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Sheriff’s Report | January 24 – 30, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- January 24, 2018 18-000553 Traffic Violation 08:53:32 01/24/18 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a school bus stop sign violation. The Deputy was unable
Bill to Address Carbon Pollution Advances in Legislature
-- from Dave Pringle for the Senate Democratic Committee -- [On Feb. 1, 2018], the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee passed Gov. Inslee's carbon tax proposal, Senate Bill 6203. Washington state moved one step
County Announces Committee Post 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
Letter to Editor | Lopez Did It; Now Our Turn
-- from Kathy Youngren -- When Jim and I bought our property on Orcas in 1977, our younger son, Andrew, was just three years old. Now, 40 years later, Andrew and his wife Emily live on the
Amateur Radio Class Coming Up
-- from Brendan Cowan, SJC Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County's amateur radio volunteers form a critical communications link between islands and to the mainland in the event of a major emergency or
Good Reasons for Licensing Your Dog
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A San Juan County resident traveled to Los Angeles with her dog. A mishap occurred, and the dog ran off. A Los Angeles resident found the
Letter to the Editor: Shinstrom Encourages Vote for Public Hospital District
-- by Dr. David Shinstrom -- I am writing to strongly encourage you to vote for the Orcas Public Hospital District In April. Passage is critical to the survival of primary care medicine on Orcas.
All Asked to Discuss the County Comprehensive Plan
-- from the Plan Ahead San Juans Steering Committee, updated Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. -- Do you love living in the San Juans and want to ensure your vision is honored? Please join us
Investing in the Public Health of Our Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Islanders flock to hear a presentation on possible financial impacts of a Public Hospital District at a Town Hall sponsored by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
Eastsound Planning to Review Multiple Permits
Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall --from Erika Shook, San Juan County Community Development Manager -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee agenda for its monthly meeting is as
New to Medicare? Get Questions Answered in Workshop
Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible
Senate Democrats Condemn Net Pen Operations After Release of Report
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democrats -- Senate Democrats responded today after three state agencies overseeing the 2017 Cypress Island Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Failure released a report today highlighting insufficient cleaning, breakdowns in
Letter to Editor | Imagine the Difference We Can Make
-- from Alison Shaw -- Back in 2008, Orcas had many residents who were uninsured or under-insured. Folks without a means to pay for medical visits often waited far too long to see a doctor.
Gov. Inslee Rejects Permit for Vancouver WA Oil Terminal
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today [Jan. 29, 2018] notified state regulators that he agrees with their unanimous recommendation to reject Tesoro Savage's application to build a new
Skagit Valley College Announces New Trustee
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Flora Lucatero, of Mount Vernon, has been notified by Governor Inslee’s office that she has been appointed to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees. Her appointment is
Sheriff’s Report | January 17 – 23, 2018
January 17, 2018 18-000403 Escape from Custody 13:01:55 01/17/18 An inmate participating in the In-Custody Inmate Workcrew Program failed to return for work as instructed, constituting escape. 18-000404 Sick or Injured Animal 13:31:45 01/17/18 A
