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Health Commission Focuses on UW Agreement, Financing, Communications
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Three major topics took up most of the time at the August 28 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD). First was the process of
Comp Plan Community Workshops in the Offing
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development (DCD) will hold community workshops to gather community input on the Comprehensive Plan update. Provide input on policy issues that will guide the
No International Sailings For a Few Days
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to ongoing repairs on the M/V Hyak (one of the domestic San Juan Islands vessels), all international Sidney, B.C. sailings are cancelled through Saturday, Sept. 1, while the
Fire Commission Oversees Department’s Continued Growth
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The professionalism and enthusiasm of Orcas Fire & Rescue (OIFR) volunteers is impressive, the department is making progress on its administrative improvements, and the overall financial picture
Burn Ban for Campfires, Barbecues Lifted
-- from San Juan County Communications -- As of noon today, August 29, 2018, the burn ban for campfires and charcoal barbeques is lifted in San Juan County. Recent humidity levels, rising fuel moistures, and
Anacortes/Sidney, BC Service Cancellation Extended through Thursday, Aug. 30
-- from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.: Due to ongoing repairs on the M/V Hyak (one of the domestic San Juan Islands vessels), all international Sidney, B.C. sailings
Samish Sailing on One Engine
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 12:12 p.m. Aug. 29 M/V Samish is an estimated 2 hours behind schedule. Due to mechanical issues the M/V Samish is running at reduced speed. This delay will
View Port’s Preferred Alternative and Comment
-- from Leah Henderson for DOWL Engineering -- REMINDER - PUBLIC MEETING Port of Orcas Airport Master Plan, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Open House No. 1: 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Orcas Island Fire &
Health District Works on Compromises with UW
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter, updated Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m. -- At their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 21, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) faced the prospect
Advisory Committee for Port Master Plan Announced
-- from Port of Orcas website -- https://www.portoforcas.com/master-plan/ The Airport is currently completing an Airport Master Plan that will guide development over the next 20 years. The master plan began in early September with an
Department of Licensing Closes to Launch New Driver Licensing System
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Online licensing services will be unavailable from Sunday, August 26, through Monday, September 3; and state licensing offices will be closed Friday, August 31, through Monday,
County to Recount Congressional District #2 Ballots for U.S. Representative
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- San Juan County has been directed by the State to recount the votes cast for Congressional District #2 – U.S. Representative. The difference in votes cast
Sheriff’s Report | August 15 – 21, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 15, 2018 18-006097 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:41:47 08/15/18 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a possible domestic near the ferry landing. Both parties were
Mourn Together with Tahlequah’s Loss
--- from Stephanie Buffum, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans-- After watching Tahlequah, the Southern Resident Orca, hold her dead calf above water for 17 painful days, she has rejoined her pod. Join others
Peace Island Medical Center Loses $5Million Jan-June 2018
-- from sanjuanislander.com Beth Geiger, Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) Director of Administrative Services delivered the semi-annual report to the San Juan County Public Hospital District (PHD) No. 1 Board of Commissioners at its August
Hedrick Smith: Gerrymandering Affects YOU!
Tuesday, August 28 at 5 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- by Margie Doyle -- Citizen rebellion at the grassroots (from reclaimtheamericandream.org) Veteran journalist Hedrick Smith will discuss "Taking Back Our Democracy; The
