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Ferry Delayed 90 Minutes
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a lack of qualified crew, the M/V Yakima's 4:30 pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor is delayed an estimated 90 minutes. This also delays
County Council to Meet Lekanoff for Discussion
Thursday, December 20, 12:30 p.m., County Legislative Office -- from Ingrid Gabriel for San Juan County Council -- Please take notice that members of the San Juan County Council are meeting with State Representative-Elect Debra
Port Reschedules, Meeting Tomorrow
Wednesday, December 19, 4:30 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- from Anthony Simpson, Port of Orcas -- Due to lack of quorum, the Port of Orcas has rescheduled its regular meeting for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 19
New Member Sworn In to Board of Fire Commissioners
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At the December 17 regular meeting of the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC)—which may have broken the record for brevity, 30 minutes—Rick Christmas was sworn in
Representative-Elect Debra Lekanoff Receives House Committee Assignments
-- from the Office of Debra Lekanoff -- .. On Thursday, December 13, 2018, Committee assignments for the upcoming Washington State legislative session were announced by the House Democratic Caucus. Representative Elect Debra Lekanoff was
Fairgrounds Master Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Fairgrounds Master Plan Draft is now available for review online at: www.sanjuanco.com/1552/Fair-Master-Plan-Update (under “Latest News”). A printed reference copy is also available at the Parks & Fair Administrative Office
Fire Commission Meets Monday
Monday, December 17, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commissioners -- Commissioners: Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Commissioner Christmas. Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire
Vessels and Terminals Report in WSDOT Gray Notebook
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF is one of the main features in the 71st edition of WSDOT's Gray Notebook, an agency tool that provides quarterly performance information for all divisions across WSDOT. The issue includes
Sheriff’s Report | December 5 – 11, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- December 5, 201818-009148 Accident-NonInj 08:23:15 12/05/18 A Deputy responded to a one car non injury accident on San Juan Island. There were no injuries and very minor
Guest Opinion | More Military Control Over Land-Use?
-- from David Turnoy -- Recently Rhea Miller of Lopez Island wrote a guest column in The Sounder which also appeared in Orcas Issues. In this column she spoke of the growing effort of the
Orcas Landing: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wall
-- from Stephanie Connor for San Juan Public Works -- That’s right folks, a milestone has been reached! The Main Wall at Orcas Landing is complete, and it only took 9 days to construct the
Guest Opinion | Please Help Save Indian Island
-- from David Turnoy -- Just over a week ago, Russel Barsh of Kwiaht posted comments about the draft RMP plan which includes Indian Island. The BLM is planning changes that would degrade the island,
Inslee’s Budget Takes Big Steps to Save Orca, Salmon
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- It’s difficult to imagine a Washington without orcas or salmon. These species are part of the cultural identity, fishing economy and tourism industry of our region. But both Washington’s
WSF Says High Winds May Delay Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is forecasting high winds throughout the region on Friday, Dec. 14. This storm could bring sustained wind speeds of up to 30 mph with 60
Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger
-- from Amanda Munger for Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement after voting for the Farm Bill, which would support Washington’s Second Congressional District: “The final Farm Bill
SJC: Wages, Employment, Housing, the Economy, Challenges . . .
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- On December 5, the San Juan County Economic Development Council (SJCEDC)hosted its second annual “Datapalooza” to present the latest figures and projections on the county’s economic health
