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County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert
-- from San Juan County Communications -- A case of varicella , or “chicken pox,” has been confirmed in a school-aged child in the Lopez Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services has
ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Upcoming
Thursday, October 18 -- from Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management -- It's just one week until the 2018 Great Washington Shakeout earthquake drill on October 18. You can join the growing number of
Inslee Statement Re: Supreme Court Invalidating State Death Penalty
-- from Office of the Governor -- “Today’s decision by the state Supreme Court thankfully ends the death penalty in Washington. The court makes it perfectly clear that capital punishment in our state has been
Letter to Editor | Krebs is Fair, Reasonable, Firm
UPDATED: This post has been updated to include the full text. -- from Uzek Susol -- I have lived on Beautiful Orcas Island for 48 years and been in business for 29 years. I have worked
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Has My Support
-- from Kathy Morris -- I am writing this letter in support of Randy Gaylord for County Prosecutor. I have lived in San Juan County for over 20 years and have gotten to know Randy
County to Test Voting Equipment
Thursday, October 18, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 6, 2018 General
Ferry Alert | Lane Restrictions Tomorrow at Anacortes Landing
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Thursday, October 11, drivers approaching and departing the Anacortes terminal are advised of single lane restrictions due to a culvert replacement project. Vehicle traffic should anticipate delays during
Letter to Editor | Brandli Checks All the Boxes
-- from Lauren Franciosi -- In choosing our next District Court Judge, it is important to think about the following qualifications: someone who knows the law, a person with well rounded legal experience, a person
Guest Opinion | Hope We Can do Better Next Time
-- from Blythe Simpson -- Susan Malins’ confidence in the Port is shaken. My confidence in some members of this community has certainly fallen. The Port’s Master Plan process has torn this community apart. Hurt
Letter to Editor | Brandli the Coolest Head in the Room
-- from Marian Ford, formely Weber -- I support Steve Brandli for District Court Judge! Steve was a godsend in a very bad situation. He is exceptionally competent in the law producing a better than expected
Letter to Editor | Sheriff’s Guild Supports Krebs by Majority Vote
-- from Members of The Sheriff’s Guild -- We, the Members of the San Juan County Sheriff’s Guild, by majority vote endorse Ron Krebs for re-election as Sheriff. We believe Ron Krebs has met our
Letter to Editor | Krebs Operates Above Reproach
-- from Lukas Peter -- I am Lukas Peter and I am writing to endorse Ron Krebs for Sheriff. I have 8 years of law enforcement experience with the last 5.5 years in San Juan
Comp Plan Community Workshop Coming to Orcas
Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) will hold a Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop. The workshop is
Health District Commissioners Review Mixed Progress in Clinic Negotiations
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their extended three-hour meeting on October 2, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) spent most of their time on two main topics:
Letter to Editor | Brandli Focuses on Fairness, Honesty, Facts
-- from Katie Zwilling -- Steve Brandli represented me several years ago and has since become a dear friend. When I met him I assumed he might fit my preconceived idea about attorneys which included
Letter to Editor | Thanks to Community for Participation
-- from Board of Commissioners, Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District extend our warm thanks to all of you for participating in the recent survey about
