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Orcas Observes Women’s Protest March
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas women lead the Jan. 20 protest march, joined by millions around the world Blustery January weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of participants in the Orcas Women's
Inslee Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
-- from Office of the Governor -- "There is no question this federal shutdown creates chaos, confusion and uncertainty for hard-working families, students, small businesses, veterans and seniors across Washington state. My office is working
WSF Warns of Severe Winds, Heavy Rain
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is predicting severe winds in our region January 20-21. This storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to Western Washington. Safety
Senate Democrats Pass Bills Supporting LGBTQ Children
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- [Yesterday, January 19] the Senate passed two important bills protecting LGBTQ children: SB 5722, banning conversion therapy for children, and SB 5766, preventing bullying in schools. "I am
Sheriff’s Report | January 10 – 16, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- January 10, 2018 18-000235 Wanted Person 07:08:31 01/10/18 A Friday Harbor Deputy arrested a Friday Harbor resident with two outstanding warrants. The subject was booked into jail
Rick Larsen Cancels Orcas Reception
-- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Because of the uncertainty surrounding the potential federal government shutdown, we have had to cancel tomorrow's [Jan. 20] Orcas Island reception at Odd Fellows Hall from 1 p.m. to
Legislature Passes Capital Budget
Last night, Jan. 18, the Washington State Senate passed a capital budget to put people to work and invest in our communities. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement after the Senate passed the
Changing Comments and Committees at Fire & Rescue
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- A new public comment policy and the operation of a new committee structure were on display at the January 16 regular meeting of the Orcas Board of
News from Hughes: Looking Ahead
-- by Margie Doyle -- Despite appearances, Southern Resident Killer Whales are starving due to lack of Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy Dave Eliff In recent days County Councilman Rick Hughes from Orcas Island
Airport Master Plan Holds Open House
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Airport (picture taken before trees cleared on southern part of Port land) The Airport is currently completing an Airport Master Plan that will guide development over the
Letter to the Editor: Public Meets to Discuss Proposed Deer Harbor Parking
-- from Terry Neill -- The Jan. 13 meeting concerning the Deer Harbor parking plan was attended by about 70 people in addition to Councilman Rick Hughes, County Engineer Colin Huntemer and half a dozen
Annual Ferry Ridership Swells by 250,000 to 15-year High
-- from Washington State Ferries -- A surge in boardings in 2017 pushed Washington State Ferries to its highest ridership since 2002. Last year, the nation’s largest ferry system carried nearly 24.5 million people, enough to fill
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
-- from Byron Rot for San Juan County -- The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for two different grants for 2018 and 2019-2020 funding cycles. Private
Letter to Editor | Why Orcas Needs Health Commissioners
-- from Norm Zimlich -- The proposed Orcas Public Hospital District presents many issues for consideration, but none as significant as the election of PHD Commissioners. Orcas residents already pay taxes for Orcas Island Fire and
Annual Homeless Count Scheduled for January 25
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2018 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 25. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks,
ICE Targets NW Immigration Activist for Deportation
-- by Lilly Fowler and Enrique Cerna from Crosscut.com -- Maru Mora Villalpando at the NW Detention Center, Nov. 2014, photo credit Manuel Valdes, Associated Press As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE]
