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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.
Fire Commission will meet in special session tomorrow
Friday, February 14, 9 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station Commissioners: Tim Fuller, Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski (absent), Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas (absent); Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and
Point Lawrence Rd single lane closed near Doe Bay
-- from Colin Huntamer for Public Works Dept. -- Earlier today San Juan County Public Works installed a single lane road closure at Point Lawrence Rd (Near Doe Bay) due to erosion caused by the
Killebrew Lake Road now open to all traffic
-- from Colin Huntemer for County Public Works -- Killebrew Lake Rd is now OPEN to all traffic. Please be advised that the roadway is surfaced with gravel. The County expects to re-pave the road
Friday Harbor students promote Tardigrade to state legislature
Should the Tardigrade be Washington's official micro-animal? -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Rep. Ramel meets with students from the 40th LD who visited the Legislature to testify in support
Updated Democrat presidential primary / caucus / convention procedure (Part 2 of 2)
What you need to know to participate -- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan Democrats -- My previous article explained how voting in the presidential primary will work this year. Your next decision is whether you
DHPRC meeting on tap
Wednesday, February 12, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee is meeting on Wednesday, February 12 to
Legislative Update: Priority bills advance ahead of committee deadlines
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Legislators were working on deadline this week to get policy bills passed out of their committee of origin by 5 p.m. Friday. A number of bills requested by Gov. Jay Inslee were
Updated Democrat presidential primary / caucus / convention procedure (Part 1 of 2)
What you need to know to participate -- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan Democrats -- As you are probably aware, the procedure for choosing presidential nominees has changed from four years ago. A few
Sheriff’s Report | January 29 – February 4, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 29, 202020-000674 Citizen Assist 15:01:42 01/29/20 A Deputy responded to a walk in citizen assist call. An informational report was completed and forwarded to Adult
Port Commission moves forward, looks ahead
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Following two previous attempts that had been thwarted by the requirements governing public meetings, the Port Commission convened on Monday, February 3, from 3:30 to approximately 5:15
