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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
Senator Ranker to Discuss New State Budget
Friday, March 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson -- State Senator Kevin Ranker will visit the Orcas Rotary on Friday, Mar. 24 in a meeting open to the public. Ranker will
County Seeks Consultants to Assist with Comp Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County is seeking RFPs from qualified consultants to work on aspects of the SJC Comprehensive Plan Update. Proposals are encouraged from consulting firms with expertise in
Learn How to Make Your Executor’s Job Easier
Monday, March 20, 1 - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Having a Will, Advance Directive, and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Finances may not be
No Discover Pass Needed for State Parks’ 104th Birthday
-- from Jacqueline Daigle -- Washington State Parks turns 104 years old on Sunday, Mar. 19, and visitors are invited to help celebrate by enjoying a state park for free that day. With the 2017 spring
‘Defending Healthcare for All’ Presentation
Saturday, March 18 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Join San Juan County Democrats and Our Revolution as we host Martha Korester, PhD in a community update on the efforts for
Sheriff’s Report | March 1 – 7, 2017
March 1, 2017 17-001124 Animal at Large 16:14:16 03/01/17 A Lopez Island deputy was sent to check on sheep out in the roadway. The sheep were out in a pasture when the deputy arrived. Nearby
Inslee Statement on Anti-Semitic Vandalism at Temple De Hirsch Sinai
-- from Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- “Yesterday’s act of vandalism at the Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle is the latest in a wave of anti-Semitic threats against our state’s Jewish community. “We can’t ignore
