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State Parks Remain Open Friday, June 30
-- from Washington State Parks -- Gov. Inslee has asked State Parks to remain open Friday, June 30. The governor recognizes that budget negotiations are causing significant disruptions to state agencies and the people they
NAS Whidbey Rescues Man in Okanogan Mountains
-- from Mike Welding, Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 59-year-old man on Snag Tooth Ridge in the Okanogan Mountains Monday
Ferries Updates Walk-on Loading Procedure
-- from Washington State Ferries -- In an effort to promote consistent boarding procedures and to align the timing of passenger and vehicle/bicycle loads, WSF updated procedures at those terminals where walk-on passengers board via
County Health Dept. to Present at Community Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Mark Mayer -- What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and
County Council Schedules Special Meeting, Unless…
Friday, June 30, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Sue Kollet for San Juan County Council -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday
Library Opens Henigson Wing Expansion to All of Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 25 at 10 a.m. -- [metaslider id=53355] Historic crowds attended the dedication of the Henigson Family Wing, the "Next Chapter" expansion of the Orcas Island Public Library on June
Summer Sailing Schedule Starts Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please be advised that WSF’s Summer Sailing Schedule goes into effect on Sunday, June 25. Schedule highlights include increased service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands, two trips
Mayoral Candidates Trade Barbs and Brews
-- by Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Dr. Spyder, the Plain Cat Eastsound Mayoral hopefuls (four dogs and a plain cat) are pulling out all the stops, using chicanery to gain traction
Sheriff’s Report | June 14 – 20, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- June 14, 2017 17-003408 Found Property 08:23:44 06/14/17 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of found property in Friday Harbor. Investigation continues. 17-003410 Unwanted Person 10:22:17
Dr. Giefer To Leave Medical Center
-- from Dr. Tony Giefer -- My last day practicing at Orcas Medical Center is Friday June 30, 2017. I have enjoyed the experience of practicing on Orcas Island for the last 12 years of
The Life, the Library, the Legend
Emma Heikkinen -- by Emma Heikkinen -- REPRINTED FROM JULY 19, 2016 Let’s start in 1949, glossing over the bit where the Madrona Club hosted a small library in their clubhouse in 1909.
County Health Dept. to Present at Community Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Mark Mayer -- What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and
Hazardous Waste Round-Up This Weekend
-- from San Juan County Public Works/Environmental Resources -- Many household items may be harmful to you, your family, animals, and the environment. San Juan County and the Washington Department of Ecology conduct annual Hazardous
Guest Column: The Graduation Tradition Continues
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Cheering crowds, 28 elated graduates, music, officials, awards (both monetary and academic), caps and gowns, adoring teachers, and a surprise visit from the recently departed Orcas Island renegade bear, all
Over 550 State Legislators Oppose Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal
-- from Dave Pringle for State Legislature -- Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker, California State Senator Kevin de León, Massachusetts State Senator Michael Barrett, and over 550 state legislators from across the country issued a
Library Closure Extended
-- from Martin Arnold -- We need more time! The addition to the Library is taking longer than expected to complete. The Library will be closed until Friday, June 23. The Library is expected to
