream July 17 to recommend to the County Council adoption of a revised marijuana production
County Democrats release candidate endorsement list prior to upcoming primary
Updated post -- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- At the June 20 meeting of the San Juan County Democrats, the local Democrats endorsed candidates for office in the primary election for
