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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
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