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Ranker Legislation Would Ban Atlantic Salmon Net Pens That Threaten Puget Sound
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, testified on his proposal to permanently ban commercial net pens used for fish farming in Washington state during Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate
Eastsound Planners Schedule Work for 2018
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) got off to a substantive start in its first meeting of 2018, fleshing out its workplan, publicizing the Eastsound Vision Survey completed last fall,
Gov. Inslee Emphasizes Carbon Pollution in State Address
-- from the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- Governor Jay Inslee addresses the State Legislature in his "State of the State" address on Jan. 9, 2018 Gov. Jay Inslee today
Learn About Community Foundation Grantmaking
-- from Kate Long for OICF -- All nonprofits serving Orcas Island are invited to join Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) for a Grantee Stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, January 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the
Another Free Day in State Park Coming Up
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits.
Ranker: Protecting Orca Whales and Salish Sea in 2018 Legislative Session a Priority
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, announced new legislation to protect Washington state's Orca Whales and marine waters under the Salish Sea Protection package. "Increasing vessel traffic, potential oil spills,
Thinking About Running for Taxing District Office?
Wednesday, January 10, 3 - 5 p.m. - from Kate Long for OICF -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) presents a workshop facilitated by Debra Wiggs geared toward current members or potential members of
2018 Campsite Reservations for San Juan County Residents
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round. Choose from San Juan
Letter to the Editor: Improve on Election Returns
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- Hello Progressive Residents of San Juan County, The San Juan County Democrats will hold our first meeting of 2018 on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Skagit
Ferry Service Anticipates Bad Weather Service Disruptions
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. Sunday The repairs have been completed and the Elwha will return to service with the 12:40 p.m. departure from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas. The next
Winter Ferry Schedule Kicks In Tomorrow
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries’ winter schedule begins this Sunday, January 7, 2018 and runs through March 31, 2018. Service out of Anacortes to Sidney, B.C. will be suspended for the
Sheriff’s Report | December 27, 2017 – January 2, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- December 27, 2017 17-008970 Theft 15:22:38 12/27/17 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a lost property. The Deputy determined that the property was most
State Christens Newest Ferry Suquamish
-- from Ian Sterling, WSF Communications -- A sparkling white and green Washington state ferry is the center of attention at Vigor’s Harbor Island Shipyard in Seattle today as the Washington State Department of Transportation
Guest Opinion: Trump’s Disdain for Science
--- by Neal F. Lane and Michael Riordan for the New York Times -- After almost a year in office, President Trump has yet to name a science adviser and director of the White House
Ranker: Trump Puts Washington Coasts at Risk From Oil Spill
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's announcement of increasing offshore oil and gas drilling: "The president's reckless action is the
Initiative to Protect the Salish Sea Takes Shape. Does Nature Have Rights?
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Dying orcas. Decimated salmon runs. Endangered abalone. The signs of decline are everywhere and accelerating as the Salish Sea fights for its life against the relentless forces of
