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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
Judge issues national injunction ruling on Trump’s Title X ‘gag rule’
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Update: The U.S. District Court in Yakima has issued a nationwide injunction on President Trump's proposed changes to the Title X program. The injunction was issued by Judge Stanley Bastian in the
Port of Orcas calls for bids for wetland and buffer mitigation project
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Port of Orcas has published an invitation for bids for its wetland and buffer mitigation plan at the airport. Proposals are due by May 14, 2019.
Inslee statement on passage of his 100 Percent Clean Energy bill
--- from Governor Inslee's Office -- “On this Earth Day, I couldn’t be more proud of the Legislature’s action to pass the country’s most forward looking clean energy bill. There are a number of other meaningful
IOSA oil spill meetings attract a crowd
-- from Brendan Cowan for IOSA -- Over 100 islanders learned more about becoming oil spill response volunteers at a series of recent community meetings hosted by IOSA (Islands' Oil Spill Association). Volunteers listen as
2019 San Juan County Fair theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots”
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Mark your calendars! The San Juan County Fair dates are set for August 14-17, and this year’s theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots.”
Veteran Navigators returning to Orcas
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb | Orcas Community Resource Center -- If you served in the US Military, we would like to help you access
Inslee statement regarding Rep. Shea’s harmful rhetoric
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- “There is no place for hate in Washington state, especially in Washington’s Legislature. Rep. Matt Shea’s history of hate has now crossed a new line. He participated in
Lean, green, ferry machines: Washington State Ferries releases action plan for sustainable ferry system
Strategies to protect orca whales, reduce emissions, and more outlined -- from Washington State Ferries -- In honor of Earth Day, Washington State Ferries launched a two-year Sustainability Action Plan that outlines goals and actions for
Week in review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee shakes Dinah Griffey's hand after signing the sexual assault bill. Griffey, an abuse survivor, testified in support of the bill during a Senate hearing. Her
Sheriff’s Report | April 10 – 16, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 10, 201919-002508 Malicious Mischief 08:16:43 04/10/19 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of vandalism. The incident was documented and a report was generated. No
Hippity-hop: No detours, delays this weekend at Orcas Rd / Nordstrom construction
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- Two lanes will be open for traffic on Orcas Road and Nordstroms Lane from Friday through Sunday. Please drive cautiously on the gravel roads.
Port appoints new commissioner, closes in on airport master plan
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- Members of the public packed the airport conference room for the most recent Port of Orcas meeting on April 11. Many came to find out who would
