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Fire Aboard Yakima Extinguished in Minutes
[Editor's Note: The Yakima has been towed from the Friday Harbor terminal and regular service has resumed beginning with the 3:40 p.m. departure from Friday Harbor to Lopez and Anacortes.] -- from John B. Vezina, Government Relations Liaison, Washington
Friday Harbor Terminal Previously Out of Service: Now Back
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Yakima being towed from Friday Harbor dock. Photo by Jim Corenman FAC Chair March 8, 2:55 p.m. The Yakima has been towed from the Friday Harbor terminal and
League of Women Voters Addresses Healthcare
Monday, March 14 , from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- "What’s Next in U.S. Healthcare: Human Face of Obamacare: Promises
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, County Officials for Your Time
-- from Arthur de Haan -- Thank you Rick Hughes, Brian Vincent and Russ Harvey for spending 2.5 hours to walk the[Dolphin Bay] road with me and our neighbors. It was helpful to get an
Auditor Explains Voting in Washington
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- The second 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
Sheriff’s Report: February 24 – March 1, 2016
February 24, 2016 16-000963 Agency Assistance 11:56:29 02/24/16 Two Eastsound residents reported suspicions concerning behavior about someone. That person was later given a trespass warning. A report was made. 16-000965 Accident-HitRun 13:01:41 02/24/16 Deputy responded
Orcas School Board: from Montessori to Football
Vikings foresee fielding football this fall -- by Margie Doyle-- At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) meeting on Feb. 25, a charming duo of elementary Montessori students thanked the school board. One, Scarlett Coffey
Council to Review Shoreline Plan Draft
-- from Colin Maycock, Planner IV, Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Council is meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 to review and discuss the draft components of the Shoreline Master Plan
What About That Hole in the Samish Hull?
-- by Lin McNulty -- WSF ferry Samish pictured during initial construction. The 144-car ferry Samish was christened less than a year ago, on May 20, 2015, and introduced on the San Juan Islands
Walk Dolphin Bay Road with Rick Hughes
Thursday March 3, 10 a.m., Dolphin Bay Rd near Rain Tree Lane -- from Sue Kollet -- San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes and Public Works Director Brian Vincent will be walking the section of
Eastsound Planning Review Committee To Hold Public Meeting
Thursday, March 3, from 3 to 5 p.m at the Eastsound Fire Hall At the regular meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) Co-chair Greg Ayers will introduce two new EPRC Members – Dan
News from Hughes: Ferries, the Shorelines, the Internet and Streetlights
Council Member Rick Hughes -- by Margie Doyle, updated March 2 at 4 p.m. -- Ferries and the Reservation System After several reservation schedule changes floated at public meetings last fall, Hughes says
Our Representatives Report | Ranker: Budget Fails to Address Critical Needs
-- from Rick Manugian, Sen. Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today [February 26, 2016] following the Senate’s passage of the 2016 supplemental operating budget. “Traditional bipartisan negotiations on
Democratic Caucus Participation Clarified
Important Update About Democratic Caucus -- from David Turnoy, Vice Chair, San Juan County Democrats for Orcas Island -- There has been some more information released by the state Democratic Party about the Democratic caucus on
Sheriff’s Report: February 17 – 23, 2016
February 17, 2016 16-000850 Theft 11:44:39 02/17/16 Deputy received a report of a burglary to a shop in Friday Harbor. Currently there are no suspects. 16-000851 Civil Problem 13:23:06 02/17/16 I was dispatched to an
Chat Over Coffee with FRIENDS of the San Juans
-- from Katie Fleming for the Friends of the San Juans -- Come Meet Staff and Board from FRIENDS of the San Juans on March 3 Friends of the San Juans will host a “Coffee and
