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Measles Exposure: Were You There?
-- from John Manning, Director, San Juan County Health Department -- Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San Juan Island, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious
EDC Offers FREE Business Workshop
Wednesday, April 23, 9 a.m. to noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Advance registration required -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on
Measles: 6 Cases, Extended Exposure Dates
Symptoms could develop at end of April, call 378-4474 with questions -- from John Manning, Director, San Juan County Health Department -- Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San
Council Chair Hughes Asks Federal Legislators to Help Nuñez
San Juan County Council Chair Rick Hughes, from Orcas/Waldron District #2, sent the following letter to Senator Patty Murray, Congressman Rick Larsen and Senator Maria Cantwell on March 31, 2014, regarding the proposed deportation of
Fire Chief’s Report: March 1 – March 31, 2014
-- from Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2014 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for all OIFR operations Provide
More Time to Comment on County Economic Plan
-- from Lynda Guernsey, County Department of Community Development and Planning -- The Economic Development Element and Cattle Point Road Vacation hearings slated before the Planning Commission on April 21, 2014 will not be taking
County Democratic Convention Coming
-- from David Dehlendorf -- The San Juan County Democratic Party (SJCD) will hold its 2014 county convention at 11:30 am on Saturday, April 12 at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. All registered voters
Hazardous Waste Round-up Free to Households
-- from Frank Mulcahy, County Public Works Director -- The Orcas Hazardous Waste Round-up will be at the Orcas Transfer Station on Saturday April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hazardous waste will be accepted
The Nuñez-Helsell Sawmill Saga
By Lornet Turnbull of the Seattle Times People on Orcas Island are uniting around the sole operator of a small family-run sawmill there, saying his scheduled deportation to Mexico this month could force that business
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue Makes Good Use of Funding
-- from Moana Kutsche -- A Yes vote on the fire levy will preserve and enhance our community’s investment in the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue department that serves us so well. The investment in
Emergency 911 Service Restored Statewide
-- San Juan County Sheriff Office -- UPDATE: 11:36 a.m., April 10, 2014 San Juan County Sheriff's Office reports that 911 service is now up and running. Seattle media also report that the outage is
County Measles Health Alert
Measles (MMR) Immunization - call 378-4474 for appointment -- from San Juan County Health Department , updated April 10-- The San Juan County Health Department urges all parents to ensure that they and their children
Eric Webb Asked to Be School Superintendent
On Tuesday, April 8, the the Orcas Island School District Board came out of their earlier Executive Session and reconvened the Special Meeting. A motion was then made by Tony Ghazel and seconded by Chris
Inter-island Evergreen State Out of Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 9:11 a.m. The 8:30 am Friday Harbor interisland sailing of the Evergreen State has been cancelled due to mechanical issues. Vessel crews are assessing the problem and performing
Letter to Editor: Sustainable Funding for First Responders
-- from Rick Hughes -- We live in a remote part of Washington State, in a community of islands with limited transportation options and no critical/urgent/hospital care available on Orcas Island. What we do have
Legislators Report to the County
Regional Reps describe work on education, ferries, mental health, tax reform, oil spills and tourism -- by Diane Martindale -- Washington State Representatives Kristine Lytton and Jeff Morris gave wrap-up reviews of the 60-day legislative
