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Next Council Meeting February 22
-- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Feb 22, 2016 - Monday SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL MONDAY MEETING Feb 22, 2016 - Monday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street,
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Downsizing Till Further Notice
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Monday, February 15, 2016 Ana/SJs – Prepare for Downsizing Starting Monday, 2/15 Due to necessary repairs, the Samish is out of service until further notice. The Kitsap will replace
Sheriff’s Report: February 3 – 9, 2016
February 3, 2016 16-000515 Traffic Stop 07:57:35 02/03/16 On the morning of 2-3-2015, I stopped a vehicle in the Park Street school zone for Speeding. Infraction was issued for speeding in the school zone. 16-000526
Sheriff’s Office: $2,500 Reward for Suspect in Threat Incidents
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On February 9, 2016, Deputies from the Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a home invasion to an Orcas residence during the early morning hours. The unknown male suspect entered the
Join Congressman Larsen for Coffee in Friday Harbor
Thursday, February 18, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., The Bean Cafe, Friday Harbor -- from U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Please join me on Thursday, February 18, for a community coffee. I look forward to talking
Our Representatives Report: Kris Lytton on Education and Business
Week 5 Update: Holding corporations accountable for tax breaks; moving forward on education -- from State Representative Kris Lytton -- Dear Friends and Neighbors, [Feb. 9] marks the fiscal committee cutoff deadline. That means today
What Is a Democratic Caucus, and Why Should I Care?
What Is a Democratic Caucus, and Why Should I Care? -- from David Turnoy -- You may have noticed that this is a presidential election year. The majority of states hold primary elections to select delegates for
Sports Report: Viking Men Duel Wolverines
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island High School men's basketball team began its quest for a slot in the 2016 State Basketball Tournament following the afternoon game yesterday which pitted the Lady Vikings
School, Park and Rec Levies Pass
-- by Margie Doyle -- Voters approved all levies in the Special Election, the San Juan County Elections Office reported on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8:04 p.m. With 5,096 ballots counted from 18 county precincts
House Bill Introduced to Prohibit “Certain” Flags from Flying on Ferries
HB 2702: AN ACT Relating to flying flags from Washington state ferry system vessels and terminals -- by Lin McNulty -- A bill introduced into the House of Representatives in Olympia, would prohibiting the flying of
Our Representatives Report: ‘Unnecessary’ Legislation Would Undermine State’s Core Values
-- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today regarding the attempt by Senate Republicans to remove protections for transgender men, women and children in Washington state. “We
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Fire Station The agenda calls for discussion of: Pathways committee Jake Brake signs – Bob Connor Land bank signage Bridge Update Local business &
State Transportation Head Dismissed
-- by Mohammed Kloub for Crosscut.com -- Lynn Peterson In a 25-21 vote divided along partisan lines, the state Senate fired Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson on Friday [Feb. 5] by refusing to confirm
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec and School Levies Serve Us All
--- by Martha Farish-- Dear Islanders I wanted to write this letter before I know the outcome of the Park and Rec and school levies. I am a Park and Rec commissioner and have served
Vendors: Apply for August County Fair Slots Now
-- from Ashley King for the SJ County Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is now accepting vendor booth registration for the 2016 Fair [Aug 17-20 in Friday Harbor]. Are you an island artisan
County Council Has Approved Chip Sealing
-- from Islanders Saving Dolphin Bay Road -- As you may have read by now, on Tuesday the Council voted to proceed with the recommendation by Public Works to chip seal Dolphin Bay Road, notwithstanding the
