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Groups Challenge Army Corps of Engineers’ Refusal to Protect Puget Sound Shorelines
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- A lawsuit filed [May 21, 2018] against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) charges that the agency has refused to assert its Clean
Health Commissioners Set Agenda for Weekly Meeting
Tuesday, May 22, 4 – 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- Orcas Health District Commissioners will convene a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 22, from 4 -
School Board to Meet
Thursday, May 24, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas School Board will convene in a regular meeting on Thursday, May 24, at 5 p.m., in the School
No New Business on Fire Commissioner Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Board of Fire Commissioners -- Fire Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague (by phone), Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island
Sheriff’s Report | Thursday, May 9 – 15, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, May 9, 2018 18-002969 Found Property 05:59:24 05/09/18 Complainant brought a sleeping bag to the Sheriff's Office, stating he had found it along the construction area
Island Co. Judge Reverses Seaview Propane Tank Denial
-- by LIn McNulty, Managing Editor -- Inter-Island Propane 30,000-gallon fuel storage tank in Friday Harbor Ruling that the "Conclusions Based on Findings" by San Juan County Hearings Examiner Sharon A. Rice are defective
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Debra Lekanoff for 40th District
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Debra Lekanoff is an experienced, progressive public servant. Decisive and forward-thinking, she recognizes every decision today impacts future generations. Community is her strength, and she is committed to finding real
Orcas Island Health Care District – Building the Foundation, Brick by Brick
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The second meeting of Orcas Island’s new Health Care District commission took place May 15 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, and the process continues to be a
Whatcom County Veteran Navigator Coming to Assist Military Veterans on Orcas
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb -- If you served in the military, we would like to help you access your VA Benefits: Need to enroll
Lopez Fire Personnel Train to Improve Local Spill Response Capacity
-- from Brendan Cowan, Dept. of Emergency Management -- As part of ongoing efforts to enhance local capacity to respond to oil and hazardous materials spills, three San Juan County organizations participated in the 2018
Shaw Man Charged With 2nd Degree Murder of Wife
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- An Information was filed today by San Juan County Prosecutors charging Eric A. Kulp with Murder in the Second Degree. His first appearance in San Juan County Superior Court
Inslee, Wyman Announce Funding for 2018 Statewide Ballot Return Postage
-- from Erich R. Ebel for Washington Office of the Secretary of State -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Kim Wyman jointly announced Tuesday they had secured funding for statewide ballot return postage
Loring Files to Continue Serving as Superior Court Judge
-- from Katie Loring -- Kathryn (Katie) Loring has filed to stand for election to continue serving our community as San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee appointed her to the court in
Health Care District Sets Tuesday Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller -- Orcas Health Care District San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 Board of Commissioner - Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 15th,
County Recording Fees to Increase June 7
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Recording fees in Washington State will increase by $25 on June 7, 2018. The State Legislature increased the surcharge to fight homelessness by $22, from $40 to $62.
Letter to Editor | Rick Larsen’s Conflict in Resolving Impact of Navy Growlers
-- from Michael Karp -- Rick Larsen's corporate campaign contributions from Navy Growler stakeholders pose a severe conflict in representing his constituents’ interests when it comes to addressing the impacts of Growlers on our well-being, our
