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Sheriff’s Report | February 26 – March 3, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 25-001093 Communications Problem 10:11:33 02/26/25 An Orcas Deputy took a report of harassment. The incident was investigated, and charges will be forwarded to the
Mysterious unmanned warship spotted off of Washington state coast
||| FROM THE INDEPENDENT ||| A state-of-the-art unmanned warship designed for fully autonomous naval missions has been spotted in waters off of Washington state The USX-1 Defiant was being pushed by tug boat earlier this week
Latest from Lekanoff | Healing, housing, hard choices: Investing in Washington’s Future
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Happy Fantastic Friday! In 2025, I continue to invest in the "Heal One Washington" foundation and remain committed to identifying key policies, regulations, and fiscal strategies
WSF Weekly Report | Ferguson press conference; women’s history; DST
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve This morning, Gov. Bob Ferguson held his second press conference about WSF. He announced a decision that will allow us to restore more
Groups lobby for more gun regulations in Washington as opponents question effectiveness
||| FROM ALBERT JAMES – OLYMPIA NEWS BUREAU ||| Dozens of advocates descended on the state capitol Thursday to push lawmakers for more gun control laws. They argue more needs to be done to curb
Governor Ferguson announces plan to restore Washington State Ferries to full service by this summer
Delay is part of plan to fully restore domestic ferry service by this summer ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR BOB FERGUSON ||| SEATTLE – Governor Bob Ferguson announced today he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for
Jury excused for March 10-21, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: MARCH 10-21, 2025 For the jury period beginning Monday, March 10th through Friday March 21st, all jurors are excused.
Vashon Island reacts to Ferguson WSF announcement
||| FROM AMY DRYER for VASHON CHAMBER ||| Vashon Island, WA – At a press conference this morning, Governor Bob Ferguson announced a major win for ferry-served communities: Washington State Ferries (WSF) will restore full service
Guest Opinion | Vote yes on upcoming ballot measure to keep our Health Clinic operating
||| FROM MIKE MILLER ||| The upcoming April election contains a vital measure to continue funding our health clinic. I propose we should all vote Yes. Why? First some back story. For those of you
Bill would allow people to sue Washington cities and counties over public camping bans
||| FROM CAMERON SHEPPARD for TACOMA NEW TRIBUNE ||| The Washington Legislature is considering a bill that would allow cities and counties to be sued for enforcing any ban on public camping that is not
SJC Monthly News Digest – February 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Prioritizing Accessibility & Connectivity, San Juan County Launches Newsletters & Website Update San Juan County is pleased to announce new ways to stay connected to news and events
County to test vote counting equipment in March
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Elections office will be holding a “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used for the County’s April 22, 2025, Special election. The test
Rep. Alex Ramel | Legislative update
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| Dear Neighbors, Over the last two weeks, we’ve crossed two major legislative deadlines - fiscal cutoff, the last chance for bills affecting state spending or revenue
You’re invited to Fire Chief candidates meet and greet
||| FROM DIMITRI STANKEVICH for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 initiated a Fire Chief search last month. The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners invites
Sheriff’s Report | February 19 – 25, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 25-000962 Welfare Check 13:40:34 02/19/25 San Juan Deputy was sent to a request for a welfare check. The person was unable to be contacted,
Join Us! Eastsound Planning Review Committee to review Urban Growth Area updates
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is working to shape the future of Eastsound’s growth and development and is inviting the community to participate! On Thursday, March 6th, the
