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NAS Whidbey Rescues Two in Two Days; One on Lopez
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- The Search and Rescue (SAR) unit from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue on Monday, June 27 and a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Tuesday, June
Meet the Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Saturday, July 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Ship Bay -- from Rick Hughes -- Steve Hobbs of the 44th district, now running for State Lieutenant Governor The public
Fire Commissioners to Meet Wednesday
-- from OIFR -- The Board of Fire Commissioners for the San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 (OIFR) will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Meeting
Orcas Schools Looks for a New Elementary Principal
-- by Eric C. Webb, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Elementary School will be under new leadership for the 2016-17 school year. I can assure you that great care will be taken in
Inslee Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Plan B Case
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Stormans Inc. v. Wiesman, 15-862, which affirms pharmacists must dispense Plan B and
School Board Hires and Seeks Teachers and Administrators
-- Capital Bond Considered -- by Margie Doyle, updated June 28 at 12:45 p.m. -- At the Orcas Island School District regular board meeting on June 23, 2016, the board agreed to hire the following
Orcas Fire Commission Receives Results of Organizational Assessment
-- by Lin McNulty -- Jim Darling reported back to the Orcas Fire Board of Commissioners at a special meeting held on June 14, 2016. The consultant report was instituted in early May as the Board
High School Teacher Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
-- by Margie Doyle -- Gerald Grillet-Tinner is in jail pending sentencing, after a 12-member jury found him guilty of two counts of sexual misconduct in the first degree with a minor, County Prosecuting Attorney
Sheriff’s Report | June 15 – 21, 2016
June 15, 2016 16-003841 Fraud 10:43:52 06/15/16 A Deputy received an identity theft complaint from a Lopez Island resident. The reporting person stated an unidentified person attempted to activate a credit card using his personal
Changes at the Port of Friday Harbor
-- from Barbara Marrett, Port Commission President -- Ted Fitzgerald, Port of Friday Harbor Executive Director The Port of Friday Harbor Commission is pleased to announce Ted Fitzgerald of Brookings, Oregon as the
Scandals May Sink Mayoral Bids
-- by Layna Mosley and Andrew Reynolds, political analysts -- The 2016 Mayoral election is one of the craziest races we’ve seen, with a field of candidates that has drawn support from near and far. As
Friday Ferry Forecast: No Westbound Reservations Available
-- from Washington State Ferries -- As of 10:11 p.m., Thursday, June 23: For Friday, June 24, westbound vehicle reservations are fully reserved for the Anacortes 10:20 am through 9:00 pm sailings to Shaw and Orcas.*
Larsen Releases Statement on House Sit-in
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after more than 100 U.S. Representatives and Senators held a sit-in on the House floor to demand action on gun violence
County Permit Office Now on Orcas
- Also on Lopez and Shaw Islands every week -- by Margie Doyle -- Jason Hensel, County Building Inspector, holds regular office hours on Wednesdays to help with building projects County Building Inspector
Fire Commission Covered a Number of Items in Regular Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire Commissioners were brought up to date on a number of projects in the works at their meeting on Monday, June 20. FINANCIALS: The Board approved the Financials for
Elections Office to Test (Equipment) for Logic, Accuracy
Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- Vote counting equipment testing on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in
