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Lovelett: Capital budget invests in environmental protection, local recreation, higher education
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's Office -- The two-year capital construction budget passed unanimously by the Legislature invests in priority infrastructure across the state in the areas of behavioral health, affordable housing, education,
Upcoming EPRC meeting scheduled for three hours
Thursday, May 2, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock, Department of Community Development -- The Eastsound Plan Review Committee has scheduled a three-hour meeting this month at the Eastsound Fire
WSF and local ferry advisory committees holding public meetings
Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Bryn Vander Stoep, for Washington State Ferries -- WSF and local Ferry Advisory Committees are hosting public meetings for each ferry route to inform and
Senator Liz Lovelett is coming to Moran State Park
Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter -- from Sheila Schedlbauer -- Sen. Liz Lovelett swearing in ceremony, Feb. 13, 2019. Newly appointed Senator Lovelett is coming to Moran State
State Legislature tops off session with biennial budget approvals
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- The 105-day legislative session ended on time with the governor and legislative leaders celebrating significant victories related to climate change and conservation, education, healthcare, jobs and
Candidate filing week – May 13 through May 17
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2019 is about to
Lovelett: State budget invests in environmental protection, local recreation, higher education
--- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's office -- The two-year capital construction budget passed unanimously [Sunday] by the Legislature invests in priority infrastructure across the state in the areas of behavioral health, affordable housing,
Legislative week in review; Session wraps up at midnight on Sunday
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- The legislative session (currently on its 103rd day) is scheduled to end on Sunday. Legislators have reached a tentative budget agreement and they are scheduled to vote on it
Guest Opinion | Can we fix the electoral college?
-- from Hedrick Smith, ReclaimtheAmericanDream.org -- The populist revolt against the Electoral College burst into action after Al Gore won the nationwide popular vote for president in 2000 but George W. Bush won the Presidency.
Action plan for a sustainable ferry system released
-- from Amy Scarton for WSDOT/Ferries Division -- I’m excited to announce that in honor of Earth Day, we launched a two-year Sustainability Action Plan this week that outlines goals and actions for greener ferries and terminals.
WSDOT responds to islander’s letter re: Port of Orcas
Reader shares response from DOT Aviation Director -- from Tracey Levine -- WSDOT Aviation Division does play a role in providing technical assistance to airports as they go through the process of updating their airport
Sheriff’s Report | April 17 – 23, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 17, 201919-002695 Theft 08:45:55 04/17/19 An Orcas Deputy responded to a theft call in Eastsound. The individual was caught on camera. The location of the
Comp Plan heating up: Build-Out, VRs, the defilement of Orcas Road
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Everyone was present (one by phone) for the SJC Planning Commission’s third meeting of 2019 which took place on Friday, April 19. As data accumulates, comments come
Nordstroms Lane is now open
No detours or delays on Saturday, Sunday -- from Shannon Wilbur, San Juan County Public Works -- Photo by Greg Sawyer Nordstroms Lane is now open with a new intersection. No more twisting your neck
Health District receives UW proposal for after-hours care
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The good news is that the Orcas Island Health Care District has for the first time received a detailed, written proposal from UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) for
Larsen releases second ‘Share Your Story’ casework profile
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the second in a recurring series of posts to highlight some of the people across Washington’s Second District that the office has assisted with
