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WSF Weekly Update | Boating season opens; public service recognition; national bike week
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve At Washington State Ferries, community engagement is at the center of every decision we make. As a public system, we serve the
Larsen demands ICE accountability; votes to fund FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA
||| FROM THE OFFICE O U .S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am proud to have voted for bipartisan legislation to pay FEMA staff, Coasties,
Larsen fights for lower costs, supports farmers
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Republicans are doing nothing in this Farm Bill to lower food prices for families, lower costs for farmers or lower tariffs for small
Capital Planning | What’s next for county buildings and facilities?
A review of significant updates, anticipated projects for 2026, and future planning efforts ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During the April 20 Council meeting, County leadership discussed long-term plans for capital projects throughout the
WSF fare changes coming up on May 1
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Starting this Friday, May 1, there will be changes to our fares and multi-ride pass expiration: Passenger and vehicle ticket prices will increase by an average of 3%. The
No jurors required for May 4-8
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: MAY 4-8, 2026 All jurors summonsed for the Jury Period beginning Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th, 2026 are excused. Thank you.
Registration open for WSF Community Meetings, Tuesday, May 26
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| We’re hosting two online community meetings on Tuesday, May 26. This is a great chance to share feedback and ask us questions. We’ll cover topics including the upcoming FIFA World Cup, an updated pet
Disposing of unwanted prescription medication
||| FROM INGRID MATTSON for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| You may know the Orcas Island Library provides notary services, wi-fi hotspots, and board games, but did you know we also distribute envelopes for prescription drug
WSF fare changes begin Friday, May 1
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Starting Friday, May 1, there will be changes to our fares and multi-ride pass expiration: Passenger and vehicle ticket prices will increase by an average of 3%. The Washington
Larsen releases statement on attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I condemn the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and all politically motivated violence.
Larsen statement on Trump administration denying flood mitigation funds following December floods
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “This is an unacceptable decision for the families and businesses that I represent," said Rep. Larsen. “The disaster
Sheriff’s Report | April 15 – 20, 2026
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 26-002080 DUI 13:55:08 04/15/26 Deputies responded to a report of a DUI at the Orcas Landing. The driver was arrested for physical control of
WSF Weekly Report | Tour de Lopez; fair changes; rescue operation
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Yesterday was Earth Day, which started in 1970 to raise environmental awareness and inspire action to protect our planet. This year’s theme,
County awards $384,000 in cultural access funding to local non-profit arts & culture organizations
This year, funding was awarded to 19 entities to finance public facilities serving economic development purposes ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This week, the County Council approved a series of Cultural Access funding awards
Port Commissioners schedule regular meeting
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS COMMISSIONERS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 27th at 4:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the
Jennifer Krembs honored as Trailblazer Award recipient by Washington Municipal Clerks Association
||| FROM TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| The Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA) proudly announces that Jennifer Krembs, Town Clerk for the Town of Friday Harbor, has been named the recipient of a 2026 WMCA
