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Health District: Cost of current roofing/HVAC bid not affordable
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District met just once in the month of February, reporting mostly incremental progress on its long-term plans for the Orcas medical care
Is OIHCD-owned healthcare clinic workable, achievable ?
A call for a Community Advisory Group to Health District -- from Vincent Shu, MD -- We can not tell you how much we appreciated OIHCD's commissioners’ tireless efforts to re-shaping our Island’s healthcare model
Legislative Update | Another cutoff trims remaining bills to consider
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Legislators had until Wednesday to pass policy legislation out of the house where it was introduced, and a number of a governor-request bills cleared the latest hurdle in the short
Letter to Editor | Some may have already wasted their vote
-- from Margot Shaw -- We have all received the very important Presidential Primary ballot. Listed are 13 Democratic candidates for our consideration. We'd like to point out that, even though their names are on
Sheriff’s Report | February 13 – 19, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, February 13, 2020 20-001079 Accident-Hit Run 10:02:09 02/13/20 A Deputy took a report of a hit and run vehicle collision that occurred on Orcas Island. The
Potential loss of ferry is a concern in Anacortes
-- from GoSkagit.com -- The Elwha ferry will be retired from service if the state Legislature cuts funding for it, a move that would impact the Anacortes to Sidney, British Columbia, route and further strain
Letter to Editor | Saying the scary bit out loud
-- from David Kobrin -- During the years Donald Trump has been President I’ve come to accept he means what he says. When he wants something, he often finds a way, even when it defies tradition
Washington Presidential Primary coming up
Pay close attention to the rules to ensure your vote is counted -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Just when you thought the election was over, you get another ballot. Yes, folks,
Senate passes bills to ensure health of natural waters
-- from Washington State Senate Democrats -- OLYMPIA – A slate of bills passed out of the Washington State Senate this week would work to protect Washington’s beautiful coastlines through varying measures. Two bills sponsored by
Unofficial results show preference for Prop. 1
-- from San Juan Elections Office -- A preference in favor of Prop. 1 that will initiate a new sales tax for long-needed emergency communications upgrades seems headed for approval. The election was held on
When your Congress Member comes to town
-- from David Turnoy -- Orcas Issues Editor Lin McNulty asked me to take notes on Rep. Larsen’s appearance and write an article, so what follows is a summary of his presentation from my perspective
Federal judge upholds right to try claims for conspiracy, civil rights violation against SJC
-- from Nicholas E.D. Power, Attorney -- In a ruling issued February 13, 2020, United States District Judge Marsha Pechman declined to dismiss Dr. Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s constitutional claims against San Juan County, Sheriff Ronald Krebs
Still more questions than answers for the Port Commission
-- from Minor Lile, Orcas Issues Reporter -- As the Port Commission continues to settle into its responsibilities and learns to work together in the wake of last November’s elections, it is apparent that the
Legislative Update: We’re halfway there
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Legislators marked the halfway point of the 60-day 2020 legislative session this past week. There will be a flurry of action on the floors of the House and Senate next week ahead
Status report on recent Supreme Court public records case
-- from San Juan County Communications -- As your councilmember and neighbor, I have been asked several questions about the Supreme Court case the county was involved in last December. I decided to write this
Sheriff’s Report | February 6 – 11, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, February 6, 202020-000896 Sick or Injured Animal 09:04:11 02/06/20 A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of animal sick. An informational report was completed.
