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Fire Commission Addresses, Tables Hot Topic
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire Commissioners met at Eastsound Fire Station on Tuesday evening in a regularly-scheduled session. Two topics were included under Old Business: (1) Public comment guidelines during Commission meetings and
County Auditor Provides Quarterly Review of County Finances
-- from County Auditor Milene Henley -- I am a worrier. It’s not a fun job, but somebody has to do it. It’s the worriers of the world (WOW) who make sure the heat is
Education Funding Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate
-- from Tara Lee, Governor's Office -- Following passage in the state House of HB 1843: "Fulfilling the state's paramount duty for all children through equitable and responsible investments in the state's basic education program
Under New Bill, Veterans Could Use Post-9/11 Benefits to Cover Higher-Ed Application Fees
-- from Erin Schneider, Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Republican Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) are working to reduce the financial burden on veterans seeking higher education by making application fees eligible under
San Juan County Bond Rating Upgraded
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Treasurer Rhonda Pederson was notified last week of an upgrade in the County’s bond rating, from Aa3 to Aa2. The upgrade followed an announcement in
Whidbey Airplane Noise Case Remanded Back to Trial Court
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Washington Court of Appeals, Division One, in a ruling on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 reversed a lower court ruling in Jonathan Deegan and Alice O'Grady v. Windermere, et. al and
Orcas Women’s Coalition Sets Initiatives for Action
-- from Paula Treneer -- The Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), formerly known as the CWOO, met on Sunday, February 19, continuing discussions and setting initiatives for the group to address specific issues that affect individuals,
Islanders Get “First Dibs” on County Camps
-- from San Juan County Parks and Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round. Choose from: San Juan County
Stewardship Network Accepting Good Steward Award Nominations
-- from Amy M. Nesler -- The "Finnie" is awarded in honor of environmental stewardship. Nominate your candidates by March 1. Look out Oscar, the Finnie is coming! Its award season here in
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Nears Finish
-- from John Van Lund -- Crews continue final removal of fill from the temporary bridge, while drivers get accustomed to the two-way traffic across the bridge. The yellow shaded area in the rendering above
County’s Town Hall Talks Revenues and Challenges
-- by Margie Doyle -- County officials met with about 20 Orcas Islanders at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 to give a repeat "Taking Care of Business" presentation prepared for county employees
From Our Auditor: Voter Turnout
(Reprinted from Sept. 2016 by request) The ninth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in
Fire Commission to Meet on Tuesday
Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patricia Ayers -- Agenda Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 February 21, 2017 5:30 PM Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda
Sheriff’s Report | February 8 – 15, 2017
February 8, 2017 17-000715 Attempted Suicide 09:38:30 02/08/17 A deputy responded to an overdose in Friday Harbor. The person was transported to the hospital for treatment. 17-000718 Mental Health 13:20:00 02/08/17 A Deputy was summoned
Shepler to Speak on Causes of Death
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions -- Battalion Chief and Paramedic Patrick Shepler of Orcas Fire and Rescue will speak next Wednesday Feb 22 at
Senator Ranker to Hold Conversation on Orcas
Sunday, February 19, 1 pm, Orcas Center -- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- In a time of feeling powerless and overwhelmed, learn how we can move beyond protests and take our country back. Orcas Islander
