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“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

LATEST IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Ferry Alert: Two Sailings Tonight to be Delayed

Lin McNulty2016-09-20T16:52:28-07:00September 20th, 2016|

-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Please be advised that tonight, September 20, the M/V Yakima will tie up early for a repair to the coolant system in the ship’s service generator. While no

New Trial Ordered for Convicted OHS Teacher

Community2020-11-09T15:26:09-08:00September 20th, 2016|

-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas High School teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner, convicted in June of Sexual Misconduct following a report of sexual relations with a student, has been released from jail pending a new trial

Letter to Editor | Evaluate Elements of Proposed Bond on their Separate Merits

Lin McNulty2016-09-20T17:07:09-07:00September 20th, 2016|

--from Miriam Ziegler-- This letter is in response to Peg Manning’s comment following Martha Farish’s excellent “Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion,” published 9/19/16. I cannot address Peg’s question about construction

Fire Risk Status Now “Low”

Lin McNulty2016-09-20T16:52:09-07:00September 20th, 2016|

Fire Risk Status "LOW," Burn Permits set to begin October 3rd -- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has reduced

Letter to Editor | Did You Get Our Mis-directed Mail?

Lin McNulty2016-09-21T14:21:22-07:00September 20th, 2016|

-- from Antoinette Botsford for Shinola Jewelry -- UPDATE 2:15, September 21: It was discovered. Within the post office building, if not the post office itself. Thanks for caring. Love, AB A small package directed

Whidbey Naval Air Station Rescues Five in Olympic Mountains

Lin McNulty2016-09-19T08:58:26-07:00September 20th, 2016|

-- 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 near the High Steel Bridge in the Olympic

Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion

Lin McNulty2016-09-19T08:54:19-07:00September 19th, 2016|

-- by Martha Farish -- The issue [of the School's Phase III bond proposal] needs broad public input. Everyone involved is trying to do the “right” thing. A historical note: before Orcas Park and Rec

U.S. Rep Challenger Henneman to Debate Green Party’s Vega

Lin McNulty2016-09-19T08:46:41-07:00September 19th, 2016|

Saturday Sept. 24th at 5 p.m. in Everett --from the office of Marc Hennemann -- Marc Hennemann, [Republican challenger to U.S. Congressional Representative Rick Larsen], will debate Green Party Write-in Candidate Tyler Vega on Saturday

No Eastbound Reservations Until 10:05 p.m.

Lin McNulty2016-09-19T09:24:22-07:00September 18th, 2016|

-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, Sept. 18, vehicle reservations are only available for the 10:05pm departure from Orcas to Anacortes. Reservation status is subject to change because of last-minute cancellations or changes

Meet Council Candidate Bill Watson at House Party

Lin McNulty2016-09-17T16:19:10-07:00September 17th, 2016|

Saturday, September 24, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. -- from David & Geri Turnoy -- We are hosting a house party on Saturday, September 24, for Orcas residents to come meet progressive County Council candidate Bill

Sheriff’s Report | September 7 – 12, 2016

Lin McNulty2016-09-17T11:07:43-07:00September 17th, 2016|

September 7, 2016 16-006746 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:40:54 09/07/16 The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Suspicious Circumstance in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and made contact with the involved parties. One subject