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County to test ballot tabulating equipment
Wednesday, July 17, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the August 6, 2019 Primary
Sheriff’s Report | June 19 – 25, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 19, 201919-004661 Traffic Violation 09:40:24 06/19/19 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a traffic offense near Eastsound. The suspect was located and given an infraction
Got some thoughts on ferry fare increases? WaDOT is listening
-- from Washington Department of Transportation -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is looking for feedback on proposed fare increases for the next two years that will take effect in October. You can learn more
WSF exploring partnerships for Anacortes ferry terminal improvements
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Washington State Department of Transportation is partnering with the Port and city of Anacortes to explore innovative public-private partnerships to enhance the 35-acre ferry terminal site. This could
State ferry Hyak to sail into retirement
Final day of service will be June 30 on Seattle/Bremerton route Hyak passing Flat Point After nearly 52 years in the Washington State Ferries’ fleet, Hyak will be decommissioned late Sunday night, June 30, following its 9:05
Rep. Larsen assisted islander with Medicare claim
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's office -- One of the most important and rewarding parts of being a Member of Congress is supporting community members who need help navigating issues with federal agencies. I am
State proposes to increase ferry fares and capital surcharge
| Get your comments in -- from Washington State Ferries -- OLYMPIA – Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferries fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare
Health District decides on subsidy for UWNC new fiscal year
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- More than 20 community members—an unusually large number—attended the June 18 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District. They were there to observe the commissioners’ very
County land capacity analysis reaches first milestone
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Step One in the long-awaited Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) – a fundamental piece of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan (CP) that will determine the
It’s time for a community conversation on vacation rentals
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas School cafeteria -- from Yonatan Aldort, Janet Alderton, Jennifer Barcelos, Lisa Byers, Andrea Cohen, Toby Cooper, Andrew Hursh, Michael Johnson, Artha F. Kass, Mark Mayer, Gregory Oaksen,
Orcas Island maintains fire protection Class 6 rating
-- from Kimberly Kimple for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- The Washington State Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) recently conducted a Protection Class evaluation of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) to identify the structural
Road work moves into closed zone, so traffic lights turned off
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- The Contractor has now gone into the closed zone north of McNallie to complete the bulk of the road work; therefore, the traffic control
Message from State Parks is clear and simple: Stay sober while boating
‘Operation Dry Water’ will target boating under the influence July 5-7 -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks Boating Program, safety advocates, and law enforcement agencies are asking boaters to help keep everyone
Sheriff’s Report | June 12 – 18, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 12, 201919-004422 Accident-NonInj 05:28:16 06/12/19A Lopez Island Deputy was called to a single vehicle hit and run property damage collision after an OPALCO crew responded
Summer to begin with fewer vessels in WSF fleet
-- from Amy Scanlon for Washington State Ferries -- The past legislative session came with some victories (funding for new hybrid-electric vessels) and some defeats, such as the forced retirement of one of our operating
Container, cargo, tanker ships from 24 projects in the Salish Sea threaten Southern Resident Orca
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans identifies an additional 2,044 ocean going vessels making 4,088 transits to and from ports in British Columbia and Washington
