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Larsen Lambasts Attack on Reproductive Rights
-- from the Office of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge his colleagues to oppose H.R. 7 – a
Letter Home from the Seattle Women’s March
-- from Anji Ringzin -- According to the Washington Post, when the results of the presidential election became clear, Grandmother Teresa Shook -- a retired attorney in Hawaii -- turned to the Facebook page Pantsuit
Washington Launches an Updated Invasive Species Reporting App
-- from WA Recreation and Conservation Office -- Who should you tell if you reel in a strange fish, find a new plant taking over in your yard or local park, spot a strange insect
Morris Bill Would Give Electricity Customers More Service, Incentive Options
-- from Rep. Jeff Morris' Office -- Technology often drives change in how services are provided, and electric utilities aren’t immune, which is why Rep. Jeff Morris has introduced a bill giving them more flexibility
Letter Home From the Ashland Women’s March
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Ashland [Oregon] organizers were expecting 3000 marchers but more than 6000 showed up. There were men and women, hippies and veterans, young and old, some in strollers, others in wheelchairs
Orcas In Step With Worldwide Marches
-- from Bob Phalan -- [metaslider id=49672] As many residents of Orcas Island cringed on Friday January 20, 2017, they were preparing for multiple rallies they would attend on Saturday. Seattle, Bellingham and Friday Harbor are
Editorial | The Morning After — Women March to Make a Difference
-- by Margie Doyle -- Yes, I protest [metaslider id=49683] Here I am in Port Townsend, two ferry rides off Orcas Island, joining a line of resisters to the new administration. I held
Sheriff’s Report | January 12 – 16, 2017
January 12, 2017 17-000235 Theft 08:09:48 01/12/17 A deputy responded to a theft at a Friday Harbor business. The complainant reported multiple work tools taken from the bed of his work truck. This incident occurred
Statement from Gov. Inslee on Today’s Inaugural Events
-- from Office of the Governor -- “I want to thank President Barack Obama, who served eight years with a level of grace, dignity, diligence and humor that inspired a renewed confidence and respect in
To Promote the Orderly Transfer of Executive Power
Presidential Transition Act of 1963 Public Law 88-277 Eighty-eighth Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the seventh day of January,
Orcas Women and Children to March Across the Country on Saturday
-- from Kristin Kolb -- Numerous Orcas Island women and children are amassing in Washington, D.C., Seattle, Friday Harbor, and Eastsound, for the Women’s March on Washington this coming Saturday, January 21, the day after
2017 Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Deadline
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is accepting applications for detached ADU permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers until 4:30 pm February
San Juan County Marchers Registered for Seattle March
-- from Mary Gropp -- San Juan County will be well represented at the Womxns March in Seattle on Saturday January 21. With an expected attendance of 20 to 30,000, many islanders have expressed a
Fire Commission Addresses Public Comment
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners, in a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 17, discussed the need to include Public Comment in their sessions. Board Chair Wes Heinmiller says the
Filing Period to Be Open for Lopez Hospital District Commissioners
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On February 10, the County Council will consider a request to form a hospital district on Lopez Island. Assuming Council approves the proposition, it will go to
Health and Community Services Urges Public Action to Prevent Spread of Influenza
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, although we are not currently seeing the epidemic levels reported in other parts of Washington state. San Juan
