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County Takes a Look Back on a Productive 2016
-- from Mike Thomas, County Manager -- The holiday season is a good time to reflect on all that was accomplished on behalf of the citizens of San Juan County in 2016. The County Council
Orcas Issues Predicts: Expect the Unexpected in 2017
Orcas Medical Center will receive the necessary donations by the January 15 date to proceed with the agreement with University of Washington Neighborhood Clinics to assume operations at OMC. Growlers will soon be practicing landings
Rick Hughes Sworn in as County Councilman from Orcas
Judge Steward Andrew swears in Richard Hughes as San Juan County Councilman, Dec. 31, 2016 -- by Margie Doyle -- Rick Hughes was sworn in as San Juan County Councilman on this blustery
Sheriff’s Report | December 21 – 28, 2016
December 21, 2016 16-009345 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:14:23 12/21/16 Lopez Island Deputies responded to a suspected domestic violence incident on Mud Bay Road on 12/21/16. The reporting person stated he heard loud threats of
NAS Whidbey SAR Conducts Christmas Eve Medical Evacuation
-- from Mike Welding -- NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Friday, December 24, from
Navy Releases Preliminary Drinking Water Test Results Near NAS
-- 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 (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Dec. 23, the
Sheriff’s Report | December 14 – 20, 2016
December 14, 2016 16-009227 Found Property 13:29:14 12/14/16 A Lopez Island man turned in a carton of pasta that he had found on Ferry Rd., Lopez Island. Attempts to identify the owner will be made.
Ranker Chosen as Number-one Democrat on Senate Budget
-- from Senator Ranker's Office -- Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee, Jan. 27, 2015. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, has been chosen by his colleagues to serve as the lead Democrat in
Disorderly Passenger Causes Bremerton-bound Ferry to Turn Back to Seattle
-- from KOMO News -- Law enforcement questioned two people in two incidents on board state ferries Sunday, one of which resulted in a boat's being turned around. The captain of a Bremerton-bound ferry aborted
History Made with Larsen Bipartisan Water Bill
-- from Congressman Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that President Obama has signed the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act – authorizing an effort he spearheaded to secure $451 million
Operational Pause for Growlers, Super Hornets Lifted
-- from Naval Air Forces, San Diego -- Naval Air Forces directed the Growler and Super Hornet squadrons to resume normal operations after an operational pause that was put into effect following a Growler ground mishap
Two Orcas Island Ballot Measures Need Opponents
-- from Milene Henley -- Two local taxing districts have submitted resolutions to the San Juan County Auditor to place measures on the February 2017 ballot. The Orcas Island School District is proposing a general
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- The Contractor will set the final two girders next Monday and Tuesday requiring a road closure from 8:30-9:30 AM. Construction crews will set the last two of seven 46-ton
Sheriff’s Report | December 7 – 13, 2016
December 7, 2016 16-009097 Citizen Assist 00:06:57 12/07/16 While conducting a business check of a local Eastsound establishment a disturbance occurred. The Deputy conducted a preliminary investigation and completed an informational report. 16-009104 Trespassing 15:24:05
Naval Air Force Suspends Hornet, Growler Flights Following Emergency
-- from NAS Whidbey -- A U. S. Navy E/A-18G jet assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 experienced an on-deck emergency at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island at approximately 1100 (PST), on [Friday].
Warning: Thaw Following Sub-Freezing Temperature May Present New Problems
-- from Paul Kamin, originally published Dec. 17, 2016 -- Orcas Island does not regularly experience the extended cold spell that we’ve seen in the past week. The weather forecast suggest that the sub-freezing temperatures
