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Sheriff’s Report | December 19 – 24, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, December 19, 201919-010402 Traffic Hazard 08:03:58 12/19/19A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a vehicle broken down blocking part of Beaverton Valley Rd. The
Lopez, Orcas Fire team up for rescue at Watmough Bay
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- In a truly collaborative feat, Orcas Island and Lopez Island Fire departments joined forces last week when two hikers found themselves in danger on
Inslee statement on Affordable Care Act court ruling
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Dec. 18 decision does not change Washingtonians’ access to health care — the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land and coverage is available, often with financial
Sheriff’s Report | December 11 – 17, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 11, 201919-010193 Domestic Dispute or Assault 05:06:04 12/11/19 A Deputy responded to a report of a verbal argument at a Lopez Island residence. The involved
Transition looms large at Port of Orcas commissioners meeting
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- In this last regular meeting for 2019, it was apparent that the future of the Port Commission is up in the air as significant changes are imminent.
Preliminary draft Housing Element and 4th draft Housing Needs Assessment available for review, comment
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The preliminary draft Housing Element (Element) and fourth draft Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) are now available for public review as part of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan update. Everyone is
Annual docket of Comp Plan amendments applications due in March
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process allows interested persons including citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies to request amendments to the San
More than 700,000 ferries customers will dash through the Sound over Christmas week
People driving vehicles onto vessels should plan for long wait times -- from Washington State Ferries -- Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but a ferry ride is so delightful – especially for those who
Local weather alert: Heavy rain in the forecast for later this week
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- 2010 Flooding on Bailer Hill on SJI (DEM Photo) While flood impacts in the islands are much less than for our mainland neighbors, every few
Clean transportation advances with hybrid-electric ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington is taking the first steps to clean up one of the biggest pollution sources in state transportation by switching from diesel ferries to electric-hybrids. The state is converting
County seeks pro & con committee members for Voters’ Guide statements
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- San Juan County is seeking volunteers to create opposing statements to place in the online Voter’s Guide for the upcoming February 2020 Special Election. San Juan
Village Green impeachment rally because nobody is above the law
Tuesday, December 17, 5:30 p.m., Village Green -- from David Turnoy -- We will be holding an event in support of impeachment in Eastsound on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 at the Village Green. The president
Want to fight climate change? Experience what we’re fighting for
-- from Jay Inslee, Governor -- My first interaction with an orca whale took place when I was 5 years old. I was fishing on a boat with my dad in the San Juan Islands,
State Supreme Court rules against County in 9-0 verdict
SJC Public Records Ordinance declared invalid -- from Nicholas Power, Attorney -- On December 12, 2019, in a rare unanimous opinion, San Juan County lost at the Washington State Supreme Court in a case brought
Sheriff’s Report | December 4 – 10, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 4, 2019 19-010029 Citizen Assist 08:02:03 12/04/19An Orcas Island Deputy took possession of firearms pursuant to a court order. The firearms are being held for
Yakima back in service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: December 13, 3:30 p.m. Repairs are complete and the M/V Yakima will return to service with the 1:55p.m. departure from Anacortes to Orcas. There are no new reservations
