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State Attorney General Files Suit over Opioid Deaths
-- from the Seattle Times by Nina Shapiro and Vernal Coleman Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes on Thursday filed separate lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, including OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, accusing
Governors Inslee, Brown Jointly Call for Proposals to Operate Public Safety Broadband Network
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- The states of Washington and Oregon will jointly issue a request for proposals (RFP) to operate a high-speed, wireless broadband data network dedicated to public safety. The network
Fall Sailing Schedule Takes Effect October 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Starting Sunday, October 1, the fall sailing schedule goes into effect. Drivers and passengers should note the San Juan Islands will be served by four vessels with one daily
Ferry Seasonal Surcharge Ends Saturday; General Fare Increases Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised of several changes to the fares on Washington State Ferries (WSF): The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is Saturday, September
OPALCO at Sea, Replacing the Submarine Cable
-- by Margie Doyle -- Barge laying OPALCO submarine cable, with western shores of Lopez Island in the background Personnel, mechanics and planning -- were three more boring concepts ever entertained? Yet the
Rick Larsen Releases Statement on Failure of Graham-Cassidy Bill
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans announced that the Graham-Cassidy bill, also known as Trumpcare, does not have sufficient
NW Veterans Invited to Participate in Veterans Forum With Rick Larsen
Sunday, October 15, 2017, 12 – 2 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums in San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom,
Washington’s DREAMers Face Fast Deadline for Renewals
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Washington state DREAMers will soon have assistance in paying the $495 application fee to apply for a two-year extension of their status in
September 30 is National Public Lands Day; Visit State Parks for Free
-- from Jacqueline Daigle for Friends of Moran -- On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites people to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to Washington’s state parks. Day-use visitors
Sheriff’s Report | September 13 -19, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- September 13, 2017 17-006511 Accident-NonInj 14:28:54 09/13/17 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a traffic collision. The investigation showed that two vehicles backed up
Homeland Security Confirms Russian Hackers Unsuccessfully Targeted WA State Election System
-- from WA Secretary of State's Office -- Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today officially informed Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman that Russian hackers attempted to access Washington state election systems
Orcas Library Seeking New Trustee
-- from Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on January 1, 2018. Review of applications will begin on October 20,
Eagle Forum Hosts Comp Plan Info Meeting
Saturday, September 23, 1 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- San Juan County Planner Erica Shook will be speaking about the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update on Orcas at the
Due to Welcome Recent Rains, County Burn Ban Lifted
-- from Jim Schuh for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Due to the recent rains in the state the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office is cancelling the burn ban for recreational camp fires. This
Ranker: Summer Ferry Breakdowns Had Dramatic Impact on Local Communities
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Today the Washington State Transportation Commission held a meeting to discuss summer ferry service disruptions and other transportation issues throughout the San Juan Islands. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas
Fire Commission Meeting Monday: UPDATED
Monday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- UPDATED STORY, 10 p.m., Sunday, September 17: The Board of Fire Commissioners will be canceling the regularly
