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Inslee Announces Public Health Initiative to Curb Gun Crime and Suicide
-- from Lisa Harper, State of Washington -- Gov. Jay Inslee today signed an executive order that launches a statewide public health initiative to reduce and prevent gun-related fatalities and injuries. The order uses the same
Help Plan Eastsound’s Future at Public Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Preceding the meeting, from
Sheriff’s Report: December 22 – 29, 2015
December 22, 2015 15-007324 Wanted Person 09:14:47 12/22/15 On 12/22/15 a suspect was contacted in the San Juan Island area and arrested on a local warrant. The suspect was booked into the holding facility. 15-007329
Orcas Issues Makes New Year Predictions
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty-- Given the way things have been going, this is what we foresee will happen in the next 366 days (it's a Leap Year!) The ORS/Exchange will open its
It Was a Very Good Year
--Some noteworthy events -- All in all, 2015 was a very good year, especially for the uptick in southern-resident killer whales born -- eight new calves born since Dec. 30 2014, bringing the number to
Hughes Foresees 2016 Focus on Orcas Infrastructure
-- by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council will next meet on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 and after a year of achievements, Council Member Rick Hughes foresees a "big infrastructure year ahead." Some
WSF to Add Fourth Olympic Class Ferry
Construction slated to begin in January; delivery expected in mid-2018 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries is starting off the New Year with construction of a new Olympic Class ferry. WSF signed
Travel Alert: Elwha Will Remain Down on Tuesday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE 9:49 PM, 12/28/15 -- The Yakima is running an estimated 40 mins behind schedule due to mechanical issues on the Elwha. Updates will be provided as conditions change. UPDATE
Sheriff’s Report: December 2 – December 21, 2015
[Editor's Note: Following a recent upgrade of the computers at San Juan County Sheriff's Office, the Sheriff's Report is once again available. Thank you for your patience.] December 2, 2015 15-007002 Domestic Dispute or Assault
Alderton Appointed to Governor’s Pipeline Committee
-- by Margie Doyle -- Janet Alderton of Deer Harbor has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Citizens' Committee on Pipeline Safety. Janet Alderton The Committee meets about every two months
OPALCO Electric Bills to Increase by 5% in January
Line item to fund Energy Assistance Program -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Beginning in January, our electric bills will go up 5% and there will be a couple of new line items. The
County Settles Public Records Lawsuit
Prosecutor Randy Gaylord removed as Defendant in the Public Records Suit --by Margie Doyle-- Defendant San Juan County and Plaintiff Sheryl Albritton reached an agreement last month which terminates the lawsuit filed in October in
Guest Opinion: We’ve Been Climbing the Wrong Wall
-- by Joe Symons -- When I recently wrote to a colleague “if America is really going to face the future, it will require of its citizens knowledge of conservation ecology, mythology and story telling/
Count Changed Ferry Schedule into Holiday Plans
-- from Elizabeth Kosa, Chief of Staff, WSDOT/Ferries Division -- From left to right: WSDOT Chief Financial Officer Amy Arnis and Secretary Peterson are treated to an engine room tour by Chief Engineer Mike
San Juan County Council Concludes Productive 2015
-- from SJC Communications -- San Juan Council Chair Bob Jarman closed the 76th council meeting of the year on December 15 at 4:50 pm. The long council meeting was emblematic of so many meetings this
Larsen Hails Environmental And Clean Energy Wins In Spending Bill
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller, Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in favor of a bipartisan spending bill that makes major investments in the environment and clean energy, as well as other investments
