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WSF officials attended public meetings in Anacortes, San Juan Islands
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The fifth and sixth stops in our series of public meetings with local Ferry Advisory Committees took several WSF staff and Executive Team members to Anacortes and the San Juan Islands
Sheriff’s Report | May 8 – 13, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 8, 201919-003283 Accident-NonInj 07:55:33 05/08/19 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a single vehicle accident near Eastsound. The driver was un-injured and a report was
Parking lot now open at Anacortes terminal
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Just in time for the start of our peak travel season, the parking lot closest to our Anacortes terminal building has reopened, following three weeks of repaving work. If
Health District reaches first birthday, and challenges continue
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The May 7 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) took place one day after the first anniversary of its establishment in 2018. The commissioners
Canvassing Board will meet to review, adopt manual
Tuesday, June 4, 8:15 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The San Juan County Canvassing Board will hold a special meeting to review and adopt the Canvassing Board
Letter to Editor | Dear Planning Commission
-- from Paula Treneer -- Dear San Juan County Planning Commission: I am writing in support of Docket 19-0002 because of its vital importance to the SJC planning process and the future of our habitat.
Healthcare District provides a look back and inside the workings of the first year
Part 1 of 3 -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Healthcare District -- In this first article of our three-part series on the Orcas Island Healthcare District - who we are, what we do
Port approves final chapter of Airport Master Plan
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- Members of the public filled the airport conference room to overflowing on May 9 for the port's regular meeting and a final opportunity for public comment before
New Mt. Constitution summit interpretive center survey looking for your input
-- from Kate Weatherford for Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is undertaking a new Interpretive Center containing significant interpretive exhibits on the Summit of Mount Constitution in Moran State Park.
SJC Tourism 2019: Growing pains, planning for the future
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- As part of National Travel & Tourism Week, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce to host the Bureau’s 20th Annual
State budget invests in local volunteer projects to improve health of Salish Sea
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Caucus -- The 2019-21 Washington state operating budget invests $910,000 to NW Straits Commission for continued project support for Marine Resources Committees around Puget Sound. The 2019-21 Washington
County to conduct survey of residents and businesses regarding tourism
-- from San Juan County News -- Tourism helps support the San Juan Islands’ economy, but it may also create some challenges. County, state, and federal agencies have been working together to manage visitors and
Orcas Road project this week features new Swan Road intersection
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- The new Swan Road intersection at Orcas Road is now open to traffic with increased sight distance for driver safety. More work in the
Sheriff’s Report | May 1 – 7, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 1, 201919-003104 Fraud 09:56:57 05/01/19 A Lopez Island resident reported receiving a scam telephone call from a subject representing that the callers' grandson was in
Orcas Road redux: A fait accompli
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- In this story, we begin with the ending: The fate of those trees on Orcas Road along the west side of the straightaway just south of the
State Senator Liz Lovelett launches election campaign
Democrat will seek to retain Senate post after successful legislative session; launches with support from across 40th District -- from Mari Neubauer for Senator Liz Lovelett -- State Senator Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) will run for election
