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Letter to Editor | If I Were Randy Gaylord
-- from Nick Power -- Many people have approached me asking for my views on Sheriff Krebs’ manipulation of the courtroom security camera so that defense counsel notes were legible during the criminal trial of State v. Dustin Schible.
Port Schedules Special Meeting Thursday Feb. 7
-- from the Port of Orcas Commission -- The Port of Orcas Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting this coming Thursday the 7th of February. Nothing has been officially scheduled at this time but Port
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UPDATE: Back in service -- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a mechanical failure at the terminal caused by low temperatures, all sailings in and out of Lopez Island are cancelled until further notice.
Week in Review for Washington Legislative Bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee will sign the first bill of the 2019 session Monday, Feb. 4, after the House and Senate unanimously passed improvements to 1-940, the deadly force initiative passed by
County Boards Have Vacancies to Fill
-- 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
County Councilmembers to Vote on Three Nominees to Replace Ranker
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, SJC Democrats -- Today [Saturday Feb. 2, 2019] nine of your San Juan County PCOs (precinct committee officers) traveled to Bellingham to participate in the selection of three nominees to
Weigh In on Your Choice From These Candidates for Vacant Ranker Senate Seat
-- from Cindy Wolf for San Juan County Democratic Committee -- Time to contact your County Councilors! The following ranked list was chosen by your Democratic Precinct Committee Officers: 1. Kris Lytton (by a strong majority)2. Liz
Sheriff’s Report | January 23 – 29, 2019
(Editor's Note: Slow down, folks!)** -- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, January 23, 201919-000579 Communications Problem 10:42:17 01/23/19 An Orcas Deputy responded to a callback near Deer Harbor. After speaking with the
Letter to Editor | I’m Withdrawing from Consideration in 40th District Senate Appointment
-- from Learner Limbach -- Withdrawing from Consideration for the 40th LD State Senate AppointmentI have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for the 40th legislative district State Senate appointment. To say this was
Ranker Reports with Senate Investigation
-- from Kevin Ranker -- This week a Senate investigation concluded a process that began when an employee who worked for me 10 years ago alleged that I mistreated her. The report found that I
Guest Opinion | Progressive Bills to Support in State Legislature This Session
-- from David Turnoy -- Two bills introduced in the WA House and Senate this year are worthy of your support and of an email to our representatives. We still don't have a senator, but
Orcas Fire & Rescue Receives Perfect Results from State Auditor Review
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commissioners-- The residents of Orcas Island can be comfortable in knowing that not just their safety and emergency medical needs are well taken care of, but so are
Support your Candidate of Choice for State Senate Appointment
-- from Cindy Wolf -- This Saturday, February 2, the Democratic Precinct Committee Officers from all over the 40th LD will gather in Bellingham to select three candidates for appointment to our State Senate seat.
Fire Dept. Exceeds 2018 Budget Goals, Will Soon Launch New Community Health Program
-- from Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Attending (1.22.19): Commissioners: Wesley Heinmiller, Amanda Montague (by phone), Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Rick Christmas. Chief Scott Williams, Secretary Marla Johns, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and
To Help Salmon Migrate, Ecology Issues Proposal Allowing More Water to Spill Over Dams
-- from Colleen Keltz for Washington State Department of Ecology -- The Washington Department of Ecology is issuing a proposal to allow more water to spill over eight federal dams along the lower Columbia and
Health District Hopes to Coordinate with County on Assessment of Health Needs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The topic of a community health assessment occupied much of the January 22 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD). Mark Tompkins, Director of San
