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-- from various sources -- "Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, began this year at sundown Tuesday, Oct. 11, and conclude shortly after sundown the following day, Oct. 12. For many, it means 25 hours of contemplation on the year just gone and the one to come. "As well as fasting, Jews across
September 26, 2016 16-007376 Welfare Check 10:50:23 09/26/16 A Lopez Island deputy checked on the well being of a child who was the subject of a custody dispute. The child was found safe and sound with his parent. Custody issues are pending before the courts. 16-007384 Unwanted Person 16:01:30 09/26/16 A Lopez Island deputy was
-- from Orcas Recycling Services -- “Barring major problems, I think we will open the doors by next summer,” says Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas Recycling Services (ORS). “For the first time since the fire, I am confident enough to put a timeline on it.” That confidence comes from the agreement that has emerged over
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — There are few things in life as enjoyable as boat ownership. Between the keel and the tip of the VHF antennae, such an abundance of learning opportunities, each pricier than the next! Last year, after cutting off and replacing the rusted springs on the trailer upon
August 17, 2016 16-006059 Accident-HitRun 07:46:01 08/17/16 Deputies responded to a hit and run in Eastsound. When deputies arrived it was determined there was minimal property damage to property and were unable to locate the responsible person. A report was completed. 16-006061 Domestic Dispute or Assault 08:41:13 08/17/16 Deputies responded to the apartments located in
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission on Mount Baker in northern Washington on Friday, July 22, 2016. The morning SAR alert crew first launched at 9:50 a.m. in an attempt to locate and recover two stranded
-- by Margie Doyle -- Candidates for San Juan County Council, from left: Steve Wehrly, Bill Watson, Frank Penwell, Bob Jarman and Sheryl Albritton. All county voters will select two candidates from these five at the August primary election; the top two will go on to the November general election. Attendance was sparse
-- from Commander, Navy Installations Command -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission on Mount Hood, Ore., on Sunday, June 12, 2016. The crew launched from NAS Whidbey Island at 7 p.m. in response to a call for two climbers stuck on
Saturday, March 12, 3:30 pm at the Orcas Library -- from Sharon Abreu -- This Saturday, March 12, at 3:30 pm in the Orcas Library’s community room, there will be a book launch the likes of which Orcas Island, and perhaps the world, have never seen. Two authors will be signing copies of their new
-- from Washington State Representative Jeff Morris -- Here we are almost two-thirds of the way through this short (60-day) session in Olympia. I’m honored to serve you as one of two representatives from the 40th Legislative District, and I wanted to give you an update on what’s happening here and what I’m working on