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Community Advisory Regarding Decision to End DACA Program
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Because of the level of interest on Orcas in matters of immigration, what follows is Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's excellent and understandable reprise of the impact of Trump's DACA revocation.
Park & Ride Now Ready for Chipseal
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz, San Juan County Project Engineer -- Chipsealing is scheduled for Orcas Hill Road and the Park and Ride on Wednesday 09/06/17 and Thursday 09/07/17. Expect short delays. Flaggers will be on
Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
-- from San Juan County Communications -- With a change in the weather pattern, smoke from nearby wildfires is now settling over Western Washington. Air quality could be unhealthy at times over the next several
Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Decision to End DACA
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after reports that President Trump decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, with a six-month
Statement From Inslee Regarding Potential Repeal of DACA
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued this statement following media reports that the president tomorrow may announce a repeal of the DACA program in six months. "While we remain relentless in our efforts to keep
Sigh… Elwha Out | Updated: Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Sunday, September 3, 9:20 a.m. Necessary repairs to the Elwha have been completed and the vessel [returned] to service with the 9:35 a.m. departure from Anacortes. This will restore
Sheriff’ Report | August 23 – 29, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 23, 2017 17-005766 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:49:46 08/23/17 A Deputy spoke with a Decatur Island resident on 08/23/17 regarding a dispute with a neighbor. No formal enforcement
Burn Ban Enacted For All of San Juan County
All burning is closed except charcoal or propane BBQs for the county. State Parks has additionally shut down the use of charcoal so they are only allowing gas or propane BBQs and cook stoves. --
Guest Opinion | Why Is It OK for the County Council to Protect “Illegal Immigrants”?
-- from David Turnoy -- Now that the council has passed an ordinance protecting undocumented residents from being asked their documentation status by our local deputies, a number of folks are questioning why this wasn't
What is the Difference Between a Bond and a Levy?
-- from Orcas Island School District Staff -- The funding of schools is complicated and often misunderstood. The bulk of the operating revenue comes from the state, the federal government and then through local property
School Board Readies for a New Year
-- by Ayn Gailey -- The first day of school for Orcas Island School District (OISD) is not until September 6, but it’s clear from this month’s two school board meetings on Thursday, August 24,
State Agencies Initiate Incident Command to Address Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Escape
-- from Cori Simmons for Department of Natural Resources -- The Washington state departments of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife and Ecology, along with the Office of the Governor and state Emergency Management Division, signed on to
Governor Responds to Atlantic Salmon Release
-- from Jaime Smith for Governor Inslee's Office -- This morning the Washington state departments of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife, and Ecology along with the Office of the Governor and state Emergency Management Division,
Sheriff’s Report | August 16 – 22, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 16, 2017 17-005541 Animal at Large 18:11:05 08/16/17 A Lopez Island deputy was called about a dog reportedly running at large in the Village. The dog
Sidney Run Cancelled for Wednesday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- This week, crews on the Hyak, which is currently assigned to the San Juan Islands route, discovered oil and water mixing in one of its generators. While the situation
What is a School District “Fund Balance” and Why is it Important?
-- from Orcas Island School District Staff -- A district’s fund balance is the amount left in the school district’s accounts, less any accounts payable, at the end of the fiscal year. In the case
