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Inslee Statement on Policy Changes to Protect Personal Information
-- from Tara Lee for Governor's Office -- “The recent revelations about our state Department of Licensing’s failure to safeguard certain information from federal immigration officials has shaken and angered many communities. It has angered
Guest Editorial: Call to Orcas Action Now!
-- by Eleanor Hoague, Judy Scott and Marc Cohen, updated Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. -- An intense debate over the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is coming to a climax this week
Fire Commission Will Convene Regular Meeting Tuesday
Tuesday, January 16, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- Due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague,
Senator Doug Jones Remembers Martin Luther King
-- from U.S. Senator Doug Jones -- Today, we pause to reflect and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. This is a day that many have come to use as a day
2018 Docket: Propose Amendments to Comp Plan, UDC
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The deadline for proposed amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and Uniform Development Code (UDC) is 4:30 p.m. March 1, 2018. The Growth Management Act at
Ranker Reports on Legislature’s Work
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- With Democrats in the majority in the Washington State Senate, we have begun advancing critical legislation that reflects our progressive values. We have already introduced the Voting Rights
Getting Ready to Build? Request a Critical Area Review
-- from San Juan Communications -- If you are contemplating land development such as installation of a well, septic system or driveway, demolition or construction of a building including expansion or exterior remodeling, or shoreline
Eastsound Water Users Propose Rate Changes
Mon. Jan 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) General Manager -- At the Dec 14th annual meeting there was a presentation and discussion of a
Sheriff’s Report | January 3 – 9, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- January 3, 2018 18-000071 Wanted Person 09:57:14 01/03/18 A Friday Harbor Deputy arrested a wanted male on an outstanding Felony warrant. The male was booked into jail
Inslee Speaks With Interior Secretary About Offshore Drilling Plan
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement after a phone call with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding the recent draft offshore drilling plan. Zinke recently announced he is
School Board to Meet for Budget Talks
A Special School Board Meeting/Budget Workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. in the school library regarding the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Budget. For more information, contact 360-376-2284.
Letter to Editor | Eggs May Be Cheaper in the Country, But Not Healthcare
-- from Tom Eversole -- The Public Hospital District won’t build a hospital on Orcas. Rather, it will support and stabilize local practices to provide ongoing access to primary, urgent, and after-hours medical care. Sustaining local
Inslee Statement on Department of Licensing Information Disclosure to Feds
-- from Office of the Governor -- “I am committed to making sure that every family in Washington state, no matter how they got here, is treated fairly. I want to be clear that we
Ranker: Senate Democrats’ Sweeping Higher Education Agenda
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- The Senate Higher Education committee hears testimonies on SB 6029, SB 5074, and SB 6101 on January 11th, 2018. As chair of the Senate Higher Education
San Juan and Orcas Island Women’s Marches Planned
Saturday, January 20, 11:30 a.m., Gather at Waterfront Park -- from Gretchen Krampf -- ISLAND WOMEN'S MARCH invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently
