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Week in review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- With just one month left of the legislative session, legislators will begin negotiations on a new two-year state budget. The House released their budget proposal on Monday and the Senate released their
Groundbreaking begins at Nordstroms Lane construction
Caution: Traffic lights involved -- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan Public Works -- GROUND BREAKING! Construction has begun with the removal of topsoil in the Nordstroms Lane area. The topsoil will be stockpiled and
For review: Draft housing needs assessment, draft economic development element
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council prepared the current draft of the EDE that reflects Planning Commission’s comments on the previous version. They will brief the Planning
Sheriff’s Report | March 20 – 26, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 20, 201919-001965 Agency Assistance 12:36:49 03/20/19 An Orcas Deputy was called to assist another agency in Eastsound. A report was taken. 19-001973 Domestic Dispute or
Lovelett: Budget invests in environmental and orca protection, local recreation
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's Office -- The Senate Democrats’ proposed capital budget would invest in infrastructure to support behavioral health, affordable housing, education, orca protection and environmental health, Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes)
EPRC sets monthly meeting agenda for April
Thursday, April 4, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for County Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Department of Community Development has released the agenda for the
Congratulations to #WSFHaiku contest winner
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The cover of our Summer 2019 Sailing Schedule will feature a haiku written by Siri Lindstrum. Out of nearly 200 entries in our #WSFHaiku Twitter contest, Siri’s poem received the most
Reduced ferry service starting tomorrow as Sealth replaces Hyak
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be reduced vehicle capacity on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route starting tomorrow, March 29. The smaller Sealth will replace the Hyak as the #2 vessel on the
San Juan Islands specialty license plate passes legislature
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The special license plate legislation has passed both chambers of the Legislature by overwhelming margins. Many thanks to Representative Lekanoff and Senator Lovelett for
Health district and UW: Almost there
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Nearing the achievement of one of its major responsibilities, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) has reached agreement with UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) on all aspects
Statewide database shows buildings that could pose safety risk during earthquakes
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- A new interactive database launched in March takes us one step closer to knowing how safe our buildings are during an earthquake. The database — while not comprehensive — presents a list
Open letter to council: We need update on Port Master Plan — UPDATED
-- from Susan Malins, Kim Secunda, Katie Wilkins, B. Sadie Bailey, and Tracey Levine -- Dear County Council Members: We request that San Juan County Council meet with the Port of Orcas Commissioners and Interim
Rep. Larsen Votes to Overturn Trump’s Veto of Bill to Terminate National Emergency Declaration
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to overturn the President’s veto of legislation to terminate the national emergency declaration. “I voted to overturn President Trump’s veto
Autopsy Results Indicate Local Woman’s Cause of Death is Accidental
-- from San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner and Sheriff’s Office-- On February 21, 2019, Danyel White, age 30, of Eastsound, Washington was found dead in her home. An investigation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office,
Superintendent Guides Us on Weekly School Construction Tour
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent — Construction at Orcas Schools continues. This week Superintendent Eric Webb gives us another tour and peek inside.
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The state’s economy continues to grow and the Office of Financial Management released new projections this week that tell legislators how much revenue the state will be receiving. The state's revenue forecast for
