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Salish Sea Bill of Rights Edges Closer to Reality
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The campaign to put a measure on the 2020 county ballot giving “rights” to the Salish Sea, first reported here, continues to evolve and move forward as
Elderly Trump Critics Await Mueller’s Report — Sometimes Until Their Last Breath
-- from National Public Radio -- Expectations among Democrats are sky-high as reports have emerged about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation coming to an end. In fact, expectations are so intense among some elderly, ill critics
Larsen Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in or attend school in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2019
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies
-- 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
UPDATED: New State Senator Not Available to Attend County Democrats Meeting
Due to heavy workload in the Senate, she will need to reschedule her meeting on Orcas -- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- As you are probably aware by now, Liz Lovelett
Week in Review for Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Washington State Senate passed a bill Friday to convert the state to 100 percent clean renewable energy. The bill, part of Inslee’s clean energy proposal, now moves to the House for
School Projects Continue Apace
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the
EPRC Schedules 3-hour Meeting to Address Ongoing Agenda
Thursday, March 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for Department of Community Development -- Eastsound Plan Review Committee will meet from 3 - 6 p.m. on Thursday to address
Sheriff’s Report | February 20 – 26, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, February 20, 201919-001282 Wanted Person 10:29:43 02/20/19 A Deputy arrested an individual for an active felony warrant in Friday Harbor. The person was booked in jail
Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
Tuesday, March 26, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management and Economic Development Council are teaming up to present a training
Grants Available to Conserve Working Farms, Forests and to Build Boating Amenities
-- from State Recreation and Conservation Office -- The state Recreation and Conservation Office is accepting grant applications now in three different programs: 1) to conserve working farms; 2) to conserve working forests; and 3)
Orcas Road Improvements Project to Begin in March
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- San Juan County Public Works is pleased to announce that Razz Construction has been awarded the contract for construction of the Orcas Road Improvements
Washington State Ferries recognizes Tillikum’s 60 years in service
-- by Ian Sterling, Washington State Ferries' communications -- The word Tillikum means “friends and relatives” in Chinook dialect, and on Wednesday, Feb. 27, friends of the ferry Tillikum, including crew, engineers and maintenance workers,
Port Commission Will Meet in Executive Session
Thursday, February 28, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Anthony Simpson for Port of Orcas -- The commission will meet in executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment AND to
Health Care District Negotiations with UW Make Slow Progress
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Negotiations on the contract between the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and UW Neighborhood Clinics (UW) remain slow as a result of delays (thank you snow!),
When Newspapers Close, the Cost of Government Goes Up
A first-of-its-kind study looks at how local news outlets shutting down impacts cities' and counties' finances. -- from Governing.com -- Mass layoffs and downsizing have decimated many newsrooms over the last two decades as the
