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Elwha Returns for 8:25 p.m. Departure
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: The repairs to the M/V Elwha have been completed and the vessel will return to service with the 8:25 p.m. departure. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will occur
Public Forum Explores Reasons for Bond Failure
-- by Ayn Gailey -- Where do we go from here? That was the question of the evening on Thursday, Mar. 30 at the first community forum since the Orcas Island School District’s (OISD) Phase
Sheriff’s Report | March 22 – 28, 2017
March 22, 2017 17-001493 Malicious Mischief 08:52:11 03/22/17 Deputies responded to an Eastsound residence regarding a vandalism call on 3/22/17. Deputies met with the complainant who stated he was unsure if the damage to his
There’s Still Time to Speak-up About Your Vision for Eastsound
-- from Jeff Otis -- On Apr. 6 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will be taking public comment on the Vision for Eastsound.
Larsen Announces 2017 Congressional Art Competition
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives
Larsen Appointed to Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced his appointment by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group – an organization which aims to promote dialogue between U.S.
Mountain Lake Will Close for Construction
Monday, April 3 - Sunday, May 14 -- from Kate Weatherford -- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission would like the public to know that due to an upcoming construction and improvement project, Mountain Lake at
Ranker: Senate Capital Budget Invests Historic Amount in Education, Community Programs
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- The Washington State Senate convenes for floor debate, March 23, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement following the passage of the Senate capital
Larsen Fights to Save Consumer Protections for Internet Privacy
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: ‘we need to continue fighting hard to ensure consumers are protected, our environment is protected, and the workplace is protected – my ‘no’ vote is an effort to keep
Major Update to County “Recorded Plats, Surveys, & Condos” Map
-- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County "Recorded Plats, Surveys, & Condos" map was first released in 2014 with very approximate and often erroneous locations of recorded documents. About a year ago,
Participate in “Natural Hazard” Survey
-- from Dave Halloran -- The San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management is working on a "Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan." The goal of the plan is to identify ways to reduce the risk of
Presentation Will Compare German Weimar Republic to Current U.S. Events
Monday, March 27, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathy Lunde -- Does the late stage of the Weimar Republic in Germany hold lessons for the current moment of the American Republic? A presentation by
Sheriff’s Report | March 15 – 21, 2017
March 15, 2017 17-001363 Theft 11:38:25 03/15/17 An Orcas Island resident reported a trespass and theft from his property. Investigation continues. A report was taken. 17-001365 Fraud 11:55:26 03/15/17 A Shaw Island reported being a
Inslee Statement on Canceled Republican Health Care Vote
-- from Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- Gov. Inslee issued the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced he was removing the Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from consideration: “Today 600,000 Washingtonians beat
Council Member Watson on Orcas Next Week
-- from Sue Kollett -- Council member Bill Watson will be available to meet with Orcas residents and will be holding office hours at the County’s Orcas Senior Center office on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017
Ranker: Republican Budget Balanced on Backs of Most Vulnerable
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, lead Senate Democrat on budget negotiations, issued the following statement following passage of the Senate Republican's operating budget proposal: "After a marathon 18
