— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, July 10, 201919-005429 Theft 10:02:05 07/10/19 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of theft in Friday Harbor. After further investigation Probable Cause was found for three suspects for Theft 2nd Degree. 19-005439 Fraud 13:57:43 07/10/19 A Friday Harbor Deputy responded … Continue reading
— from B. Sadie Bailey — All five commissioners were present at the Port’s regular monthly meeting held on July 11: Clyde Duke, Poke Haffner, Steve Hopkins, Greg Sawyer, Bea Von Tobel; and interim manager Dwight Guss. Six members of the Public attended, including Bob Jarman for Aeronautical Services. The … Continue reading
— from Discover Magazine — It’s easy, amid the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, to see it as an inevitable success. NASA had been preparing for the task for years, ever since President John F. Kennedy made his famous speech at Rice University in 1962, declaring America … Continue reading
— from Cindy Wolf — I read the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change October 2018 Update Executive Summary. You should, too. Especially if you hold public office. It basically says we have to stop using Petroleum and get to net zero within 10 years or our children will … Continue reading
— from Congressman Rick Larsen — It is time to impeach Donald Trump. This is a decision I did not come to lightly. Impeachment transcends party and politics. Exercising this authority is one of the heaviest responsibilities a Member of Congress has. You can read my Op-Ed on impeachment in today’s … Continue reading
— from Christopher “Scotty” Gray, Rear Admiral, Commander, Navy Region Northwest — Recent allegations challenging the Navy’s operation of the Growler EA-18G aircraft have created a great deal of public interest in the Navy’s operations in the Pacific Northwest, and I would like to discuss a few key facts regarding … Continue reading
— from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works — SJC chip sealing the west lane of Orcas Road on July 15. The pilot car is leading traffic in the east lane. Orcas Road is open to traffic! It has been chip sealed and the detour has been removed … Continue reading
— from Governor Jay Inslee’s office — Gov. Jay Inslee toured three projects in Northern Washington Wednesday to see how state agencies, tribes, local governments and nonprofits are carrying out recent legislation to aid orca and salmon recovery. He visited a restored fish passageway in Arlington called Edgecomb Creek that … Continue reading
— from Christine Cribb, Executive Director, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce — The mission of The Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is to serve and promote the business interests of greater Whidbey Island. We cannot imagine a more worthy cause than supporting the mission of Naval Air Station Whidbey … Continue reading
— from Mark Mayer for Our Revolution San Juan County — Washington’s Primary Election is just around the corner on August 6, 2019. Are you ready to make your voice heard? DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION You’ve done the first part: registered to vote. But have you checked your voter registration … Continue reading
Navy’s decision to expand its operations on Whidbey Island failed to adequately analyze human health, environmental and historic impacts — from Attorney General Ferguson’s office — Attorney General Bob Ferguson [July 9 2019] filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Navy over the Navy’s expansion of its Growler airfield operations on … Continue reading
— from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue — Pictured (from left to right) are new Orcas Island Firefighters: Micki Nichols, Locket Goodrich, Brittney Maruska, La Ren Rossie, Will Marlow, and Kimberley Kimple. Not pictured are Alison Dantzler, Kasey Jo Weigley, and Betsy Wilson (EMT). Orcas Island Fire and … Continue reading
— from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works — The Contractor has spent the week grading the road and adding the final lift of gravel. That work is anticipated to be complete by the middle of next week and then the County can chip seal the road. Chip … Continue reading
Paddle Safe Week is July 21 to 27 — from Washington State Parks — During Paddle Safe Week, July 21 to 27, the Washington State Parks Boating Program will lead a statewide effort to increase safety awareness among those who kayak, canoe and stand up paddleboard. Paddlesports continue to grow in … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — Wednesday, July 3, 201919-005116 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 08:40:18 07/03/19 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of Property Damage in Friday Harbor. A report was taken and completed with no suspects at this time. 19-005136 Theft 16:33:22 07/03/19 A Deputy responded … Continue reading