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Meet our State Solicitor General at Wednesday reception
Wednesday, August 28, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Outlook Inn -- from Judy Scott, Don Stillman, Elly Hoague, Marc Cohen, Anne Marie and Bern Shanks, Frank Greer, Janet Alderton, and Lin and Steve Hulley -- Noah
Health District Commissioners choose a consultant, debate contract issues with UW
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- The latest meeting of the Orcas Island Healthcare District (OIHD) was essentially a continuation of issues discussed at their most recent two meetings, the conversation focusing on
Book Review | If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How It Might be Saved
-- Book review by Jens Kruse -- On September 17, 1787, the final day of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, so the story goes, a woman approached Ben Franklin and asked him: “Well, doctor, what
Sheriff’s Report | August 14 – 20, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 14, 201919-006753 Controlled Substance Problem 09:31:39 08/14/19 A Deputy responded to a walk-in report of a possible drug issue. The reporting party completed a written
Rep. Larsen to tour April’s Grove, Prune Alley, visit Orcas Island Senior Center
Friday, August 23 -- from Rep. Rick Larsen's office -- On Friday, August 23, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will tour April’s Grove with OPAL Community Land Trust staff to learn how federal funding is being
County transportation plan released; still time for public comment
-- by Matthew Gilbert Orcas Issues reporter -- A quorum was present for the Planning Commission’s (PC) latest meeting, a marathon session that waded deeper into the Comp Plan (CP) while addressing a Friday Harbor
Orcas Road project now complete
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- After: Orcas Road project complete - 2019 Orcas Road has now been striped and the areas alongside of the road are hydroseeded. Enjoy the
New ruling to benefit Navy veterans that served in Vietnam coastal waters
-- from Jana Webb for Orcas Community Resource Center -- The Veterans Administration (VA) has previously denied compensation benefits to Navy veterans who served in the waters off the coast of Vietnam during that war.
What should State Parks focus on in the future?
Does Orcas have leftover bits from a Master Plan we could share? -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning the process to develop the agency’s 2021-31 strategic
Fire Commission to meet on Monday
Monday, August 19, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski,Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley
Sheriff’s Report | August 7 – 13, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 7, 201919-006491 Wanted Person 09:09:02 08/07/19 A Deputy arrested a Friday Harbor man on an active felony DOC Warrant and Possession of Methamphetamine. The male
Extra sailing on Saturday night from Friday Harbor is only if you have livestock on board
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The San Juan County Fair is happening this weekend in Friday Harbor. After coordinating with fair staff to determine when presenters would be bringing their livestock home, we decided to add
Health Commissioners discuss consultants, town halls, the roof
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Driven by rising costs and service limitations, the Orcas Island Health Care District has been exploring all its options in supporting health care in rural areas. Commissioners
Port Commission to meet tomorrow afternoon
Thursday, August 15, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- REGULAR MEETING PRELIMINARY AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 11, 2019. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS June 2019-A Capital Fund Voucher $27,696.33July
Auditor seeks writers of arguments against seven local measures
Contact Auditor's Office by Friday, August 16 -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Do you love a good argument? Then your County needs you! This November, there will be seven local measures
Deer Harbor Plan Review schedules meeting
Wednesday, August 14, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Pan Review Committee -- Chair: Call to Order, establish a quorum, approval of the minutes from July
