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Never Too Soon to Prevent Gun Violence
-- from U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen -- Imagine this scenario: during an annual physical exam, your doctor turns to you and says, "I'm sorry, but I have some bad news. You are really sick." Concerned,
Register Now for #ShakeOut Drill
-- from San Juan County Emergency Management -- It's just two weeks until the 2017 Great Washington Shakeout drill on Thursday, October 19. You can join the growing number of islanders who are preparing for
Sheriff’s Report | September 27 – October 3, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- September 27, 2017 17-006896 Theft 08:52:15 09/27/17 A deputy investigated a theft on Orcas Island. Investigation continues. 17-006899 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 11:32:03 09/27/17 A Lopez Island
Inslee Statement on Federal Efforts to Restrict Women’s Access to Birth Control
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today made a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s move to eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for health insurers to provide free birth
Legal Update | County Insurer Settles Four Lawsuits in First Half of 2017
-- from San Juan County Prosecutor Randall Gaylord -- Another Case Headed to the Washington Supreme Court Skagit Judge Will Hear Public Records Lawsuit in November The County’s insurer has negotiated settlements in four cases
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Plane Crash Survivor in Olympic National Park
-- from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of seven from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Search and Rescue operation for a crashed plane in the Olympic
October is National Co-op Month!
-- from Krista Bouchey for OPALCO -- Co-ops in the San Juan Islands are teaming up to celebrate National Co-op month. OPALCO, San Juan Island Food Co-op and Orcas Food Co-op are all hosting member
Bowser – The Other Successful Moran Rescue
-- from Patrick Shepler, Battalion Chief, Paramedic -- While rescuing a hiker who was trapped on a cliff in Moran State Park on Wednesday, October 4, the Technical Rescue Team from Orcas Island Fire Rescue
Letter to the Editor: Blessed by Folks Who Care
-- by Jo Holland -- I am the Mom of the hiker that went off trail whilst trying to find her dog Bowser yesterday. When I recieved a call from my daughter, Keda, saying she
Locals Travel to Redmond to Canvass
-- from David Turnoy -- Why would 82 people from San Juan, Whatcom, and Skagit Counties go down to Redmond on a rainy Saturday to campaign for a candidate for the state senate? “To change
Ferry Alert: Extra Sailings to Orcas Oct. 5 & Oct. 7
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Washington State Ferries has added extra sailings from Anacortes to Orcas at 1:55 p.m. on Thurs 10/5 and Sat 10/7. The 1:55 p.m. sailing normally only departs on
Key Permit Denied for Longview Coal Terminal Project
-- from the Washington State Department of Ecology -- The Washington Department of Ecology has denied a water quality permit sought by Millennium Bulk Terminals to construct and operate the largest coal export terminal in
School Board Meeting: News from the Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enrollment, staffing and generous donations dominated the September Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting last week. With board members Tony Ghazel and Chris Sutton absent, the board and public
OIFR Wraps up Eight Hour Rescue
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue units have been on scene since approximately 10 a.m. for a stranded hiker in the Northwest corner of
County Republicans Host Discussion on Hirst Decision
Saturday, October 7, 12:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for San Juan Republicans -- In October 2016, a Washington State Supreme Court decision changed how counties decide to approve or deny building
How Do You See Eastsound in 2036?
-- from Jeff Otis -- CLICK FOR FULL IMAGE A History of Eastsound Visioning: In January and February of 2017, looking ahead to the updating of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, the Eastsound Planning
