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Here’s a thought…

“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

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Friday Harbor Women Also Marching

Lin McNulty2017-01-17T12:41:30-08:00January 17th, 2017|

Saturday, January 21, Noon, San Juan County Courthouse -- from Roberta Michelle Stringer -- Residents of the San Juan Islands are coming together to support human rights and the environment in our county and our

Letter to Editor | Never a Better Time for School Bond

Lin McNulty2017-01-15T15:12:41-08:00January 16th, 2017|

-- from Jim Shaffer-Bauck -- One of the most important investments a community can make is in the education of its youth, an investment that produces returns not only to the students directly benefiting, but

The Promise of Martin Luther King, Jr. Marches On

Lin McNulty2017-01-16T20:46:03-08:00January 16th, 2017|

"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe

Local Women Have Their Marching Orders

Lin McNulty2017-01-15T10:32:05-08:00January 15th, 2017|

-- from Mary Gropp -- The 2016 United States Presidential campaign and election received an enormous amount of attention. The upcoming Inauguration has inspired a desire to express feelings about important issues. The Women's March on

“Growler” Draft Environmental Impact Statement: The Emperor Has No Clothes

Lin McNulty2017-01-15T11:06:19-08:00January 15th, 2017|

--from Chom Greacen, Member, Quiet Skies over San Juan County-- The Navy plans to add 36 EA-18G “Growler” fighter jets and roughly double the number of Growler flight operations out of Whidbey Island Naval Air

Sheriff’s Report | January 4 – 10, 2017

Lin McNulty2017-01-14T13:39:55-08:00January 14th, 2017|

January 4, 2017 17-000081 Malicious Mischief 11:08:37 01/04/17 Deputy received a call back regarding two cases of malicious mischief at two residences on Shaw Island. No suspects known, no known loss. A Report was taken.

Navy Agrees To Extend Environmental Impact Study Public Comment Period

Lin McNulty2017-01-13T13:26:24-08:00January 13th, 2017|

-- from Douglas Wagoner -- After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Navy today announced it will extend by 30 days the ongoing public

Breaking News | County’s Top Officials Affirm Existing Local Policies with Immigrants

Lin McNulty2017-01-12T13:40:50-08:00January 10th, 2017|

-- from San Juan County Communications -- At the first meeting of the San Juan County Council in 2017, the County’s top law enforcement officers and the Council members talked about immigrants in the community

Washington State Ferries Spring Cover Contest

Lin McNulty2017-01-06T13:06:50-08:00January 8th, 2017|

-- from Washington State Ferries -- It’s cold, windy, and in some cases snowy outside, a typical Pacific Northwest winter, but this ought to put a spring in your step! We’re looking for a fresh

Sheriff’s Report | December 28, 2016 – January 3, 2017

Lin McNulty2017-01-06T15:24:58-08:00January 7th, 2017|

December 28, 2016 16-009469 Domestic Dispute or Assault 02:41:08 12/28/16 A Deputy was dispatched to Discovery Way, Eastsound, reference domestic violence. Deputies arrived and conducted an initial investigation and a report was completed. 16-009470 Accident-NonInj