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Transportation Commission Releases Draft Plan 2035
Help Shape Washington’s Transportation Future: Statewide Public Comment on Plan Sought Through September 2014 Plan Recognizes Importance of Diverse Transportation Network for Puget Sound Region and Olympic Peninsula -- from Paul Parker, Deputy Executive Director,
Sheriff’s Report: July 31 – August 5, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- JULY 31, 2014 14-004454: Deputies responded to a reported Domestic Situation on Orcas Island. Intoxicated Adult males were having a loud verbal disagreement. 14-004493: Deputies responded to a Citizen
Head of San Juans’ LWV Testifies at Cherry Point Hearing
On July 24, League of Women Voters of the San Juans’ president, Diane Martindale testified at the Seattle Cherry Point Dock DEIS (draft environmental impact statement) Rally and Hearing. Below is the text of her
Attention Seniors: Hearts and Hands Can Help
-- from Didier Gincig -- Attention Seniors: If you or anyone you know could benefit from a little friendly help and companionship, please contact Didier Gincig at the Hearts and Hands office 376-7723 or e-mail
Larsen Leads Primary Election
-- from Brooke Davis, Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen -- Everett, WA – Today Rick Larsen celebrates leading in the Primary Election with 56 percent of the vote. Larsen will face Republican BJ Guillot in
Missing Oregon Woman: Might She Be Here?
-- by Lin McNulty -- UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 4 p.m. Officials are reporting the body of Jennifer Huston has been located in Yamhill County Oregon. Jennifer Huston, missing Dundee, Oregon woman.
Votes in the Primary Election Due Today!
Mail by 3 p.m. or drop off at Ballot Box by 8 p.m. Primary Election ballots are due today, Tuesday, August 5. They need to be postmarked no later than August 5 or dropped in
County (Still/Again) Looking to Fill Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Ferries: Summer Shuffle, Delay, Shuffle
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 4:58 p.m. The inter-island vessel Klahowya is back on schedule. UPDATE: Tuesday, August 5, 12:45 p.m. The Elwha continues to run 35 minutes late due
A Drop of Ink May Make a Million Think
Read a Free Book and Work for the Future -- by Margie Doyle -- Joe Symons and Anita Orne have again collaborated to make their fortune and ensure their future. How? By bringing possible solutions
Ferries Secretary Reviews a Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week
-- from George Capacci, Interim Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- This has been a challenging week for Washington State Ferries and the customers we serve. On Tuesday, July 29 the Tacoma lost power while entering
Editorial: Road or Garden? Who Gets to Decide?
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug.1 at 10 a.m. -- Correction: the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will not meet the first Thursday in August. The Eastsound Sub-Area Plan will be discussed at a public
Ferry Alert for the San Juans
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 6:23 p.m., July 31, 2014 The 7:20 pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas is full for vehicle traffic. The Anacortes terminal is now staging the 6:45
West Coast Governors Oppose Oil Leasing
-- from David Postman, Office of the Governor, Washington State -- Gov. Inslee has joined California Gov. Jerry Brown and Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber in formally opposing oil and gas leasing off the west coast.
Ranker: Decision to Re-Route Anacortes Ferry to Edmonds “Short-Sighted”
-- from Aaron Wasser -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below Thursday morning urging Washington State Ferries to reverse its decision to move a ferry from the Sidney route to replace a
Ferry Cancellations
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Thursday: All international departures from Anacortes, Friday Harbor and Sidney, B.C., will be canceled on Thursday, 7/31 and Friday, 8/1 due to vessel repositioning throughout the system. The affected
