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Editorial | You Make a Difference
-- by Margie Doyle -- One of the curiosities of local news publishing is how often "Government" is one of the categories that we check off before posting our stories live. School? that's government. Fire
Learn to Protect Your Home From Wildfire
Friday, May 19, 5 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Robert Walters, San Juans Conservation District -- Warmer and drier weather is just around the corner, so now is the time to concentrate
Inslee Signs Ranker’s Outdoor Preschool Pilot Bill
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker's bill to allow for outdoor preschools was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today with supporters, teachers, and children in attendance. “I am very
County Elections 2017: Run for Your Life
-- from the San Juan County Elections Office -- 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
Local Boards, Committees Need Members
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee vacancy is
Larsen Statement on Congressional Spending Bill
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan congressional spending bill, which passed the House on a 309-118 vote. “The good news
Governors Urge Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Agreement
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and 11 other governors sent a letter to President Trump today urging the administration to continue the United States’ involvement in the international Paris Climate Agreement.
New to Medicare? Get Questions Answered
Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- There are lots of confusing new provisions and options for you to understand. Medicare has Parts A, B, C, and D. You can
New Requirements for Hull Identification Numbers
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- With the weather finally warming up, boaters are polishing their rails, shaking out their sheets, checking their zincs, and generally getting ready to hit the water. A part
Immigration Myths Debunked
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Immigrants and immigration policy are difficult topics nowadays. Who is allowed to reside in or visit the United States? Who should be allowed into the United States? What qualifications should
BLM Seeks Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee
-- from Barbara Marrett, SJ Visitors Bureau -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is seeking public nominations for four open positions on the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). The
Ghazel to Retire from the School Board
-- from Tony Ghazel -- I will not be seeking reelection to the Orcas Island School Board this November. My term is expiring at the end of this year and I have had the utmost honor
Park & Ride Work Makes Headway
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz, Project Engineer -- Clearing and grubbing is substantially complete. A tub grinder was on site this week and processed all of the stumps and debris piles into wood chips. Construction Activities The
Sheriff’s Report | April 19 – 25, 2017
April 19, 2017 17-002111 Accident-HitRun 09:48:59 04/19/17 A Deputy was dispatched to a Hit and Run Unattended in Friday Harbor. A report was taken. 17-002115 Boating Problem 14:01:28 04/19/17 A Lopez Island deputy was called
Governors Issue Statement on Offshore Drilling
-- from Chase Gallagher, Gov. Inslee's Office -- Governor Jay Inslee, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., and Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement today in response to a presidential executive order to revise
Inslee on Renewed Efforts to Repeal ACA
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on renewed congressional efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The bill under consideration, if passed, would shift $1.4 billion a year
