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Larsen Applauds Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement on the passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. “Investing in the nation’s ports, channels, waterways and other critical infrastructure keeps the U.S. maritime system competitive,
Fire and Rescue Board Meeting Postponed
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue-- The Board of Fire Commissioners regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2018 will be moved to Thursday, September 20, 2018 due to staff schedule conflict.
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Island Market
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Principal, Orcas Elementary School A very special thank you to Island Market for sponsoring a back to school, school supply drive and to our community for donating! Earlier last week, Island
Burn Risk Level Changed to Moderate
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The recent rains have resulted in San Juan County moving the fire risk level to Moderate. This does not change the status of burning in the county, it
The President Won’t Be Calling You in September
Thursday, September 20, 2018 -- from Federal Emergency Management Agency -- [Editor's Note:] The FEMA phone test of the emergency alert system will NOT be conducted on September 20 as scheduled. Instead, the test has
Port of Orcas Master Plan Ready for Take-off
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The monthly meeting of the Port of Orcas took place on Thursday, September 12, and all commissioners were present for the first time in some months. Following perfunctory
New X-Ray Protocol for UW Medicine Orcas Island Clinic
-- from Anne Presson (OIHCD Superintendent)-- The Orcas Island Health Care District’s (OIHCD) focus is to enable access to affordable, high-quality primary and acute health care. As part of their due diligence, the Board went
Gov. Inslee Announces Support for Debra Lekanoff in 40th Legislative District
-- from Vote Debra Lekanoff -- Debra Lekanoff with Governor Inslee [On Sept. 14, Washington's Governor Jay Inslee endorsed Debra Lekanoff for the Washington House of Representatives 40th Legislative District seat. “Debra and
Ferry Cancellations and Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Sunday, Sept. 16 at 7 a.m. The Anacortes 6:25 a.m. and the Friday Harbor 8:05 a.m. departures are cancelled due to a problem with the vessel drive motor. Vessel
Public Invited to Become a First Detector and Report Invasive Species
-- from Justin Bush of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office -- Invasive species app The free app enables anyone to report a plant or animal by collecting photographs, geographic coordinates, and
State Park Admission Free on Sept. 22
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation -- Saturday, Sept. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day. Washington State Parks invites the public to visit a state park for free on this
Sheriff’s Report | September 5 – 11, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 5, 2018 18-006855 Citizen Assist 09:16:47 09/05/18 A Lopez Island Deputy assisted a motorist who had locked their car and trailer keys in their travel
Guest Opinion: Help Pass I-1631 for Clean Air, Water and Energy
-- from Sharon Abreu -- 1631 is a vibrant example of unions and environmentalists working together on solutions to one of our most critical and time-sensitive challenges. For a JUST TRANSITION off fossil fuels to
Health Care Commissioners Do a Lot in a Short Time
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioner meeting on Sept. 11 set a new record for brevity: it ran only 90 minutes. But as usual, it
Letter to the Editor: Health Care District Appreciates Questions
-- by Richard Fralick,President, Orcas Island Health Care District-- On behalf of the Orcas Island Health Care District Board of Commissioners (San Juan County Public Hospital District #3), I would like to thank everyone who
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord Serves the Public
-- by Cathy Ferran -- I'm writing to urge the voters of San Juan County to vote for Randy Gaylord in the upcoming election. I've known Randy and his family for over 25 years. I
