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Candidate Filing Week Coming Up
-- from San Juan County Communications -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2017 is about to begin. The
Morris: Victoria to Get Sewage Treatment Plant
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris -- This year has...seen the resolution of a problem that has affected our shores for decades. Victoria, BC does not have full sewage treatment for their city and most waste
“The Universe in Verse” Live-Streamed
Streamed live at 4 p.m Pacific time, Monday, April 24 -- from Brain Pickings by Maria Popova-- This "labor-of-love [is a] celebration of science and protest against the defunding of the arts. (Original announcement below.)
Site Clearing Underway at Park & Ride
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz -- Our Contractor, Razz Construction Inc., has made quick progress on site with clearing and grubbing activities at the Orcas Village Park and Ride site. Drivers are cautioned to reduce speeds within
Sheriff’s Report | April 12 – 18, 2017
April 12, 2017 17-001949 DUI 00:14:55 04/12/17 A Deputy advised a patron in a bar establishment not to drive. The female patron did not listen to the deputy's instructions and drove. The deputy interviewed the
Ranker: Senate Republicans Refuse to Negotiate
-- from Dave Pringle, State Senate Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today after Gov. Inslee said he would call the Legislature back for a special session beginning on Monday, Apr.
Letter to Editor | Why We March
Saturday, April 29, Noon, County Courthouse -- from Katie Fleming -- On April 29, millions of people will march for climate action in 250 cities across the world. San Juan County is no exception. Join
Immigration Rights Group Drafts Resolution for San Juan County
-- from Orcas Women's Coalition -- In line with the recommendations of Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Guidance Concerning Immigration Enforcement, the Immigration Rights Group, a sub-group of the Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), has
Ranker: Senate Must Act to Ensure Online Transparency
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- State Senator Kevin Ranker Following the Washington state House of Representatives passing SHB 2200, protecting internet privacy, with a vote of 87-10, sponsor of the Senate
NAS Whidbey Conducts Easter Search & Rescue
-- from Mike Welding -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a hiker off of Mount Erie in Anacortes, Wash. on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
SJI National Historical Park Recruiting for Youth Conservation Corps
-- from Raena Parsons -- San Juan Island National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2017 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, a work-based education program for young men and women between the ages of
Governor Signs Morris Legislation
-- from Washington House Democrats -- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Morris ensuring utility easement processing and oversight, and maintaining the “Call Before You Dig” program, were recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Forest Fire Averted Due to Quick Response
-- from Marla Johns -- At 2:24 p.m. crews from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Mount Constitution. Units arrived on scene at 2:35 p.m. to find a Ford
Larsen Calls for Unity Against North Korea’s Nuclear Program
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: 'the US and South Korea must show the strength of our defense treaty alliance by demonstrating a united front and refraining from unilateral action' Upon returning from the Korean peninsula as
Sheriff’s Report | April 5 – 11, 2017
April 5, 2017 17-001790 Medical Emergency 00:38:43 04/05/17 A Deputy responded to the Sheriff’s Office to deal with an injured inmate. Medication was provided and Correction Officers were notified. 17-001795 Traffic Violation 11:10:39 04/05/17 A
Orcas Village Park and Ride Project is Underway
-- from San Juan County Public Works -- This week marks the beginning of construction activities for the Orcas Village Park Project. Drivers are cautioned to reduce speeds within the work zone on Orcas Road
