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Janet Marlow appointed new commissioner for Orcas Fire
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) Board of Fire Commissioners welcomes Janet Marlow as the newly appointed Commissioner for San Juan County Fire Protection
Public Hearing scheduled on draft Lopez Village subarea plan, regulations
Monday, August 19, 9:15 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Council will continue their July 8, 2019, public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance regarding the
Doe Bay Fest means extra sailing to America on Sunday Night
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be an additional late night sailing from Orcas to Anacortes this upcoming Sunday to help with the anticipated increase in travelers for Doe Bay Fest. Scheduled for
Orcas Island Health Care District considering health care options
A message from the Board of Commissioners -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- As we previously reported to the community, the Orcas Island Health Care District is facing escalating practice
August 6, 2019 Primary Election results
-- from San Juan County Elections -- Last updated on 08/06/2019 8:48 PM Number of Precincts19Number of Registered Voters13,789Total Ballots Counted4,258Estimated Ballots Left to CountNext Ballot Count On08/07/2019 5:00 PMLast Tabulated08/06/2019 8:48 PMVoter Turnout30.88%Certification Date08/20/2019Export
Final decisions made today: Ferry fare changes coming this fall
-- from Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission held its final hearing today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Seattle and adopted increases to current ferry fares that will take effect Oct. 1,
Reminder: Primary ballots are due today
-- from Cindy Wolf, Vice Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- BE COUNTED - Primary Election ballots are due Tuesday August 6 by 3 p.m. at the Eastsound post office or 8 p.m. at the
Deadline looms to save the Olga Store, post office
-- from Friends of Olga Store -- What: The United States Postal Service is about to decide whether the Olga Post Office will be located in the historic Olga Store building or in a modular
Candidate filing extended for special three-day period
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Whew! You almost missed your chance to run for office. Fortunately, you’ll get a second chance. During the candidate filing period in May, several of the
Bird’s eye view: Father, son hike along US-Mexico border
Thursday, August 8, 7 - 9 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Elly Hoague -- [metaslider id="70867"] Do you want to know what’s really happening along the US-Mexico border? On August 8, 2019 Paul Pineda
Commissions, boards looking to fill some vacancies
-- from San Juan 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 on
Sheriff’s Report | July 24 – August 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 24, 201919-005973 Found Property 07:25:28 07/24/19 A Deputy responded to a report of found property in Friday Harbor. Attempts were made to contact the owner
August 16 Planning Commission agenda posted
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The August 16, 2019, Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the County’s website, here: https://www.sanjuanco.com/589/Planning-Commission The agenda includes: Public Hearing on PREDES-19-0001, an annual docket request for the
Where does a San Juan ferry go when it’s given some time off?
Quite the sight as Elwha sails into Seattle’s Lake Union -- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry fans lined Seattle’s Lake Washington Ship Canal Monday morning to witness an unusual sight as one of our iconic ferries sailed through.
Final decisions on this fall’s ferry fare changes will be made at August 6 hearing in Seattle
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry customers and other interested persons have an additional opportunity to comment on a ferry fare proposal next week. The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a hearing in
Letter to Editor | Lovelett has what it takes for State Senate
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that
