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Mark your calendars: Veteran navigators return to Orcas Island
Saturday, October 26, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb -- The Whatcom County Veteran Navigators will once again return to Orcas on Saturday, October 26 to lend their assistance and expertise to our San
WSF adds extra afternoon sailings for couple weeks into new fall schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be additional afternoon service between Anacortes and Orcas for the first couple weeks of the fall sailing season on Thursday and Saturday. There is an added 1:55 p.m. from
Letter to Editor | Campaign signs or no?
-- from Greg Ayers -- To sign, or not to sign. That IS the question. As a candidate in November, this is a struggle, I have been considering the pros and cons for weeks. Supporters
It’s no fluke: WSF implements Whale Report Alert system
-- from Washington Department of Transportation -- Washington State Ferries has initiated use of a whale alert app and web-based system this week that will provide ferry captains more accurate and updated location information for
Test of ballot tabulating equipment scheduled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 5, 2019 General Election is scheduled for October 18
EPRC to get together for public meeting
Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for SJC Community Development -- The following agenda will be addressed on Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6 p.m. at the Eastsound
FEMA Grant to help firefighters breathe easier
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- The four fire districts of San Juan County have received a regional Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to replace aging personal protective equipment
New ferry fares take effect October 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised of fare changes for Washington State Ferries (WSF) beginning October 1, 2019: The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is
Fall sailing schedule takes effect on Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Starting Sunday, September 29, the Fall sailing schedule goes into effect. The San Juan Islands will be served by four vessels with one daily round-trip to Sidney, BC via
Veterans invited to forum with Rep. Rick Larsen
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and
What the County might look like in 20 years
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- We begin this article with the last item on the Planning Commission’s Friday morning agenda: The latest draft of the Land Capacity Analysis Report (LCA) which focuses
Letter to Editor | Questions arise regarding choice of Shaw taxing district
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Last fall, a group of Shaw Islanders grew concerned when word circulated that the longtime owners of the Shaw General Store were putting it, and adjacent properties, including the Shaw
Guest Opinion | On being of service
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- I love solving puzzles. It requires an agreement to a set of rules that may initially be unclear. Sometimes that’s half the allure. The Master Plan (MP) for the Port
West Beach construction project underway
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The major accomplishments this week were wrapping up the bulk excavation of roadway fill and completing the MSE wall bearing pad. The contractor has
WSF looking for someone to continue inter-island writer-in-residence program
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Love to write in a scenic environment? Our first Writer-in-Residence Iris Graville is looking for someone to continue her role on our San Juan Islands interisland ferry. Iris took her final
Sheriff’s Report | September 11 – 17, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday September 11, 201919-007842 Threats 10:43:55 09/11/19 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island business for a threats complaint. The reporting person stated she received a copy
