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.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Jurors excused August 11-15
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: AUGUST 11-15, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning Monday August 11th through Friday August 15th, are excused. Thank you.
Sheriff’s Office reviews 2024 crime statistics at council meeting
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During this week’s Council meeting, Sheriff Eric Peter reviewed San Juan County crime statistics from 2024. Throughout the presentation, Sheriff Peter outlined duties performed by the Sheriff’s Office
Library art show for August | Works of Angela Dora
||| FROM ANDREA COHEN for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| For the month of August, the Orcas Island Library’s “Art in the Library” series will feature a show of paintings and photographs by Angela Dora entitled
Upcoming OICMF children’s concert | Symba and the Lobster
||| FROM MARY TAYLOR for ORCAS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| Children and their families are invited to enjoy Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s much anticipated free Children’s Concert featuring an interactive musical storytelling experience based
Orcas Island Artworks featured artist for August – Ellen Wherrette
Intertwining Threads....Past, Present and Future ||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS ||| Ellen Wherrette: "Throughout my life, I have painted and sculpted. The rich intricacies of the natural and the man-made world inspire
Rhythms and Blooms | Come learn about algal bloom on Orcas
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Scientists from the University of Washington and Georgia Tech conducted research on Orcas Island in the summers of 2021 and 2022, studying East Sound's algal bloom
Volunteers needed to help monitor vital eelgrass beds around Orcas Island
||| FROM KATIE JOHNSON for SJC MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE ||| Do you have an interest in marine science and a passion for protecting local ecosystems? The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is looking
Vehicle reservations for fall sailing season open Tuesday, August 5 at 10am
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Vehicle reservations for the fall 2025 schedule (Sept. 21 through Dec. 27) will be available at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5. For a smooth and fair experience during
In Memoriam | Maureen Karras, November 8, 1946 – June 29, 2025
||| FROM DENNIS KARRAS ||| Maureen Karras Maureen Karras was one of a kind—a fearless adventurer, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, passionate educator, and lifelong advocate for children and families. She passed
The Black Tones and Sol live on the Village Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center invites you to an electrifying evening with The Black Tones and Sol as part of its ongoing Summer Concert Series. This free outdoor performance takes
Become a WSU extension master gardener
||| FROM CAITIE BLETHEN for MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM ||| Are you interested in learning more about horticulture, gardening and becoming a WSU Extension Master Gardener, but don’t quite know what that means? Join us for
Explore beautiful Orcas Island on a 3-day studio tour with 35+ island artists
||| FROM ZOE OSENBACH for ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR ||| This August 8th through 10th, follow the signs for a unique glimpse into the vibrant artist community on our beautiful island. This free, self-guided tour is
Rep. Ramel | Washington’s Marine Highway: A reliable path forward for ferry communities
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| Dear friends and neighbors, Our community depends on ferries as a lifeline connecting us to work, healthcare, education, and family. This legislative session delivered real progress
Douglas/Bailer Hill road improvement project nearly complete
The project is progressing ahead of schedule and crews are working diligently to prepare the road for pavement. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The Douglas/Bailer Hill Road Improvements Project is nearing completion as
As the Paradigm Shifts | Where can you breathe?
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| A few years ago, my client Clyde was going through a rough patch. It was hard to find any peace in his day-to-day life. And as
Deer Harbor Charters celebrates fun on the water in the San Juan Islands
||| FROM KIM BEALES for DEER HARBOR CHARTERS ||| Orcas Island based Deer Harbor Charters, infuses Orca awareness initiatives in daily activities including whale watching, sunset cruises, boat rentals, water taxi transportation to Sucia Island
