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Health Department Issues Chicken Pox Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Eleven cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have now been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. None of the cases have been hospitalized. The best way to protect
Sheriff’s Report | June 20 – 26, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 20, 2018 18-004158 Animal at Large 20:08:56 06/20/18 A Deputy responded to a loose dog call in Friday Harbor. Information was gathered for a report
Local Rally Tomorrow Because Families Belong Together
Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m., Village Green -- from Eleanor Hoague -- Gather at the Green tomorrow, Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m., to rally in support of FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER gatherings across the country.
County Courts Celebrate Family Reunification
-- from Jane Severin, Court Administrator -- San Juan County Superior Court and Juvenile Court Services celebrated family reunification and our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Commemorating parents who have worked hard to
WSF Says, “It’s Going to be a Busy Week”
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Plan ahead for big crowds over the July Fourth week, especially on both weekends and the day before and after the holiday. Independence Day week is one
NAS Whidbey SAR Conducts Two Rescues In Two Days
-- from Thomas Mills for NAS Whidbey Island -- Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued two people in two days, Monday, June 25, and Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
Steve Brandli Announces Candidacy for SJC District Court Judge
-- from B.J. Brandli -- Steve Brandli is running in the November 6th election for San Juan County’s next District Court judge. Judge Stewart Andrew, the current District Court judge, announced that he will retire
Navy Announces EIS Preferred Alternative for Growler Operations at NAS Whidbey
-- from Mike Welding for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- The Navy has identified a preferred alternative in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing EA-18G Growler operations at NAS Whidbey Island and Outlying Landing
School Board Deals with Staff, Tiny Homes and Buses
-- by Leif -- The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board in regular business transacted after the special session Monday June 18th in the school cafeteria passed one resolution and discussed several other matters briefly.
School Sup’t. Proposes Montessori Compromise
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the end of the public hearing session of the June 18 meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Chair Janet Brownell thanked all the concerned parents and neighbors
Prosecutor Candidate Files for Restraining Order Against SJC
-- from Nick Power -- On Friday June 22, 2018 Nick Power, current candidate for the office of San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney filed for a Temporary Restraining Order against San Juan County and its
Letter to Editor | It is Time for a Coalition of Sanity
-- from Cindy Wolf -- We will win this battle for the soul of our country. This moment is why people started organizing in our communities two years ago. The Trump faction wants chaos and
Sheriff’s Report | June 13 – 19, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 13, 2018 18-003907 Malicious Mischief 12:41:30 06/13/18 An Orcas Deputy responded to the Orcas Sportsman Club regarding vandalism. The investigation revealed that someone trespassed onto
It Was a Two-Meeting Week for OIHCD Commissioners
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The past week was busier than ever for the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, with a regular meeting on June 19 and a public hearing
Important Initiatives Need Your Signature This Weekend
-- from Mark Mayer -- This weekend is the final push for gathering signatures for these three initiatives. All of these initiatives have strong support from progressives throughout the state. Signature gathering will be taking place this weekend
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Outbreak Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Six cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have now been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services is working closely with medical
