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Ferries’ Chief to Meet with San Juan County Residents
Tuesday, August 9, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith will travel to the San Juan Islands for three days beginning Tuesday, August
School Board Adopts 2016-17 Budget
-- by Margie Doyle, updated August 2 at 3:45 p.m. -- At the July 28 meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board, the main order of business was to approve and adopt the
Orcas Island Library to Place Levy Measure on November 8 Ballot
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- Construction is underway for the Orcas Island Library expansion. In response to community feedback and long-term evaluation, the Library has added more space, more technology and a larger collection. The
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,
