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LWVSJ Observer Corps | Board of Health May 22, 2024
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| Some Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) partners will present to the board on their local projects later this year. The ACH is still waiting on details of
Island Ways | Vessel speed restrictions gaining traction in Washington DC
Orcas and Nantucket Islands are each roughly the same size and the same distance off their respective coasts. We share the same concerns about the high cost of living, lack of affordable housing, tourist management,
Sheriff’s Report | May 15 – 21, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 24-002823 Agency Assistance 12:05:19 05/15/24 A San Juan Deputy took a referral from Adult Protective Services regarding a case of fraud. The victim was
WSF Weekly Report | High school students learn about ferry work
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve I remember talking to my high school career counselor about my desire to work on ships. She laughed and asked why I
Larsen requests more than $42 Million for 15 local projects in FY 2025 spending bill
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) requested a total of $42,399,656 for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to
Larsen: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is building safer streets and roads in Washington State
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) announcement of nearly $65 million
Larsen applauds $24.2 Million for Northwest Washington fish passage projects
Recommended funding comes from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure
Meeting | County considers purchasing property on Shaw Island
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Shaw Island community members are invited to a meeting to learn about a possible property purchase that can assist the County in serving the residents of Shaw Island.
San Juan County hires new County Manager
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| New County Manager Jessica Hudson San Juan County Council is pleased to announce the hiring of a new County Manager – Jessica Hudson. Hudson is currently
LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Council May 21, 2024
||| FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OBSERVER CORP ||| The Council held a public hearing on the Public Facilities Finance Assistance Program awards then approved the Advisory Committee recommended awards for three Economic Development Commission initiatives and core
Rider survey indicates rough waters for Washington State Ferries
||| FROM THE CENTER SQUARE ||| Passenger unhappiness remains a major challenge for Washington State Ferries, according to the results of a recent survey. Members of the Washington Transportation Commission were briefed last week on
San Juan County files lawsuit against Town of Friday Harbor to protect access to water
County has a 21-day window to appeal Town’s decision before forfeiting right to engage in further action. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County made the difficult decision Tuesday, May 21, to file
Reminder: Community Preparedness Forum tomorrow
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for SJC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| REMINDER: The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management is hosting a community preparedness forum on Wednesday May 22nd from 5:30 – 7:00pm at Orcas Center. Partnering
Port Commission meeting
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting this Monday, May 20th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in
Sheriff’s Report | May 8 – 14, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 24-002656 Threats 10:33:59 05/08/24 A Lopez Deputy received a referral case from Juvenile Services. 24-002659 Trespassing 11:46:10 05/08/24 I was assigned to work patrol
WSF Weekly Report | Our maritime women; National Maritime Day; Maritime Academy tour
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Saturday, May 18, is International Day for Women in Maritime. While this day highlights the incredible and talented women working at WSF, their
