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County and WSF complete Orcas Ferry Terminal Updates, paving the way for greater accessibility
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The latest phase of accessibility improvements at the Orcas Ferry Landing is now complete. The project added ADA-compliant parking spaces, updated stormwater infrastructure, provided additional sidewalks and pavement
San Juan County celebrates 150 years as an official county
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On October 31, 2023, San Juan County turns 150 years old – giving us all a reason to celebrate our community, our islands, and our County. After all, celebrating 150 years
Lead pollution from small planes threatens human health, EPA finds
Agency takes first step toward regulations aimed at reducing exposure to a dangerous neurotoxin, a potential health benefit for people who live near smaller airports ||| FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ||| The Environmental Protection Agency
Guest Opinion | We should work together in favor of OIFR
||| FROM SADIE BAILEY ||| The new Fire Chief and current BOFC are campaigning hard for the exact same permanent Levy Lid Lift that got rejected by the voters in the primary by at least
Letter to Editor | My support for Fire Commission is with Kate Hansen
||| FROM TISH KNAPP ||| My husband, Gene Knapp, served as prosecutor, on the Land Bank, and councilman in this county. He was known for his integrity, his ability to listen and his adherence to
2023 General Election ballots have been mailed
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| All registered San Juan County voters will receive ballots for this election. San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 (Orcas Island Fire & Rescue) is running
Letter to Editor | No does not mean no to our Fire Commissioners
||| FROM JOHN ERLY ||| Seventy-five percent of the Orcas Island voters said "no" to a levy a few months ago. The Commissioners have placed it on the ballot again. It costs the taxpayers money
Letter to Editor | In support of Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commission
||| FROM JUSTIN PAULSEN ||| When your ballot arrives in the coming days, you have the opportunity to make a positive, meaningful change for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. By electing Brian Ehrmantraut on the
Letter to Editor | Ehrmantraut is our choice for Fire Commission
||| FROM HANK DATE and HILARY CANTY ||| We hope you will join us in voting for Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner position 2 and support the change that will allow OIFR to flourish. As
Letter to Editor | In support of Toni Knudson for Fire Commissioner
||| FROM PENNY BUTTKE ||| Toni Knudson was our Building Inspector when we built our house some 20 years ago. She did an excellent job then as I know she will now. She is knowledgeable,
Fire Commission to meet on Monday
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The SJC Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners invites you to the Regular Meeting on Monday, October 16th, at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound
Letter to Editor | My Port support goes to Mia Kartiganer for Pos. 3
||| FROM BEA VON TOBEL ||| There are a lot of races on the ballot for this election. As one who has been on both sides of election results, and one who has chosen not
Gov. Inslee visits the 40th, reducing building emissions, & funding for local community projects
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| I’ve had the pleasure to spend much of the summer visiting with people in our community and around Washington. I am grateful to the advocates and
Sheriff’s Report | October 4 – 10, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 23-007959 Disorderly Conduct 11:40:17 10/04/23 A San Juan Deputy made contact with an intoxicated individual who was yelling and causing a disturbance at the
Letter to Editor | In support of Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner
||| FROM JANET BROWNELL ||| While I am not 100% up to speed on all things “fire department” – I do know Brian. He is thoughtful, intelligent, calm, and honest. These are the essential traits for any
Larsen joins bipartisan rural health caucus
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) recently joined the bipartisan Rural Health Caucus to improve understanding and coordinate policies that address rural health issues in Northwest
