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Ferry Talk | Governor Ferguson to host Orcas Island public meeting
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. FERGUSON ||| The governor is visiting Orcas Island on Monday, July 14, and he will be hosting a public meeting at noon at Orcas Center. We invite the public
Reports of ICE detaining male on San Juan
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE via FACEBOOK ||| Reports of ICE being present at the Sandpiper Apartments at 250 Tucker Ave this morning, detaining one individual, and taking them away started coming in
Noam Chomsky | How much time is left until the end of Trump
||| BY NOAM CHOMSKY ||| Discover the powerful message behind “How Much Time Is Left Until the End of Trump,” a thought-provoking speech that explores the rise and eventual decline of one of the most
WCK serves families and first responders after historic Texas floods
||| FROM WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN ||| Historic flooding has devastated communities across central Texas, submerging homes, stranding families, and prompting widespread evacuations. Intense rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes.
It was never about the fence
In celebration of Independence Day, a reflection on our country’s foundational document and what it should mean to us today. ||| FROM HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT ||| There’s a story they used to tell out in
Fire Commission to meet on Monday
||| FROM JEN KRAUS for SAN JUAN COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #2 ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting | Monday, 07/07/2025, 3PM In person: 45 Lavender Lane,
Sheriff’s Report | June 25 – July 2, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 25-003876 Boating Problem 12:24:20 06/25/25 A San Juan Deputy responded to a boating complaint at the West Sound County Dock. Two boats were found
WSF Weekly Report | New vessels ordered; 4th of July sailings; study on passenger-only ferries
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve I’m excited to share big news on our journey to build new vessels. This week, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced we will award
David Forte presentation discusses insurance rates on Orcas Island
||| FROM BEN LUNA for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| On Monday, July 7 th at 3:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station David Forte will discuss property insurance rates and how they have
Juror duty cancelled for July 7-11
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: JULY 7-11, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning Monday July 7th through Friday July 11th, are excused. Thank you.
Governor Ferguson selects Eastern Shipbuilding Group to construct new ferries
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. BOB FERGUSON ||| SEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson today announced he has selected the $714.5 million bid from Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries.
These Washington laws take effect July 1
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD ||| Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses, workplace protections for immigrants and increased requirements for gun dealers are among the Washington state laws going into effect July 1. Drivers
Fairgrounds ready to welcome summer picnickers, fairgoers, campers, and more
These upgrades – including new roads, restrooms, roofs, and paint – will benefit the community for years to come. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| If you haven’t been to the County Fairgrounds lately,
SJC Monthly News Digest | June 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| County’s Pilot Project for Marine Transport Services Concludes June marked the final month of the County’s transportation project, providing emergency barge and foot-passenger transportation during disruptions to Washington
County investment in affordable housing on Orcas Island is coming to fruition
Kidder Way project will create ten new affordable homes on Orcas Island in a prime location in Eastsound ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This summer, construction is in full swing at the Kidder
Sheriff’s Office statement on incident involving a joint patrol with Coast Guard, Customs & Border Patrol
||| FROM SHERIFF ERIC PETER ||| On the afternoon of 6/26/25, Sheriff’s Boat #2 being operated by Sergeant Peterson and Deputy Fowler was on a Stone Garden patrol with two U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement
