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How Are We Doing? Auditor’s Quarterly Review
-- from F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- If you’ve ever wanted to be a plumber, now’s the time. Judging from the number of radio ads I’ve heard recently for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other
Westbound Ferries All Full Up for Today
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Friday, May 27, vehicle reservations from Anacortes to: Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and Friday Harbor are full for the remainder of the day.* If you have a reservation, it
Special Fire Commission Meeting Tomorrow
Friday, May 27, 2:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, District Secretary -- Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date: May
San Juan County Parks’ Drone Policy in Effect
-- from San Juan Communications -- San Juan County has adopted an Unmanned Aircraft System (“drone”) policy for County parks and the fairgrounds. Beginning on February 2, 2016, the launching, landing, or operating of unmanned
Here They Come: Busy Ferry Weekend Ahead
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF expects a record number of ferry travelers this weekend, so please plan ahead if you are visiting the San Juan Islands. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for tall
Our Representatives Report: Voting Rights Protection
Rep. Larsen Vice-Chairs First Ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- [On Tuesday, May 24], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined his colleagues in launching the first ever
American Legion Observes Memorial Day
-- from Judi Resch for the American Legion -- The Memorial Day service will be held at Mt. Baker Cemetery this year at 11 a.m., on Monday, May 30th. The Public is invited and encouraged
Michael Durland Files for County Council
-- by Margie Doyle -- Michael Durland of Deer Harbor, filed on Friday May 20 for San Juan County Council. He will face incumbent Rick Hughes who has held the "Orcas" position since 2012. Durland
County Opens Applications for Public Facilities Funds
June 15 application deadline -- from San Juan County Manager -- San Juan County is accepting applications for the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program grants for funding, available in mid July 2016. Completed applications must
Wildlife Fire Prevention and Response Funds Sought
Inslee, Goldmark urge Congress to address wildfire funding -- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark sent a letter [on May 19,
Sheriffs Report | May 11 – 17, 2016
May 11, 2016 16-002825 Traffic Stop 07:18:58 05/11/16 A deputy stopped a vehicle in the 90 block of Second Street for failing to wear his safety belt. Driver was given a Traffic Infraction. 16-002830 Traffic
Guest Opinion: A Better Place for Dogs and Their People
-- by Jeff Hanson -- When my wife Deb and I first arrived on Orcas to operate Pawki’s for Pets, one of our family members was a black lab, who we found a few years
Library Board Decides on Expansion Contractor
-- by Margie Doyle -- Sketch of Library from Rose Street, looking south with expansion to the north and west of current building The Orcas Island Public LIbrary Board of Trustees approved a
Rep. Rick Larsen Files for Re-Election
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Orcas and Lopez citizens meet with Congressman Larsen at meeting in 2014 Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) this week filed paperwork with the Washington Secretary
EWUA Business Owners Meet to Discuss Water Use and Rate Hikes
-- by Margie Doyle, updated at 7 p.m. -- Business owners who are members of the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) attended the EWUA board meeting on Tuesday night, May 17 to protest the increase
Larsen Votes Against Defense Policy Bill
"This bill makes the wrong choices" -- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, the country’s
