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New summer schedule for Anacortes/San Juan Islands Route
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| We’ll begin a new summer schedule for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route on June 15, following a collaborative schedule update process with the community. This is the third new
Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – April 1, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 25-001645 Fraud 10:44:36 03/26/25 Orcas Island Deputies contacted a person reporting fraud. Deputies took the report and found the matter to be civil in
Guest Opinion | Death by 1000 cuts
||| FROM BOB THOMAS ||| I am the “against” advocate. My intent has been to bring up points that may not have been covered or add to those that have and encourage islanders to investigate
WA Reps. send open letter to ICE Director, DHS Secretary re: raid in Bellingham
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Rep. Emily Randall (WA-06),
Why the big freak out over tariffs?
||| FROM SUBSTACK ||| President Trump insists that stiff tariffs on products from other countries will help U.S. manufacturers, despite the risk of higher prices for consumers and even a recession. Of far less interest
Latest from Lekanoff | Approaching sine die; Heal One WA; Restoring salmon
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| In March, we said goodbye to a giant—a leader whose heart beat for the people of Washington. Speaker Frank Chopp was more than a legislator; he
WSF Weekly Report | Crew rescues person overboard; Summer reservations; Distracted driver awareness
|||FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve I had a great opportunity to connect with the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society recently, an outstanding organization focused on preserving our region’s
April 22, 2025, Special Election – Vote! Sign! Send!
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Registered voters on Orcas Island will receive a ballot for the 2025 April Special Election. The April Special includes a ballot measure for the San Juan County Hospital
Project Update: | Bayhead Creek Culvert project on Killebrew Lake Rd prepares for fall construction
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is pleased to share updates on the Bayhead Creek Culvert Repair Project on Killebrew Lake Rd on Orcas Island. This project seeks to address damage
Letter to Editor | Why we should support Health District
||| FROM ALISON SANDERS ||| My name is Alison Sanders, and I grew up on Orcas Island, where I am now raising my three children. I serve as the Coalition Coordinator for the Coalition for
LWVSJ Observer Corps: County Council March 31, 2025
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| During public comment eight residents gave input on the climate element of the comprehensive plan. One welcomed wildfire planning. One bidder on emergency interisland passenger
County Council selects operators for marine transportation pilot project
San Juan County will provide marine transit options, at no cost to the public, for interisland travel during disruptions to Washington State Ferry (WSF) service as well as travel to and from the mainland (Anacortes)
Jurors excused, April 7 – 11
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: APRIL 7-11, 2025 For the jury period beginning Monday, April 7th through Friday April 11th, all jurors are excused.
SJC Monthly News Digest – March 2025
This column is part of a series detailing San Juan County’s recent news. Follow along each month to learn about important County projects, Council initiatives, department updates, and more. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
Rep. Ramel | Keeping Washington strong. Proposed budgets are live
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| Thank you to everyone who joined our telephone town hall and our community town hall earlier this month! I appreciate you taking the time to attend,
Sheriff’s Report | March 19 – 25, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ||| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 25-001515 Fraud 12:16:50 03/19/25 An Orcas Island Deputy authored a report to help a local citizen with bank fraud. The citizen was a victim
