Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
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Introducing mobile integrated healthcare on Orcas
A new pilot program from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, supported by OIHCD ||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| On an island with no hospital, care often starts too late. Orcas Island Fire
Letter to Editor | Questions every OPALCO member should ask
||| FROM AMY LOVELESS-WHITNEY ||| Whether we live on Shaw, Orcas, Lopez, San Juan, or an outer island, we share an interest in OPALCO's spending, reliable electricity, and accountable decisions. The proposed Decatur solar expansion raises
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman gets things done
||| FROM JAMIE STEPHENS ||| District Three deserves a Councilmember who District Three voters chose. That's Katherine Bryant Ingman. Between Katherine and Jennifer Swanson, primary voters of District Three voted 61% to 39% for Katherine.
WSF Weekly Report | History behind service disruptions; terminal upgrades coming; winter schedule update
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Last week, I shared some of the history behind the pay dispute that led to significant ferry service disruptions on Monday, October
Letter to Editor | Jay and Trudi Inslee and former leaders endorse Katherine
||| FROM KATHERINE BRYANT INGMAN FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL ||| Former Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and former First Lady Trudi Inslee have endorsed me for San Juan County Council, District 3. I am
Letter to Editor | My vote is for Katherine
||| FROM JANE FULLER ||| On November 3, you will vote for a councilmember to fill the District 3 seat I am vacating this year. We are fortunate to have two capable candidates, and I
Calling all community members: Neighbor to neighbor shelter needs you
||| FROM ALICIA WIGFIELD for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| The Neighbor to Neighbor Shelter is preparing for another winter season, and we need our community's help! We are looking for caring individuals who want
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue bonds available to local investors
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2), San Juan County, Washington (the “District”) is in the process of issuing phase 1 of
Looking to camp in the San Juans as a resident?
A special benefit for San Juan County residents only, these reservations are available starting January 6, 2027 ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Resident camping reservation program will continue to
Land Bank October 2026 meeting and agenda
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY CONSERVATION LAND BANK COMMISSION ||| The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting October 16. The meeting is scheduled from 8:45am – 11:10am via Zoom. The meeting will
Orcas Center holding auditions for The Lightning Thief
||| FROM COLLEEN SMITH SUMMERS for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center will hold open auditions Nov. 4 and 5 for its spring production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Auditions are free and open
Write in Jeff Asher for Sheriff
||| FROM JEFF ASHER, CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY SHERIFF ||| Wow! I am truly taken aback by the outpouring of support encouraging me to run for Sheriff. Thank you all for the calls and texts requesting
No jurors needed for October 19-23
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: OCTOBER 19-23, 2026 All jurors summonsed for Jury Duty beginning October 19th, are excused. Thank you.
Advance care planning workshop at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Your voice, your choice — but only if you speak up now. Join Orcas Senior Center for a free Advance Care Planning Workshop, presented by Hospice
San Juan County receives $660k public safety grant
The grant program, administered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, was introduced into state law in 2025 as part of an effort to increase public safety funding across the state ||| FROM SAN
Construction begins on Eastsound public float ahead of 2027 re-opening
Crews expect to finish the in‑water work—including pilings and anchorage—and return the dock to its pre‑closure condition before year’s end ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Repairs to the pilings at the public dock
