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August 16 Planning Commission agenda posted
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The August 16, 2019, Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the County’s website, here: https://www.sanjuanco.com/589/Planning-Commission The agenda includes: Public Hearing on PREDES-19-0001, an annual docket request for the
Where does a San Juan ferry go when it’s given some time off?
Quite the sight as Elwha sails into Seattle’s Lake Union -- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry fans lined Seattle’s Lake Washington Ship Canal Monday morning to witness an unusual sight as one of our iconic ferries sailed through.
Final decisions on this fall’s ferry fare changes will be made at August 6 hearing in Seattle
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry customers and other interested persons have an additional opportunity to comment on a ferry fare proposal next week. The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a hearing in
Letter to Editor | Lovelett has what it takes for State Senate
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that
August Port meeting rescheduled
-- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- The Regular scheduled Port of Orcas meeting for Thursday August 8 has been rescheduled for Thursday August 15.
Orcas Road construction done for now
Speed limit will return to 35 mph, but wait until signs are posted before you go speeding off -- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- This week, topsoil was placed along
Health district to hire consultant to advise on lowering overall medical care costs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their regular meeting on July 16, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District considered a number of topics of interest to the public. Consultant.
Sheriff’s Report | July 17 – 23, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 17, 201919-005722 Accident-Hit Run 13:45:15 07/17/19 A Lopez Island Deputy was called to a non-injury collision in the village. The damage was minor, and the
Elwha will leave SJ route, Kitsap will join, Kaleetan still undergoing repairs
It will almost be like winter starting on Sunday -- from Washington State Ferries -- The smaller M/V Kitsap will replace the M/V Elwha starting Sunday, July 28. The 124-vehicle Kitsap will sail in the
School Board meeting on Thursday to adopt 2019-20 school budget
Thursday, July 25, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Adoption of the school budget for the upcoming 2019-20 school year is top of the agenda for the School Board meeting
Sheriff’s Report | July 10 – 16, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 10, 201919-005429 Theft 10:02:05 07/10/19 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of theft in Friday Harbor. After further investigation Probable Cause was found for
Port of Orcas addresses proposed Aeronautical Services expansion
-- from B. Sadie Bailey -- All five commissioners were present at the Port’s regular monthly meeting held on 7/11/19: Clyde Duke, Poke Haffner, Steve Hopkins, Greg Sawyer, Bea Von Tobel; and interim manager Dwight
Guest Opinion | The fierce urgency of now
-- from Cindy Wolf -- I read the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change October 2018 Update Executive Summary. You should, too. Especially if you hold public office. It basically says we have to
Rep. Rick Larsen: It is time to impeach Donald Trump
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen -- It is time to impeach Donald Trump. This is a decision I did not come to lightly. Impeachment transcends party and politics. Exercising this authority is one of the
Letter to Editor | Navy takes environmental stewardship seriously
-- from Christopher “Scotty” Gray, Rear Admiral, Commander, Navy Region Northwest -- Recent allegations challenging the Navy’s operation of the Growler EA-18G aircraft have created a great deal of public interest in the Navy’s operations
Orcas Road now open for traffic — at 25 mph — while project wraps up
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- SJC chip sealing the west lane of Orcas Road on July 15. The pilot car is leading traffic in the east lane. Orcas Road
