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Sheriff’s Report | July 20 – 26, 2016
July 20, 2016 16-005070 Harassment 00:14:25 07/20/16 A Friday Harbor resident reported his Facebook account being hacked by a female subject that has a restraining order against him. This incident occurred during the weekend of
Letter to Editor | Bob Jarman is the Real Deal
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- As someone who has worked in the political infield both in state and local government, in two states, for over 12 years, I have been through a few election cycles.
Wildland Fire Reported Near Golf Course
-- by Lin McNulty -- At 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, a resident in the Golf View Estates area reported smoke in the nearby woods. OIFR responded with 19 personnel. Further investigation revealed a 20'x50'
Multiple Agencies Respond to Decatur Medical Call
-- by Lin McNulty -- On Thursday, July 28, at 12:50 p.m., units from Orcas Fire and Rescue, Airlift Northwest, and San Juan EMS were dispatched to remote Decatur Island to assist with a female patient
School Board Meeting and Public Hearing Today!
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- The regular monthly meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors will take place at the School Library at 5 p.m. today with the
Guest Opinion: Animals are Life, Not Property
-- from Jane Alden -- I had reason, today, to speak to a police officer regarding animal abuse. What I learned was so shocking that I want to share it. It seems that in WA,
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Stranded Mount Baker Climbers
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission on Mount Baker in northern Washington on Friday, July 22,
Rep. Larsen Introduces Computer App Contest
-- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced [on July 26] the launch of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge – an opportunity for students to learn key computer
Confused About Primary Election? Help Available Online
-- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- This year’s primary is long and confusing, with many candidates for several of the state-wide elections. For that reason, the San Juan County Elections Office has received an unusually
Eastbound Reservations Full From Orcas
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, July 24, eastbound vehicle space is fully reserved for the remainder of the day from Orcas Island. Space is still available departing Friday Harbor on the 6:30pm
Deer Harbor Bridge | This Week’s Construction
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Crews will be constructing the embankment on the east side of the existing timber bridge for the detour road. Crews will also be grading the west side of
Sheriff’s Report | July 13 – 19, 2016
July 13, 2016 16-004854 Animal at Large 10:09:18 07/13/16 A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding a neighbor's dog creating a nuisance. The dog owner was cited for the dog running at large. 16-004859 Threats
Support Orcas Schools through Education Foundation
-- from Janet Brownell for OIEF -- [As of July 19], the Orcas Island Education Foundation is in its last 7 days of the "One Arm Tied Behind Your Back" challenge. Started on June 22,
Help the Ferries Improve the Reservation System
-- from Anne Haley, Chairman, Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is asking members of the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) both users and non-users to provide their views/opinions on the
Our Representatives Report: “Questioning NATO Commitment Is Dangerous”
-- from U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- On July 21, 2016, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned
Economic Development Council Seeks Assistant
-- from Victoria Compton, Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Title of Position: Economic Development Program Assistant Job Description: Plan, organize, develop, implement, oversee and review economic development programs and activities. Involves: Organize
