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WA delegation requests expedited emergency declaration for devastating storms, atmospheric rivers hitting WA
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request last night
All jurors excused December 15-19
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: December 15-19, 2025 All jurors summonsed for the week beginning Monday, December 15th through Friday, December 19th 2025, are excused. Thank you.
Potential flood impacts to I-5 and Hwy 20
Important update for islanders. Please help spread the word. ||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for SJC DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| Island residents and businesses who are planning on mainland travel this week should be aware
Larsen introduces legislation to improve veterans’ access to transportation, health care
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the introduction of the Veterans Access to Transit Act (H.R. 6451), legislation to establish a Department of
Guest Opinion | Should Washington lawmakers hide their records from the public?
||| FROM COLIN WILLIAMS ||| A case currently before the Washington Court of Appeals raises important questions about government transparency and our right to know how our legislators conduct the people's business. In West v.
News Brief | WA man mauled by ICE dog
||| FROM THE SEATTLE TIMES ||| U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is calling for the immediate release of a Clark County man whose attorneys say was mauled by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement dog despite
Larsen statement on Trump Administration changes to immigration processes
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U .S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced changes to immigration processes: “Refugees and humanitarian nonprofits that support refugees
Sheriff’s Report | November 26 – December 1, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 25-008132 Unwanted Person 11:16:38 11/26/25 An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an unwanted person incident at a business in downtown Eastsound. The business owner
WSF Weekly Report | Thanksgiving ridership up; technology partners selected to power new ferries; become a FROG
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve November was a strong month for Washington State Ferries. By every metric, our service is improving, and people are noticing. I’m hearing that from customers,
Council adopts legislative priorities for 2026 | Infrastructure, transportation, affordable housing
This legislative agenda is focused on specific legislative actions that will enable the Council to more efficiently and effectively provide critical services to San Juan County residents. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| In
Medicare open enrollment ends December 7
Volunteers will host a drop-in enrollment event on Saturday, December 6, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Sunday, December 7 is the last
Lopez Park and Recreation District Commissioner No. 5 recount completed
The recount was conducted by hand tally and the recounted results matched the initially certified results. Candidate Christopher "Kit" Ledbetter is ahead of candidate Dan Post by a single vote, consistent with the original tally.
Council opts for one-year budget
The preliminary budget proposes cuts to staffing, possible changes to County services, and other reductions across department operating expenses. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This fall, the County has worked to reduce the
Severe Weather Shelter now open at dark, 7 days a week
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH |||
LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council December 1- 2, 2025
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| At a public hearing, the county council reviewed the updates to the 2026 and the Six- Year Capital Improvement Plans. The 2026 plan includes environmental
Jurors excused for December 8 – 12
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: December 8-12, 2025 All jurors summonsed for the week beginning Monday, December 8th through Friday, December 12th 2025, are excused. Thank you.
