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Here’s a thought…

“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

LATEST IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Annual Homeless Count to be Conducted January 24

Lin McNulty2019-01-09T16:54:10-08:00January 9th, 2019|

-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2019 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 24. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks,

Letter to Editor |Thank You to Those Who Saved My Life

Lin McNulty2019-01-09T14:30:05-08:00January 9th, 2019|

-- from Steve Henigson -- The day after Christmas, my appendix burst, and I was rushed into emergency surgery at Island Hospital. But that’s only half of the story.When my wife, Jean, called 911 at

San Juan County Officials to Take Oath of Office

Lin McNulty2019-01-08T11:10:49-08:00January 8th, 2019|

Friday, January 11, 4 p.m., County Courthouse -- from San Juan County Communications -- Please join us as the newly-elected San Juan County Officials take their Oath of Office on Friday, January 11 at 4

Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Changes Meeting Date for January

Lin McNulty2019-01-06T11:20:32-08:00January 7th, 2019|

Wednesday, January 16, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will not meet be meeting on the second Wednesday this month, but the following week. The meeting will

WSF Winter 2019 Schedule Starts Tomorrow

Lin McNulty2019-01-05T15:13:56-08:00January 5th, 2019|

New, but the same schedule -- from Washington State Ferries -- Winter schedule goes into effect Sunday, January 6. There are no changes from the fall schedule on this route. Passengers can check the schedule

Sheriff’s Report | December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019

Lin McNulty2019-01-02T17:29:30-08:00January 5th, 2019|

-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 26, 201818-009708 Assault - Body Force 13:42:38 12/26/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a possible assault. A report was taken. 18-009712 Civil Problem 15:53:55 12/26/18

Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Lottery Upcoming

Lin McNulty2019-01-04T12:41:17-08:00January 4th, 2019|

-- from San Juan County Communications -- ADU eligibility is limited. The number of detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) eligibility slots allowed in any year cannot exceed twelve percent of the total number of building

Ferries Releases 2040 Long Range Plan

Lin McNulty2019-01-03T16:22:32-08:00January 4th, 2019|

Plan calls for 16 new ferries to stabilize the fleet and provide reliable service -- from Washington State Ferries -- More than half of Washington State Ferries’ 23-vessel fleet is scheduled to be retired by

WSF Will Hold Public Meeting on Long Range Plan

Lin McNulty2019-01-02T14:57:00-08:00January 3rd, 2019|

Wednesday, January 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Washington State Ferries -- Please join Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton and the entire WSF executive team for a public meeting

Grandmothers and Abuelas Lead the Way in Aiding Asylum-seekers

Lin McNulty2019-01-03T12:17:57-08:00January 3rd, 2019|

-- from Lornet Turnbull of Yes! magazine -- Every morning, Bonita Amaro and her sister Yolanda Sanchez arrive at the Greyhound bus station in Sacramento to greet asylum-seekers passing through on their way to sponsors’

The Search Continues to Fill County Board Vacancies

Lin McNulty2019-01-02T15:40:53-08:00January 2nd, 2019|

-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available

Port Seeks Airport Manager

Lin McNulty2019-01-02T15:10:34-08:00January 2nd, 2019|

-- from Anthony Simpson for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas is seeking applicants to fill a pending vacancy for the position of Airport Manager of the Eastsound Airport. The Port will complete

What an Obscure German Novel Taught Me About Dictators

Lin McNulty2019-01-02T15:32:04-08:00January 2nd, 2019|

-- by Jens Kruse, with permission -- Written as Hitler came to power, this book captured the confusion, fear and denial that allowed him to wreak havoc for 12 years. I was born in Hamburg,

2019 Campsite Reservations Open for San Juan County Residents

Lin McNulty2019-01-02T13:51:58-08:00January 2nd, 2019|

-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round. Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only),

Community Emergency Preparedness

Lin McNulty2019-01-02T12:10:11-08:00January 2nd, 2019|

Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Natalie Menacho of PACE (Political Action + Civic Engagement)-- Community resilience is important! - Especially for islanders! Please join us for the first

Sheriff’s Report | December 19 – 24, 2018

Lin McNulty2018-12-28T15:11:06-08:00December 29th, 2018|

-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- December 19, 201818-009541 Parking Problem 13:24:11 12/19/18 An Orcas Island Deputy impounded a vehicle that had been illegally parked on a county roadway. 18-009551 Area Check 21:16:18