Headlines from the week of January 8, 2025 - Washington State Ferries cracking down on pet policy - San Juan County swears in new elected officials - Nail-biter Wins for Lobos Basketball - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre catches up with New York Assemblymember Charles D.Lavine, and talks about Democrats after Electon Day 2024, the war in Israel, the bill (now law) that he introduced about making adultery illegal, and more.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of December 18, 2024 - Island kids and seniors share in the joy of community - SWISH girls’ team finishes season undefeated - Help name Kwiaht’s snakes - Lopez boys team is packed with seniors - Continuity for Lobos girls’ basketball team - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log…

Headlines from the week of December 18, 2024 - Orcas Preschoolers are first participants in WSU study on outdoor time, childhood obesity and stress - Friends take Mullis Center seniors for a swim with salmon! - A fast start for Lobos basketball - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Headlines from the week of December 11, 2024 - New Rosario Resort owners announce sweeping plans for 2025 - Vikings gear up for 2B challenge in new b-ball season - Vessel sinks at Shipyard Cove Marina - Artwork to last a lifetime: Tattoo shop opens on Lopez Island - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log…

In November, Newsday reported that Nassau’s financial watchdog group - the Nassau Interim Finance Authority otherwise known as NIFA, declined to approve the county’s budget, a first in six years, unless lawmakers fix what they are calling an "illegal" accounting approach within two weeks. To give us more information about this and NIFA in general, …

Headlines from the week of December 4, 2024 - Orcas Vikings win soccer state championship; Lopez Lobos earn second place - SJC celebrates completion of Lopez Skate Park and calls for inaugural skaters - Lions Spree benefits winners and students - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Headlines from the week of November 27, 2024 - The pesticide footprint - Immigration: the nuts and bolts of a complex issue - County recognizes Native American Heritage Month with proclamation and new Tribal Engagement Framework - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino about a big announcement he wishes to make about the 2025 election cycle. They also talk about congestion pricing, the results of the recent election, Winter Golf in the town, and more.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of November 20, 2024 - Vikings soccer poised for final four match at state - Elementary school holds its first annual Fun Run - Legion sues Town of Friday Harbor - The Hamlet of Lopez Island: Preserving a legacy of supporting seniors - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran about the results of the 2024 Election - where do Democrats go from here? Plus, is she going to run for her old job back? What does she think of the job Bruce Blakeman has done, plus thoughts on Nassau University Medical Center's financial troubles and more.…

Headlines from the week of November 13, 2024 - Orcas Vikings, Lopez Lobos, and Friday Harbor Wolverines all head to state soccer tournament - Preparing for the Trump era - McVeigh, Paulsen win council races, REET approved - Catching up with Lopez graduates: Isara Greacen - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log…

Bill McIntyre talks with Newsday and Newsday.com Investigative Reporter Robert Brodsky to recap the 2024 Election: What went right for Republicans and President-Elect Donald Trump, what went wrong for Democrats including Vice President Kamala Harris, and where do we - as Americans - go from here.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of November 6, 2024 - New OICF director on ‘discovery tour’ - Viking Joaguin Shanks-Morales named WIAA soccer player of the week - Wolverines head to playoffs - DCD leadership provides fall update - Youth conservation corps: A growing legacy in San Juan County - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log…

Bill McIntyre talks with Thomas Montefinise, who is running for New York State Senate in the 6th District on the Republican and Conservative Party lines. Together they speak about the cost of living on Long Island, the so-called "Migrant Crisis," Proposition 1 on the NY State ballot and more.Af 90.3 WHPC

Bill McIntyre talks with Siela Bynoe, who is currently a Nassau County Legislator, but is running on the Democratic ticket for State Senate in the 6th District. Together they talk about education, her wins in the Legislature, and Proposition 1 on the NY State Ballot.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of October 30, 2024 - LopezDeVictoria is top speller - Homecoming brings school spirit and sports - The future of Community Treasures is up in the air - Lopez girls soccer in a heartbreaker - Film on landmark tribal fishing rights - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Sanjeev Jindal, who is running on the Democratic ticket for New York State Assembly District 19. According to his website, Sanjeev Jindal has lived the American Dream. An engineer by training, He immigrated to the United States, got married, had a family and became a successful businessman. Now he says that wants to give ba…

Headlines from the week of October 23, 2024 - Helping produce be affordable for all - Soccer continues winning streak - Council candidates in home stretch - Forum coverage - Volleyball notches 5th win - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Edward Ra, a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 19 as a member of the Republican Party, who is running for re-election this November. They speak about the latest with Israel and Hamas, high water bills on Long Island, airplane noise pollution, and the upcoming election and local races here in Nassa…

Headlines from the week of October 16, 2024 - Vikings’ soccer on eight-game winning streak - Awareness starts with asking ‘Are you safe?’ - Lobos’ Boys soccer go to 4-0 - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis, who represents the 1st District, which is comprised of the Village of Rockville Centre and a majority of the Village of Hempstead. Mr. Davis s an attorney with over 30 years of experience as a litigator. He has served as a Commissioner for the Nassau County Civil Service Commission and …

Headlines from the week of October 9, 2024 - Carla Shanks Morales named ‘School Employee of the Year’ by Washington state - Pegi Groundwater honored for volunteer work with seniors - LIMESTONE An Island Smoke Stack Industry - Whettens receive Spirit Award - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Bill McIntyre talks with Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi, who represents New York’s Third District. Mr. Suozzi won the special election back in February, but as he was filling the vacant seat at the time, he’s already up for re-election this November! Together they talk about immigration, the SALT cap, and bipartisanship (or lack thereof) in Cong…

