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Larsen Announces 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon – an opportunity for students to learn key computer
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Conducts Second Mt. Stuart Rescue
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- The day after rescuing an injured 64-year-old hiker off Mount Stuart on Sunday, August 6, 2017, another Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS)
Yakima Returns to Duty
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Anacortes/Sidney ferry routes will resume their regular Summer 2017 schedule Wednesday morning with the Yakima rejoining the route. The Yakima’s return means the route
Library Fair Comes Roaring Back this Saturday
Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Hopefully you have already Saved the Date on your calendar and in
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)
