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Here’s a thought…

“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

LATEST IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Guest Opinion: Animals are Life, Not Property

Lin McNulty2016-07-27T16:11:42-07:00July 27th, 2016|

-- 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

Lin McNulty2016-07-26T14:22:40-07:00July 26th, 2016|

-- 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

Lin McNulty2016-07-26T11:10:15-07:00July 26th, 2016|

-- 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

Confused About Primary Election? Help Available Online

Lin McNulty2016-07-25T17:15:35-07:00July 25th, 2016|

-- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- This year’s primary is long and confusing, with many candidates for several of the state-wide elections. For that reason, the San Juan County Elections Office has received an unusually

Eastbound Reservations Full From Orcas

Lin McNulty2016-07-25T14:36:30-07:00July 24th, 2016|

-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, July 24, eastbound vehicle space is fully reserved for the remainder of the day from Orcas Island. Space is still available departing Friday Harbor on the 6:30pm

Deer Harbor Bridge | This Week’s Construction

Lin McNulty2016-07-23T14:49:39-07:00July 24th, 2016|

-- from San Juan County Communications -- Crews will be constructing the embankment on the east side of the existing timber bridge for the detour road. Crews will also be grading the west side of

Sheriff’s Report | July 13 – 19, 2016

Lin McNulty2016-07-23T14:23:59-07:00July 23rd, 2016|

July 13, 2016 16-004854 Animal at Large 10:09:18 07/13/16 A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding a neighbor's dog creating a nuisance. The dog owner was cited for the dog running at large. 16-004859 Threats

Support Orcas Schools through Education Foundation

Lin McNulty2016-07-23T07:42:55-07:00July 23rd, 2016|

-- from Janet Brownell for OIEF -- [As of July 19], the Orcas Island Education Foundation is in its last 7 days of the "One Arm Tied Behind Your Back" challenge. Started on June 22,

Help the Ferries Improve the Reservation System

Lin McNulty2016-07-22T12:03:41-07:00July 22nd, 2016|

-- from Anne Haley, Chairman, Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is asking members of the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) both users and non-users to provide their views/opinions on the

Our Representatives Report: “Questioning NATO Commitment Is Dangerous”

Lin McNulty2016-07-21T10:39:41-07:00July 21st, 2016|

-- from U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- On July 21, 2016, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned

Economic Development Council Seeks Assistant

Lin McNulty2016-07-21T10:30:01-07:00July 21st, 2016|

-- from Victoria Compton, Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Title of Position: Economic Development Program Assistant Job Description: Plan, organize, develop, implement, oversee and review economic development programs and activities. Involves: Organize