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Guest Opinion | Clean Air for San Juan County?
-- from Michael Riordan -- Satellite photograph of southern British Columbia and Washington state on Wednesday, August 1, 2017, showing smoke from the BC fires streaming through the Fraser River gap toward the San
Navy Rescues Unconscious Hiker in Chelan County
-- from Mike Welding for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 64-year-old man who suffered serious injuries in a fall on
It’s Summer and Monday: Four-boat Emergency Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a problem with the number two engine on the M/V Samish, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, BC route is operating on a four-boat emergency schedule until another vessel
Avoid Ferry Landing Area – UPDATED
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- UPDATE: 9:30 p.m. - August 6, 2017 Fire crews have cleared the scene at the Orcas Ferry Landing after a couple hours of assisting Sheriff's
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Schedule Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Sunday Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. The Samish is out of service for the rest of the day due to a problem with the number two engine.
New or Confused About Medicare?
Wednesday, August 9, 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible for
Sheriff’s Report | July 26 – August 1, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 26, 2017 17-004772 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:18:07 07/26/17 Deputies contacted Lopez Island residents to investigate a report of an active domestic violence incident. It was
Why No Burn Ban?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Current (as 4 p.m., August 4, 2017) air quality and fire map. When you look outside at the dull grey lurking overhead, as wind conditions push British Columbia
Inslee Statement on AG Sessions’ Letter Regarding Marijuana
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- “Washington state has been a ground-breaking leader when it comes to implementing a whole new marketplace for recreational marijuana. I am incredibly proud of the work we’ve done
Navy Plucks Stranded, Injured Hiker from Olympic National Park
A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 24-year-old hiker in the Olympic National Park early Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2017. NAS Whidbey Island received notification from the
Auditor Seeks Writers of Arguments Against Four Local Measures
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Fast forward to October: You’re flipping through your Voters’ Pamphlet, eager to read about the local measures you see on the ballot. Once you find them,
Seaview Neighborhood Protests Propane Tank
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Disclosure: my property line abuts the lot at the corner of Seaview and Aeroview, where InterIsland Propane' is proposing to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center)
Detour Route in Effect for Park & Ride Construction
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- Orcas Hill Road looking south onto Harney Channel and Orcas Village. Crews are constructing the knuckle in Orcas Hill Road. The detour
Eastsound Planning Review Committee to Review Workgroup Surveys and Propane Tank Storage
Thursday, Aug. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting calls for an update by County Councilman Rick Hughes early in
State Issues Air Quality Alert – UPDATED
-- from National Weather Service -- UPDATE: August 9, 12 p.m. The air quality alert that was in effect until noon Thursday has been extended until noon Friday. A strong upper level ridge will keep
State Asks You to Check Trees for Invasive Pests in August
-- from State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for
