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Multiple Agencies Respond to Boat Fire
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- UPDATED June 6 to include additional photos from Department of Emergency Management. Today at approximately 7:30 a.m., Orcas Island Fire and Rescue received a report of
Montessori and the School’s Mandate for the Best for All Students
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the School Board meeting on May 24, proponents of the Montessori classroom at Orcas Elementary put forth their arguments for keeping the program to proponents of a school plan
County Removes Free Speech Case to Federal Court
-- from Tamara Greene for San Juan County Prosecutor's Office -- A commentary on political signs and a recent court ruling has led to new claims in a lawsuit filed by Nick Power as Plaintiff. The
Potential Affordable Housing Solution Seeks Community Feedback
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Housing advocates across San Juan County are exploring the feasibility of launching a HomeShare Program to address some of the housing issues in the county. The program, administered
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions
-- 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
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Finds and Rescues Four Mount Baker Climbers
-- from Thomas Mills for NAS Whidbey -- A SAR crew member bends down to pick up a stranded climber in the deep snow atop Mount Baker during a rescue June 4, 2018. A
EPRC’s Thursday Meeting to Review County Parks, Permits, Propane Decision
-- from Colin Maycock, County Planner -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory board of citizen volunteers to the County Council will meet this Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire
Washington State Parks Publishes First Guide Book
-- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks has published its first-ever comprehensive guide to Washington’s beautiful and diverse state parks. The Washington State Parks Guide is now available for purchase. The guide features
Health Care District Needs Minutes Taker
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Health Care District is looking for a minutes taker. The skills required are: Excellent spelling and English grammar Good typing skills and familiarity with MS Word program
Preschoolers Step Up
--by Meg Massey for the Orcas Community Resource Center-- Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulsen shares a happy moment with preschooler Cielo Quitero Next year’s kindergartners learned again on May 16, just how treasured they
Ferry Yakima Stranded at Anacortes Dock for Hours by Jammed Truck
-- from KOMO News -- A state ferry was stranded at the Anacortes terminal for hours overnight after a large truck got stuck halfway onto the ferry, officials said. The ferry Yakima was loading vehicles
Saturday 1:55 p.m. Anacortes – Orcas Ferry Cancelled
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The Anacortes 1:55 p.m. departure to Orcas is cancelled due to overnight loading delays. There are no new reservations being accepted for the 3:40 p.m. All 3:40 p.m.
Upcoming Health District Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 5, 4 - 6 p.m., Orcas Library Community Room -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- At the June 5, 2018 regular meeting of the Orcas Health Care District, the
Memorial Day Weekend Travel Recap
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [We] hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. It was a busy one at WSF, and [we] would like to thank all of our employees
Sheriff’s Report | May 23 – 29, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 23, 2018 18-003313 Death Investigation 06:40:23 05/23/18 A Deputy responded to an unattended death incident on Lopez Island. The investigation revealed that the decedent passed
Sheriff Krebs Announces Re-election Bid
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- I was elected Sheriff of San Juan County three years ago and I am excited to announce that I’ll be running for re-election this November. As Sheriff, I’ve worked
