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Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will meet
Wednesday, May 8, 4 - 5:30 pm, Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will meet on Wednesday in discussion of
Sheriff’s Report | April 24 – 30, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 24, 201919-002881 Agency Assistance 09:31:31 04/24/19 Lopez Deputies were notified of a possible incident of child abuse. Child Protective Services conducted an investigation. 19-002886 Agency
Lovelett calls on British Columbia to stop mining in headwaters of Skagit River
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) sent a letter to the Premier of British Columbia today calling on the provincial government to stop mining activity in the headwaters of
Is there a place for you at one of these tables? County seeks applicants for advisory committee positions
-- 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
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
