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News Brief | Washington bill would round cash transactions to the nearest nickel
||| FROM KOMO-4 NEWS ||| Without clear guidance, cash-only businesses have been unsure of how to handle rounding, which can create confusion and errors in transactions. HB 2334 solves this problem by putting clear rules
Spring sailing season reservations open Tuesday, Jan. 27
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Vehicle reservations for the spring 2026 schedule (March 22 through June 13) will be available at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. To ensure a smooth and fair experience during this high-demand
Washington State Ferries 2025 Year in Review
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Washington State Ferries made significant headway in 2025. We reached notable operational milestones by delivering more dependable service. We also unveiled North America’s largest hybrid-electric vessel and strengthened our
Rep. Alex Ramel | When D.C. pulls back, WA steps up
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, my colleagues and I are staying focused on what matters most to our community: affordability, a fair tax system, and
Join in Women’s March | Walking Out for America
||| FROM BETH HELSTIEN ||| Please join me in the Women's March Walking Out for America on Tuesday, January 20 at 2 PM at the San Juan County Courthouse. Join a short "walkout" (as in
WSF online community meetings coming up
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| We’re hosting two online community meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. This is your chance to share feedback and ask us questions. Each meeting
Sheriff’s Report | December 31, 2025 – January 6, 2026
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 25-008836 Kidnapping 17:19:51 12/31/25 Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a call connected to a welfare check. The individual was contacted, and it
Latest from Lekanoff | First Fantastic Friday – Legislative Preview
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Happy first Fantastic Friday of the new year! I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe, healthy, and grounded as we step into
Protecting the environment and local law enforcement big winners in Larsen-backed bills
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting yes on a package of three Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) spending bills. The package passed the House with
Community meeting on Shaw to discuss future of public works road maintenance
There will be an opportunity for questions, answers, and a discussion. All are welcome to join online ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| To kick off the new year, San Juan County officials will
Tonight | Stand in solidarity with Minneapolis
A candlelight vigil in memory of Renee Nicole Good ||| FROM INDIVISIBLE SAN JUANS ||| These are some dark and tumultuous times, accelerating under our current administration. Tonight, January 9, at 5:30pm, at the Courthouse Lawn, we
WSF Weekly Report | Holiday traffic; broken boats; Governor’s plan for new boats
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve We’ve had an unfortunate start to the new year and thank our customers for bearing with us as we get things back
Jurors for Jan. 12-16 are excused
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: JANUARY 12-16, 2026 All jurors summonsed for jury service beginning Monday January 12th, through Friday January 16th, are excused.
County to test vote counting equipment in January
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Elections Office will conduct a “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used for the County’s February 10, 2026, Special election. The test is
Orcas Islanders Wanted | County seeks volunteers for Orcas Island-specific committee seats
There are currently vacant positions on the County’s Planning Commission, EPRC, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Noxious Weed Control Board. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Do you live on Orcas Island? Are you
Sheriff’s Report | December 17 – 30, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 25-008558 Trespassing 10:44:01 12/17/25 An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a trespassing incident in the downtown Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that the landlord
