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Ranker on Immigration Rights, Outdoor Preschool, Education
-- from Dave Pringle, Senator Ranker's Office -- The Washington State Senate holds a Pro Forma Session, Jan. 27, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [Monday]: Protecting Immigrants' Rights Our
Recount Requested in Orcas Island School Bond Proposition
Friday, March 3, 8:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from San Juan County Communications -- On Monday morning, Feb. 27, the San Juan County Elections Office received an application for a manual recount of the Orcas
Guest Opinion | My Visit to a Detention Center
-- from Bill Buchan -- A few weeks ago when our "so-called" President sprung his seven Muslim country travel ban on our nation on a Friday afternoon, I woke up very angry at 4 a.m.
Eastsound Planners Hear from Public Works, Visioners, and Waterfront Developers
Thursday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, following the Approval of Minutes (for February 2017- sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/11497) and public comments, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will
Sheriff’s Report | February 15 – 21, 2017
February 15, 2017 17-000853 Welfare Check 06:03:39 02/15/17 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence on for a firearms complaint. It was determined a woman pointed a loaded gun at her ex-husband. The Deputy
Senator Ranker Meets with the Orcas Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Senator Kevin Ranker addresses the gathering at Orcas Center on Sunday afternoon Senator Kevin Ranker advocated "Hope and Action" to over 235 people at the Orcas Center on
Vikings On the Road, and Streaming Locally at White Horse
-- from Justin Paulsen, Vikings Booster Club -- Vikings Basketball is on the road this weekend, and the Orcas Booster Club wants to make sure you don't miss any of the action. Thanks to our
It’s Official: School Bond Fails by Three Votes
-- by Lin McNulty -- The votes are all in, they are tallied, and the results from the Feb. 14 election in San Juan County are certified. A turnout of 2,215 voters (51.98 percent of
Ferry Update: Friday sailings served by the Kitsap
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF)-- UPDATE: 9 pm: On Friday, February 24, the Kitsap temporarily joins the [Anacortes-San Juans] route as the #2 vessel while the Chelan undergoes engine repairs. Vessel capacity remains the
Inslee Signs Executive Order Protecting Rights, Services for Washingtonian Immigrants
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Inslee with legislators during the media availability for executive order 17–01, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to tolerance, diversity, and inclusiveness in Olympia, Wash., Feb. 23, 2017. (Official Governor’s
Draft Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The county has received draft digital flood map layers from FEMA that include base flood elevations. The County has begun to use the base flood elevation information in
Auditor Gives Update on Orcas School District Bond Measure
-- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- I’ve been asked why the San Juan County Elections Office is waiting to count 15 ballots in the Orcas School District Election. At this point, the measure is
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
