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Letter to Editor | Vacation Rental Tipping Point
-- from Greg and Heather Dew Oaksen -- We are concerned and worried about our island communities! Short term vacation rentals reduce availability of affordable long-term rental housing making it almost impossible for families and
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- As the legislative session nears the halfway point, the critical March 13 deadline for bills to pass their “house of origin” is nearing. The state House and Senate are
San Juan County Democrats Meeting this Month
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- We discussed the recent decision by our county councilors to appoint Liz Lovelett to the vacant state senate position. While [Lovetlett] looks to be doing
In the Meantime, Lose an Hour of Sleep
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A Senate Bill (SB 5139) currently tick-tocking its way through the marble hallways of the State Legislature declares an intent to observe daylight saving time year round, if
Sheriff’s Report | February 27 – March 5, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 27, 201919-001441 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:48:44 02/27/19 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident. A suspect was arrested and booked
Civil Suit Filed in U.S. District Court Attesting Police Brutality
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- A civil lawsuit was filed on February 14, 2019 in U.S. District Court alleging grievous and irreparable bodily injury from excessive force by San Juan Sheriff's Deputies during
Fire Commission Has New Officers and Programs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) elected new officers for this year: Tim Fuller is now Chair and Amanda Montague is vice
Senate Passes Legislation to Protect Southern Resident Orca
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Caucus -- The state Senate passed bipartisan legislation today to protect Washington's most iconic animal —the southern resident orca. "The decline of orcas in Puget Sound requires our
Rep. Morris Sums Up 2019 Legislative Session at Halfway Point
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris' Office -- House bills move to Senate as session reaches halfway point We recently passed two key deadlines here in the House – one for policy committees and another for
Deer Harbor Plan Review Meeting Next Week
Wednesday, March 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for DHPRC -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) is scheduled to meet in a regularly scheduled session on March
Community Development Releases FAQ About New Shoreline Policy
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development (DCD) has issued a new policy about the development of residential appurtenances in the shoreline jurisdiction and has addressed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Only Two-thirds of Ferry Fleet is in Service Statewide
-- from KOMO News -- Nearly one-third of the state ferry fleet is currently out of service, forcing cutbacks and changes to some routes as officials scramble to cover all the bases. Washington State Ferries
Results of County Accessory Dwelling Lottery Released
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) held a lottery for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits on March 5, 2019. The results of the lottery are available
Salish Sea Bill of Rights Edges Closer to Reality
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The campaign to put a measure on the 2020 county ballot giving “rights” to the Salish Sea, first reported here, continues to evolve and move forward as
Elderly Trump Critics Await Mueller’s Report — Sometimes Until Their Last Breath
-- from National Public Radio -- Expectations among Democrats are sky-high as reports have emerged about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation coming to an end. In fact, expectations are so intense among some elderly, ill critics
Larsen Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in or attend school in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2019
