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Larsen invites 2nd District students to participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2025
Town & County Councils discuss affordable housing, Comp Plan Updates, and more at joint meeting
The Town and County Councils will continue to partner on the variety of services residents depend upon. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This month, the Town and County Councils met at Brickworks where
Jurors excused for March 31 – April 4
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: MARCH 31 - APRIL 4, 2025 For the jury period beginning Monday, March 31st through Friday April 4th, all jurors are excused.
County Council renews agreement with Lopez Solid Waste
The County looks forward to continuing its support for LSWDD in its provision of award-winning management of solid waste and sustainable recycling services. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During yesterday's meeting on Lopez
Ferry Alert | All Routes – Severe weather expected to impact service today
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| All ferry passengers should be prepared for possible service disruptions on Wednesday, March 26 due to severe weather. Delays and cancellations are possible, and passengers can expect a bumpy
Larsen statement on ICE detention of Northwest Washington community members
||| FROM CONGRESSMAN RICK LARSEN ||| MOUNT VERNON, WA - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention of Alfredo Juarez Zeferino and several other community members:
Terrific Tuesday | Navigating difficult budget decisions for a stronger future
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Dear Constituents of the 40th Legislative District, Thank you for your overwhelming participation in our recent Townhall meeting at the Mount Vernon Library Commons. With over
Guest Opinion | Safeguarding democratic norms in uncertain times
||| FROM DARRELL KIRK ||| As the Trump administration continues to settle into power, many islanders have expressed concerns about America's democratic foundations. Some political scientists have revived discussions of Ernst Fraenkel's concept of the
FAQs: Emergency interisland passenger-only transportation services
If the interisland ferry is out of service, Outer Island Excursions will provide foot passenger transportation between the islands. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Council has established an interim
Silent protest to again take to Eastsound streets
||| FROM EDEE KULPER || Silent Protest next Saturday the 29th at 12:00 in Eastsound where Brown Bear, Ladybug, and Island Thyme meet. This just may be the biggest one yet. Spread the word to
Reminder | Spring WSF schedule starts tomorrow
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Our spring sailing schedule starts this Sunday, March. 23 and lasts through June 14. We’ll begin a new spring schedule for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route this year, following
Port of Orcas meeting on Monday
||| FROM PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 24th at 5:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the airport terminal conference room. Access
Sheriff’s Report | March 12 – 18, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 25-001376 Sick or Injured Animal 16:09:46 03/12/25 An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an animal sick call at a local business. The Deputy contacted
LWVSJ Observer Corps | Board of Health March 19, 2025
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| The Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) is seeking a new CEO. County representatives are part of the search team. The Medicaid 2.0 funds were released
County float in Eastsound remains closed for 2025 season
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Public Works Department owns and/or maintains marine facilities (piers, floats, and ramps) at 16 locations across the islands, one of which is located in Eastsound
WSF Weekly Report | New SJI spring schedule; crew commended for rescue
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Deputy Assistant Secretary John Vezina and I presented to the Senate Transportation Committee on Monday. I shared our vision and workforce efforts.
