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NAS Whidbey Island SAR Conducts Eliza Island Medical Evacuation
-- from Thomas Mills for NAS Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Eliza Island on Sunday, Jul. 1, 2018, to
A Patriotic Poem: And Everything In-between
-- by Wasakalobo (W.A. Schmidt) And Everything In-between Nationalism is no cure For our world’s great ills No social entity is “pure” The sheer idea instills The dread of inhumanity Of prejudice and hate Of
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Responds to Boat Accident
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Photo Credit: Seth Ybarra At 12:56 p.m. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) was dispatched to a call of a boat accident in
Join Rep. Rick Larsen at Island Hoppin’ for Timely Discussions
Friday, July 6, 5:30 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- I am looking forward to being in the San Juan Islands next weekend. I hope you can join me on Friday,
County Announces Board, Commission Vacancies
-- 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
Washington Launches Online Tool to Compare Prices for Medical Procedures
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- If you or a loved one needed knee replacement surgery, would you want to know which surgeon in your community has the highest rating for quality of care? Would
Health District Will Finally Have Some Money
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District can stop spending money out of their own pockets for their activities. At their June 26 meeting, they
Islanders Gather to Express Outrage as Part of National Protest
-- from Marc Cohen -- [metaslider id="61030"] Over 100 people gathered together on the Eastsound Village Green to celebrate the hoped for reunification of families separated under the Trump administration's “zero tolerance” immigration policy, and
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
