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Sheriff’s Report | June 15 – 21, 2016
June 15, 2016 16-003841 Fraud 10:43:52 06/15/16 A Deputy received an identity theft complaint from a Lopez Island resident. The reporting person stated an unidentified person attempted to activate a credit card using his personal
Changes at the Port of Friday Harbor
-- from Barbara Marrett, Port Commission President -- Ted Fitzgerald, Port of Friday Harbor Executive Director The Port of Friday Harbor Commission is pleased to announce Ted Fitzgerald of Brookings, Oregon as the
Scandals May Sink Mayoral Bids
-- by Layna Mosley and Andrew Reynolds, political analysts -- The 2016 Mayoral election is one of the craziest races we’ve seen, with a field of candidates that has drawn support from near and far. As
Friday Ferry Forecast: No Westbound Reservations Available
-- from Washington State Ferries -- As of 10:11 p.m., Thursday, June 23: For Friday, June 24, westbound vehicle reservations are fully reserved for the Anacortes 10:20 am through 9:00 pm sailings to Shaw and Orcas.*
Larsen Releases Statement on House Sit-in
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after more than 100 U.S. Representatives and Senators held a sit-in on the House floor to demand action on gun violence
County Permit Office Now on Orcas
- Also on Lopez and Shaw Islands every week -- by Margie Doyle -- Jason Hensel, County Building Inspector, holds regular office hours on Wednesdays to help with building projects County Building Inspector
Fire Commission Covered a Number of Items in Regular Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire Commissioners were brought up to date on a number of projects in the works at their meeting on Monday, June 20. FINANCIALS: The Board approved the Financials for
Elections Office to Test (Equipment) for Logic, Accuracy
Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- Vote counting equipment testing on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in
Guest Column: Reverberations from Orlando
-- by Fred Klein -- Even though the recent mass shooting in Orlando was only briefly in the news…the story having been eclipsed by the tragic death-by-alligator of a toddler at Disney World…fifty people being gunned down
Sheriff’s Report | June 8 – 14, 2016
June 8, 2016 16-003646 Noise Complaint /not dogs 07:44:28 06/08/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a Noise Ordinance violation in Friday Harbor. Both parties were contacted and a report was taken. No further. 16-003651 Fraud
Flotsam & Jetsam | New WSF Virtual Reality
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- On a placid and calm commute from Orcas to Friday Harbor the other day, sun streaming through the windows and deck softly vibrating as if powered by
Weekend Update: Fully Reserved
-- from Washington State Ferries -- AS OF 5:38 p.m.: For Friday, June 17, westbound vehicle reservations are fully reserved for the 7:20 pm sailing to Shaw and Orcas, 8:20 pm to Friday Harbor, 9:00
Noise Victims Criticize Navy’s Response to Complaints
-- from Ken Pickard, Citizens of Ebey Reserve -- The Navy’s response to complaints of health harms caused by its EA-18G Growler jets has brought criticism and a challenge from noise victims on Whidbey Island. The
Ferry Advisory Meeting Draws Crowd of Nine
-- by Lin McNulty -- County Councilmember Rick Hughes and Ferry Advisory Committee Member Larry Vandermay hosted a public forum on Wednesday afternoon at Eastsound Fire Station with a throng of nine attendees in the
Larsen Introduces Amendment to Reduce Growler Noise
Research to Reduce Jet Noise Would Receive $2 Million Boost Under Larsen’s Provision -- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) [Wednesday] announced that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet
Marc Hennemann to Run for U.S. House of Representatives
-- from BJ. Guillot for Marc4congress.com Marc Hennemann announced [earlier this spring] that he is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Second Congressional District. Mr. Hennemann served in the U.S. Air
