-by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter- It was a relatively quiet Saturday afternoon in Eastsound when I set out to interview a random selection of people visiting the island. And there were fewer visitors out and about than I had anticipated. Of the 14 families or individuals that I approached … Continue reading
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – At the June 9 County Council meeting, Public Health Officer Dr. Frank James advised the Council that he would like to wait until at least June 24 before applying to the State to move to Phase 3 of the Safe Start re-opening … Continue reading
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – And here we are in early June. With the monthly Village Voices series, we take the pulse of the Orcas Island community. Every month we’ll be out and about, asking people to share their point of view on a particular topic. Sometimes … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, May 27, 202020-003944 Fraud 08:19:43 05/27/20A Lopez Island employer reported that fraudulent unemployment claims were filed utilizing the personal identifying information of two employees. 20-003945 Fraud 08:35:11 05/27/20San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented. … Continue reading
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The Orcas Port Commission is planning to hold a public meeting this coming Friday, June 5, that will provide an opportunity for the island community to meet with the three remaining candidates for the airport manager job. The location is yet to … Continue reading
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter — For the last seven weeks the County Council has allotted time at each of their meetings to discuss the condition of the County budget in the wake of the Coronavirus impact on the local economy and a corresponding decline in anticipated sales … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, May 20, 202020-003683 Fraud 08:16:42 05/20/20San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented. 20-003685 Fraud 09:13:58 05/20/20San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented. 20-003686 Fraud 09:43:32 05/20/20A Lopez … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, May 13, 202020-003448 Fraud 10:56:36 05/13/20San Juan Deputies were advised of a report of fraud. There is no known suspect at this time. 20-003449 Fraud 11:00:54 05/13/20San Juan Deputies were advised of a report of fraud. There is no suspect information … Continue reading
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The San Juan County Council and Board of Health have both voted unanimously in support of requesting a variance and moving to Phase 2 of the Governor’s Safe Start plan. The vote took the form of approval of a letter from Public … Continue reading
— by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The County Council and the San Juan County Board of Health will be meeting on Friday morning, May 22, at 9 a.m. The meeting agenda that has been released includes a review of the criteria for requesting a variance from the Governor’s … Continue reading
