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How San Juan County Voted in Statewide Primary
August 2, 2016 Primary Last updated on 08/03/2016 7:57 AM Number of Precincts 19 Number of Registered Voters 12,379 Total Ballots Counted 3,546 Estimated Ballots Left to Count Next Ballot Count On 08/03/2016 5:00 PM
Rep. Rick Larsen Wins WA-02 Primary
-- from Melissa Schwartz -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement tonight after winning the primary for Washington’s 2nd congressional district: “I want to thank the voters of the 2nd District for putting their
EPRC Agenda for Thursday Meeting
Thursday, August 4, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Greg Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 4, 2016 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan – 2016 Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks
Auditor Talks About the Primary Process
The eighth 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 in the County. (View first article HERE.
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
