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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
Sen. Ranker Legislative Update
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) Senate Democrats continue to strengthen the #bluewall, advancing critical legislation that reflects our progressive values. In only three weeks, we've introduced and advanced internet privacy, net neutrality, climate
State Dept. of Licensing Issues Emergency Rule
-- from the Washington State Dept. of Licensing -- Washington residents who apply for a standard driver license, instruction permit and ID card will no longer be asked to provide their place of birth as
Ferry Service Resumes with Adjustments
Service continues on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes with several schedule adjustments. The following departures are scheduled for the remainder of the day. Please note that these sailing times are approximations, and customers are advised
Tax Help at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Jim Biddick -- Jim Biddick (Lions Club) and John Carl (Kiwanis Club) will be available to assist with taxes at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday February 7 through April 11 from 9
Ferries Snafu as Result of Vehicle Crash
-- from Washington State Ferries(WSF) -- UPDATE: 1:22 p.m., January 25 Thursday, January 25, 2018 02:22 PM Ana/SJs - UPDATE - Anacortes/San Juan Island Service Resumes Service on the Anacortes/San Juan Island routes resumes with
Car Crashes into Water at Anacortes Terminal
UPDATE: Thursday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. The Anacortes terminal has been cleared to reopen, and vessels are now traveling eastbound to the terminal. Upon arrival in Anacortes: • The M/V Samish will be the
Legislative Action Alert: Support Oil Transport Safety
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands -- Graphic courtesy of Friends of the San Juans. Feature graphic from Homer (Alaska) Historical Museum, extrapolating from the 11 million gallon
Overnight Tsunami Watch…And Wait
-- by Dave Halloran, County Dept. of Emergency Management -- If you are like me, you woke up in the early morning hours today to a phone call, text or other notification of a potential
Water Rate Restructuring: Conservation Rewarded
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Water Users Association presented its proposed water rate structure to residential users on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The proposal comes after months of weekly meetings among Board members Joe
Tax Roll Completed: Property Tax Notices Out Soon
-- from Rhonda Pederson, San Juan County Treasurer -- I, Rhonda Pederson, am providing notification that the 2018 tax roll has been completed. All real and personal property taxes and assessments are due and payable
Town Hall Meeting Will Address Public Hospital District, What it Might Cost
Wednesday, January 24, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Alison Shaw for Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care is pleased to announce its third Town Hall
