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Guest Column: Reverberations from Orlando
-- by Fred Klein -- Even though the recent mass shooting in Orlando was only briefly in the news…the story having been eclipsed by the tragic death-by-alligator of a toddler at Disney World…fifty people being gunned down
Sheriff’s Report | June 8 – 14, 2016
June 8, 2016 16-003646 Noise Complaint /not dogs 07:44:28 06/08/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a Noise Ordinance violation in Friday Harbor. Both parties were contacted and a report was taken. No further. 16-003651 Fraud
Flotsam & Jetsam | New WSF Virtual Reality
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- On a placid and calm commute from Orcas to Friday Harbor the other day, sun streaming through the windows and deck softly vibrating as if powered by
Weekend Update: Fully Reserved
-- from Washington State Ferries -- AS OF 5:38 p.m.: For Friday, June 17, westbound vehicle reservations are fully reserved for the 7:20 pm sailing to Shaw and Orcas, 8:20 pm to Friday Harbor, 9:00
Noise Victims Criticize Navy’s Response to Complaints
-- from Ken Pickard, Citizens of Ebey Reserve -- The Navy’s response to complaints of health harms caused by its EA-18G Growler jets has brought criticism and a challenge from noise victims on Whidbey Island. The
Ferry Advisory Meeting Draws Crowd of Nine
-- by Lin McNulty -- County Councilmember Rick Hughes and Ferry Advisory Committee Member Larry Vandermay hosted a public forum on Wednesday afternoon at Eastsound Fire Station with a throng of nine attendees in the
Larsen Introduces Amendment to Reduce Growler Noise
Research to Reduce Jet Noise Would Receive $2 Million Boost Under Larsen’s Provision -- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) [Wednesday] announced that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet
Marc Hennemann to Run for U.S. House of Representatives
-- from BJ. Guillot for Marc4congress.com Marc Hennemann announced [earlier this spring] that he is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Second Congressional District. Mr. Hennemann served in the U.S. Air
Dump Your Hazardous Waste for Free
Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Recycling -- from San Juan County Public Works/Solid Waste -- What? The hazardous waste roundup collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose
Win / Win: Market Bucks Supports Local Food
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has partnered with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Lopez Locavores, and the Honeywell Foundation to offer
NAS Whidbey Rescues Stranded Mt. Hood Climbers
-- from Commander, Navy Installations Command -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission on Mount Hood, Ore., on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
Council To Attend Ferry Advisory Meeting
Wednesday June 15, 4 – 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- Notice of the SJC Council Attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Forum, Wednesday June 15, 2016 on Orcas Island The Council
Auditor Explains the “A Team” and Ballot Processing
-- from F. Milene Henley, Auditor -- The sixth 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
Fire Commission Calls Special Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, Board Secretary -- Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date: June
2016 OHS Graduates a Very Special Class
-- by Cara Russell -- It was sandals and unique socks for the Shrek-loving graduates. On Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m., Orcas Island High School class of 2016 held their graduation ceremony to a
Eastbound from Orcas? No Reservations Left for Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, June 12, vehicle reservations for all sailings from Orcas to Anacortes are fully reserved. Reservations from Friday Harbor to Anacortes are available for most departures. Reserve up
