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New EMTs at Orcas Fire and Rescue
||| FROM BEN LUNA for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| Twelve community members (11 from Orcas and 1 from San Juan) have just completed the 2025 OIFR EMT Academy! After three months, including weekday and
Sheriff’s Report | April 23 – 29, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 25-002277 Vagrancy 13:22:35 04/23/25 Orcas Island Deputies responded to a report of illegal camping. Deputies found two vehicles that appeared to be setting up
San Juan Islanders gather at each ferry terminal for May Day, International Workers’ Day
||| FROM INDIVISIBLE SAN JUAN ISLAND TEAM ||| On May 1st, Indivisible San Juan Islands, organized an event where islanders from each of the islands organized at their ferry terminals. The local group organized in
WSF Weekly Report | Online community meetings; fare setting process; boating season opens
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Seeing my colleagues in action every day reminds me that the strength of our ferry system lies in the people who make
Wildfire Awareness Month in the San Juans
Island Readiness Event with WA DNR, Fire Depts., Conservation Dist., and More ||| FROM ANGIE REQUENA for WILDFIRE READY ||| Date: Saturday, May 10 Time: 1:00-3:00pm PST |*Media check-in begins at 12:45pm Location: Orcas Island
Systemwide WSF community meetings, May 21-22
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| As we expand service for the busy summer season, we will host two virtual community meetings in May to provide updates and answer questions on the latest at Washington
SJC Monthly News Digest – April 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
Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee seeks two new members
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is accepting applications for volunteer positions from two districts on its Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee. District 3 (Lopez, Shaw, Decatur, Center, Canoe) - 4-year
Larsen releases statement on the passing of Yolanda Larsen
||| FROM U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement about the passing of his mother, Yolanda Larsen: “It is a sad day for me, my seven brothers and
Jurors for May 5-9, 2025 are excused
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| For the jury period beginning Monday, May 5th through Friday, May 9th, all jurors are excused.
Rep. Larsen releases statement on Trump’s first 100 days
||| FROM U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office: “Let’s look at some numbers to judge the President’s performance. 5.5%
Letter to Editor | Tidal change?
||| FROM ELISABETH BRITT ||| Investing in equitable treatment for all Washington State Ferries (WSF) workers is not just about fairness, it is vital to the system’s long-term stability and resilience. In the Pacific Northwest,
PFFAP applications open to support local infrastructure, small businesses
Money collected for the PFFAP program is dedicated to creating, attracting, expanding, and retaining businesses, providing family-wage jobs, and providing affordable workforce housing infrastructure or facilities. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Starting this
Building & land use permits, planning projects & recruitments
DCD Leadership Provides Spring Update ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During this week’s Council meeting, staff from the Department of Community Development (DCD) provided a spring progress update since the January, October and
San Juan County Council appoints new local health officer
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Dr. Amy Harley San Juan County is pleased to announce Dr. Amy Harley has been appointed as the County’s new Local Health Officer effective April 16,
Sheriff’s Report | April 16 – 22, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 25-002118 Agency Assistance 09:33:59 04/16/25 Adult Protective Services forwarded the Sheriff's Office a case that is currently under investigation. THURSDAY, APRIL 17 25-002134 Citizen
