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Governor Inslee: Fully Fund K-12 Schools Now
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Governor releases plan to fully fund basic education, promote strategies to recruit great teachers and support struggling students Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday unveiled a plan against
Washington Joins New International Alliance Calling for Protection of Ocean
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee joined other West Coast governors and leaders from around the world in a call for action to protect the ocean from further acidification damage. Washington
Hiyu Up for Sale, But Hurry as Bids Close Soon
1967 150 Ft. CAR/PASSENGER FERRY M/V HIYU More media Year Make/Brand Model VIN/Serial 1967 Gunderson Brothers Engine NA HIN/IMO#8645 Condition Category Inventory ID See Description Boats and Marine Supplies 16-3175 1967 150 Ft. CAR/PASSENGER FERRY
Auditor Reflects on Election Moments
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- (The twelfth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration
Snow, Cold, Library Work Continues on Schedule
-- from the Orcas Island Library -- Orcas Island Public Library continues expansion project Framing: The majority of the framing was estimated to be complete last week. Additional miscellaneous areas will be completed
Immigration Rights Talk on Lopez
Wednesday, Dec. 14 on Lopez, 160 Village Rd -- from Eleanor Hoague -- Daniel Perez from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project will give a talk in Spanish called "Know Your Rights" next Wednesday, December 14th
Sheriff’s Report | November 30 – December 6, 2016
November 30, 2016 16-008946 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:04:18 11/30/16 A Lopez Island Deputy responded to an unoccupied residence on Hodgson Road on for a suspicious circumstance complaint. The Deputy saw nothing suspicious while on scene and determined
Meeting on Lopez Re: Growlers
Wednesday, December 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Sue Kollet -- The Council will be attending an Open House on Lopez Island at the Lopez Center for the Community and the Arts,
Guest Opinion: Orcas Medical Center Questions & Answers
-– from the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) –- (Updated Dec. 5, 2016) (This is the first in a series of answers to frequently asked questions about the OMF/UW Medicine plan to have a UW Neighborhood
County Looks to Fill Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
No Monday Morning Ferry Service between Anacortes, Lopez, Friday Harbor
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to necessary repairs the 6:20 a.m. departure of the M/V Samish from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor is cancelled. This will also cancel the 8:05 a.m. Friday
New Vehicle Licensing System Coming On Board; Expect Delays
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Washington State residents with vehicle and vessel transactions due in December are urged to complete them by Friday, December 9. On Monday, December 12, the Washington State Department
Sheriff’s Report | November 23 – 27, 2016
November 23, 2016 16-008784 Controlled Substance Problem 08:54:05 11/23/16 A student at the Friday Harbor High School was found to be under the influence of marijuana while in class. The student was found to be
San Juan County Issues Pertussis Health Alert
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Three San Juan Island children have been diagnosed with Pertussis, or “whooping cough.” San Juan County Health & Community Services is currently working with the families of these
Last County Flea Market of 2016
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Parks & Fair -- County Fair Flea Market Saturday morning, Dec. 10 on San Juan Island Mark your calendars, last Flea Market of 2016
EPRC Chair Resigns – Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- Greg Ayers current chair, announced his resignation from the Eastsound PlannIng Review Committee (EPRC) county advisory group at its monthly meeting on December 1. The group currently consists of Ayers,
