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WSF Weekly Report | History behind service disruptions; terminal upgrades coming; winter schedule update
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Last week, I shared some of the history behind the pay dispute that led to significant ferry service disruptions on Monday, October
Letter to Editor | Jay and Trudi Inslee and former leaders endorse Katherine
||| FROM KATHERINE BRYANT INGMAN FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL ||| Former Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and former First Lady Trudi Inslee have endorsed me for San Juan County Council, District 3. I am
Letter to Editor | My vote is for Katherine
||| FROM JANE FULLER ||| On November 3, you will vote for a councilmember to fill the District 3 seat I am vacating this year. We are fortunate to have two capable candidates, and I
Calling all community members: Neighbor to neighbor shelter needs you
||| FROM ALICIA WIGFIELD for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| The Neighbor to Neighbor Shelter is preparing for another winter season, and we need our community's help! We are looking for caring individuals who want
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue bonds available to local investors
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2), San Juan County, Washington (the “District”) is in the process of issuing phase 1 of
Looking to camp in the San Juans as a resident?
A special benefit for San Juan County residents only, these reservations are available starting January 6, 2027 ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Resident camping reservation program will continue to
Land Bank October 2026 meeting and agenda
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY CONSERVATION LAND BANK COMMISSION ||| The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting October 16. The meeting is scheduled from 8:45am – 11:10am via Zoom. The meeting will
Write in Jeff Asher for Sheriff
||| FROM JEFF ASHER, CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY SHERIFF ||| Wow! I am truly taken aback by the outpouring of support encouraging me to run for Sheriff. Thank you all for the calls and texts requesting
No jurors needed for October 19-23
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: OCTOBER 19-23, 2026 All jurors summonsed for Jury Duty beginning October 19th, are excused. Thank you.
San Juan County receives $660k public safety grant
The grant program, administered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, was introduced into state law in 2025 as part of an effort to increase public safety funding across the state ||| FROM SAN
Letter to Editor | I strongly support Katherine Bryant Ingman for San Juan County Council District 3
||| FROM AMANDA SPARKS ||| I am pleased to share my strong support for Katherine Bryant Ingman. I worked closely with Katherine during the pandemic as we strengthened hunger relief systems across San Juan County.
Deadline approaching | Pay your property taxes before Oct 31
The second half of property taxes and personal property taxes are due Saturday, October 31, 2026 ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The deadline is approaching to pay the second half of property and
Letter to Editor | In support of Jennifer Swanson, my mom, for County Council
||| FROM SOPHIA SWANSON ||| I believe that my mom’s candidacy for county council is both unexpected and a long time coming; that is to say, it’s such a natural role for her to step
Letter to Editor | Ron Krebs shares his commitment to community
||| FROM RON KREBS, CANDIDATE FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| To the Citizens of San Juan County, As we approach the upcoming election, I want to share my priorities for the San Juan County
Letter to Editor | Jennifer Swanson is best candidate for County Council District #3
||| FROM MAUREEN SEE ||| Jennifer Swanson is the right person to tackle our problems. She is articulate and organized and qualified to do the job. She will listen to the community and respect their
Letter to Editor | I am supporting Katherine Bryant Ingman for San Juan County District 3
||| FROM ROB GRANT ||| Decatur is a relatively small outer island in the archipelago, but we are a critical link in the energy chain serving the entire county! We need a fierce advocate on
