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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
League of Women Voters schedules candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans has been providing non-partisan voter forums for over 20 years. We cordially invite you to participate in our October general election forums. This year, the forums
Larsen shepherds Puget Sound recovery bill to House floor
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) helped advance the Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act to boost federal engagement and investment in critical Puget Sound recovery efforts.
Annual Oyster Run (motorcycle rally) will affect ferry volumes this weekend
Sunday, September 22 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 22 in Anacortes. Travelers can expect large volumes of motorcycles and potential loading delays throughout the
Inslee response to Global Climate Strike walkout
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee responded to the Global Climate Strike that will take place Friday, September 20 when a number of students are expected to miss school. “I encourage
Fire District calls special meeting next week
Tuesday, September 24, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kimberley Kimple, Fire District Secretary -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple,
Letter to Editor | Greg Ayers a treasure of knowledge, wisdom for Port Commission
-- from Joseph J. Cohen -- I am delighted that Greg Ayers is seeking a position as our Port Commissioner. Over the past five years I have had the pleasure of getting to know him as a community contributor
Health District enters the time of year for budgets
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The main theme of the September 3 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioners was dollars and cents—that is, budgets and costs. The commissioners
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by going to Moran for free during daylight hours
Saturday, September 28 -- from Washington State Parks -- In honor of National Public Lands Day, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to visit a state park for free on Saturday,
West Beach Road culvert replacement underway
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- Excavation was the primary focus on-site this week at the West Beach Road construction site, roughly 5000 cubic yards of material were removed. After
Sheriff’s Report | September 4 – 10, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 4, 201919-007645 Unwanted Person 07:33:57 09/04/19A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an unwanted person. It was requested that the unwanted person be
WSF launches hybrid-electric ferry build project
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Greening our fleet is a major priority, and I’m proud to say we took a big step forward this week with the launch our Hybrid-Electric Ferry Build Program! Representatives from
New online Permit Center now available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development is excited to announce that you can now search for permits, check permit status, request code enforcement, pay fees, and request inspections through
Next Port meeting agenda now available
Thursday, September 12, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- Commissioners for Port of Orcas will convene on Thursday, September 12 for a regularly-scheduled meeting: OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION –
Letter to Editor | Yikes! Historical data no longer available on county website
-- from Joe Symons -- I have noticed that there are significant changes to the SJC web site (in general) and the GIS Open Data Portal files, in particular. These changes are not announced. There
