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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
Medicare 101: Learn the Ins, Outs
Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Are you turning get 65 this year? Welcome to Medicare! It is time to learn a new set of medical insurance terminology. There
Governors, Mayors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Clean Power Plan
-- from Tara Lee, Governor Inslee's Office -- Following is a joint statement from West Coast Governors and Mayors in anticipation of a possible Executive Order from President Trump, including a directive to withdraw and
Larsen, Colleagues, Lead Effort to Prevent Mass Shootings in Schools
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Bipartisan School Safety Act of 2017 would renew federal program – unfunded since 2010 – to address school safety U.S. schools could receive additional resources to prevent mass shootings under
School Board Calls Special Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- The school board will convene their regular meeting for the month of March 2017 on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 p.m. There will be no
In Friday Harbor, Larsen to Hold Trumpcare ‘Town Talk’
Sunday, March 26, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Brickworks Building -- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Sunday hold a “Town Talk” at the Brickworks Building to hear directly from his constituents
Ranker: Republican Budget Falls Short of Washington Values
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- The Washington State Senate holds a Pro Forma Session, Jan. 27, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today responding to the Senate
Navy Updates Drinking Water Testing on Whidbey
-- from Mike Welding -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). • As of March
Meet Your New Fire Commissioners
-- by Lin McNulty -- When the Board of Fire Commissioners met on Monday evening, the big item on the agenda was the appointment of two new Commissioners in light of the initiative recently passed
Community Forum to Outline, Discuss Next Bond Levy
Thursday, March 30, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Eric Webb -- I would like to take a moment to once again thank the wonderful supporters of Orcas Island Public Schools and their tremendous
Notification of San Juan Republicans Lincoln Day Events
Saturday, March 25, 12:30 p.m., American Legion -- from Nathan Butler, Chair SJC Republican Party -- The San Juan County Republican Party will be having its annual Lincoln Day Event on three islands: a light luncheon
Sheriff’s Report | March 8 – 14, 2017
March 8, 2017 17-001248 Accident-HitRun 08:24:25 03/08/17 A Deputy was dispatched to possible Hit and Run Unattended in Friday Harbor. After further investigation the driver was cited for Negligent Driving in the Second Degree. 17-001252
State Asks Navy for Health Impact Assessment on Jet Noise
-- from Maryon Attwood, Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- As a result of Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve’s (COER’s) complaint actions, noise as a public health issue, has moved up on state priorities for protecting and
Inslee Says Trump Budget “Incredibly Harmful” to State and Local Governments
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- President Trump today released a federal budget proposal that would make significant cuts in state and local government programs, including education, environmental protection, health care and many other critical