Headlines from the week of October 2, 2024 - Celebrating 10 years of ground-breaking films on Orcas - North Shore Preserve opens for public access - ‘Our Town’ - the story of rural America - Lopez Soccer History! - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of September 25, 2024 - La Belle Sauvage - Orcas teen builds boat with her dad - All elementary students to receive free meals this year - New baby born in L pod - County receives $1.5 million from Governor for transportation - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Former President Donald Trump held a rally on Wednesday September 17th at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Three members of the WHPC on-air staff were able to secure tickets to the event, and represent different political views. Bill McIntyre speaks with Anaya Isaacs, who is a Democrat… Addison Miller, who is an Independent… and Linda Faulk, …

Headlines from the week of September 18, 2024 - Education is a passport to the future - PSA from Sheriff for Orcas community about child safety - Remembering former Mayor Boothman - Farm tours of the San Juans begin on Sep 27 - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with James Lynch, who is running on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Lynch now lives in Nassau County, and attended St. Adlabert's School in Elmhurst, Queens and Archbishop Molloy High School in Jamaica, before studying at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Albany Medical College. He finished his training at St. Vincent's Hospital in…

Headlines from the week of September 11, 2024 - OPAL to build new rentals with supportive services - The best prop: Gratitude - Savor the San Juans - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, a Republican, representing District 9, who is running for re-election this year. They speak about affordability, immigration and the migrant crisis, school safety, public safety, and more.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of September 4, 2024 - ‘Black Dancing Bodies Project’ to perform hip hop on main stage - The fluid, transformative identities of Genesis P-Orridge - Film Showing - Farewell Elwha, thanks for the headlines - Construction begins on the Lopez Swim Center - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log…

Headlines from the week of August 28, 2024 - Hilary Canty leaves OICF after nearly two decades - Judge Loring rules in favor of Eastsound Water Users Association - Love is in the Fair - Boxes of drugs seized from local business - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Bill McIntyre talks with Newsday reporters Joseph Ostapiuk about how the New York State Department of Health will conduct a new and expanded health study in Bethpage, more than a decade after an analysis found cancer rates surrounding Grumman’s toxic dumping ground did not surpass expected levels.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of August 14, 2024 - Every farm has a story - Order food online from local growers - Update from Superintendent Fred Woods - San Juan County welcomes new County Manager and thanks interim team - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Candice Ferrette, Newsday and Newsday.com's Political Reporter, covering Nassau County Government affairs. They speak about the latest mask ban bill that was signed into law, the one-million-dollars County Executive Bruce Blakeman has raised for a possible re-election campaign (or other political aspirations), and the lates…

Headlines from the week of August 14, 2024 - Samish ferry crew welcomes newborn - Primary election results - Orcas family welcomes surprise foal - A rare art opportunity - WSF commits additional crews to inter island route to ensure service during County Fair Week - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log…

Headlines from the week of August 7, 2024 - Former Orcas woman charged with fraud - FH man charged with four counts of possessing explicit images of minors - Injured, entangled Humpback sighted off Lopez Island - Eligible electricity customers can receive $200 energy credit through the state - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log…

Bill McIntyre talks with Yancey Roy, Newsday and Newsday.com's Albany Bureau Chief, about the Presidential Election and its impact on Long Islanders. Plus, the latest on mail-in voting and abortion amendment verbiage wording on the ballot, and other local elections we will be voting for in November.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of July 31, 2024 - State Rep. Ramel learns the wonders of Orcas transfer station - Council talks to Inslee policy advisor about ferries - All Islands Read unites San Juans - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Diane Sare, a declared candidate on the ballot in the November election for the U.S. Senate seat, on the LaRoche Party ticket. The available seat is currently held by Kirstin Gillibrand, who is also running for re- election. They talk about what the LaRoche party stands for and its history, and why Diane feels she is the ri…

Headlines from the week of July 24, 2024 - Dental clinic brings smiles to community - Salmon caught in Southeast Alaska no longer ‘ocean wise’ - Mr. Garson goes to Brazil - Where it goes when it ‘goes away’ - CWMA student scholarship awards - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mike LiPetri, who is the the Republican candidate in the election for New York’s Third District Congressional Seat, currently held by Tom Suozzi. They speak about his campaign priorities, and opinions on the Presidential election, as well as the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.…

Headlines from the week of July 17, 2024 - Salish Sea Wild continues to delight - Carbon removal startup to work at Friday Harbor labs - ‘Renew Land Bank’ campaign - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Headlines from the week of July 10, 2024 - Chad Kimple appointed Acting Fire Chief - July 4th Festivities Recap - Island Stage Left celebrates 25 years - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Headlines from the week of July 3, 2024 - Pea Patch to be community services hub and provide supportive housing - Orcas Teens return from 750-mile boat race to Alaska - County purchases Shaw property - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre welcomes Dr. Dan McMillan back to the show, who leads Save Democracy in America, a strictly non-partisan campaign to get big money out of politics. Together they talk about his book, HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN, about the Holocaust, and compare those times to today's political landscape.Af 90.3 WHPC

Headlines from the week of June 26, 2024 - Caps off to the graduating class of 2024 - Fire chief and two commisioners resign - New trail open on Cady Mountain Preservation - Community Scholarship Foundation makes three academic awards - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's LogAf San Juan Newsgroup • Sound Publishing, Inc.

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow, who represents the newly redrawn Fifth Legislative District, which includes most of Freeport and Merrick as well as portions of North Merrick and North Bellmore. They speak about County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan to deputize citizens, money in the American Rescue Plan Act, and pote…

Bill McIntyre talks with Former Congressman Steve Israel, who is now the proud owner of Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay. Together they speak about Steve's opinions on the current state of politics, how running a small business is similar (and different) than running the country, and information about The Gold Coast Book Fair on Long Island.…