Here’s a thought…
Rep. Lekanoff | In every corner of our state, the heart of Washington is strong
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| This summer, I’ve been fortunate to meet with constituents across the 40th District and beyond—hearing directly from you about your stories, your hopes, and your concerns.
U.S. Marshal arrests suspect on SJI wanted for felony charges out of Michigan
The Marshals were able to locate the male in Friday Harbor and arrested him on his warrants without incident. He will be extradited back to Michigan to face these charges. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY
Thoughts on OIFR bond measure from committee
||| FROM BEN LUNA for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Community Needs Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) facilities and apparatus require immediate attention. Fire engines, ambulances, brush trucks, and other critical equipment need
WSF Weekly Report | Ferry workers added to public transit state law; Wenatchee now in full service
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Our workforce is our most valuable asset. It’s important that all our employees have a safe, respectful environment to serve our customers.
Interested in writing ‘against’ statement for Library?
||| FROM INGRID MATTSON for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT ||| Orcas Island Library District is seeking applications from persons interested in being appointed to a committee to write the “against” statement for the San Juan
Town Council special meeting July 25, 2025
||| FROM JENNIFER KREMBS for TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| On July 25, 2025, the Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at noon. Location will be at Town Hall; the public is invited to
Public scoping meeting for San Juan Island’s Beaverton Marsh Preserve
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Join the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank for a public scoping meeting on July 31, 2025, and help shape an updated Beaverton Marsh Preserve Stewardship and Management
OIFR seeks for/against statement applications for bond ballot measure
||| FROM BEN LUNA for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District No 2 (dba Orcas Island Fire and Rescue) is seeking applications from those interested in being appointed to write
Orcas Housing Focus Group | New resource guide for renters and landlords
||| FROM RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ||| Finding and keeping stable housing on Orcas can feel overwhelming, especially when resources are scattered and rental laws can be hard to navigate. That’s why this spring, a
Ferry Alert | Vehicle reservations for fall sailing season open Tuesday, August 5 at 10am
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Vehicle reservations for the fall 2025 schedule (Sept. 21 through Dec. 27) will be available at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5. To ensure a smooth and fair experience
In Review | County’s marine transport services pilot project
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| After 10 weeks of service, the County’s Marine Transportation Services Pilot Project is complete. These services included emergency barge and foot-passenger transportation during disruptions to Washington State Ferry
Jurors excused, July 28 – August 1, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning Monday July 28th through Friday August 1st, are excused. Thank you.
County Council to surplus gravel on Waldron Island
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This spring, the County Council has been considering a plan to make gravel available for public sale from the County's gravel pit on Waldon Island. Councilmembers discussed the
Port of Orcas to hold public meeting
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| PORT OF ORCAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00
Orcas Health Care District Board to meet
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT BOARD ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District Board will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, July 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the
Effective immediately, San Juan County’s fire danger is upgraded to VERY HIGH
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| At this level recreational, residential, or commercial fires are not allowed, including charcoal. This means that campfires, even in a fire ring or bowl that is no more
