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
Yoga, drumming at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Thursday Evening Yoga Class with Susie Frank Join us for a gentle, restorative yoga class on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. This slow-paced
Port of Orcas public hearing on Monday
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on amending the Comprehensive Scheme followed by the Regular Meeting Monday, July 28th at 4:00
Larsen launches ‘share your story’ webpage
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced a ‘share your story’ webpage where community members can tell him directly how Republicans’ Big Ugly Law
Larsen releases statement on Department of Education releasing funding
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP RICK LARSEN ||| Yesterday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "Kids deserve to have the support they need to learn, and teachers deserve to have the
Sheriff’s Report | July 15 – 22, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| TUESDAY, JULY 15 25-004526 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:23:52 07/15/25 A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a suspicious incident. The caller reported finding an open parcel on his
One thing is for certain
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Over and over again, we hear that nonprofits are feeling uncertain. Uncertain about funding, uncertain about policy changes, uncertain whether progress made will unravel, and
Rep. Lekanoff | In every corner of our state, the heart of Washington is strong
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| This summer, I’ve been fortunate to meet with constituents across the 40th District and beyond—hearing directly from you about your stories, your hopes, and your concerns.
U.S. Marshal arrests suspect on SJI wanted for felony charges out of Michigan
The Marshals were able to locate the male in Friday Harbor and arrested him on his warrants without incident. He will be extradited back to Michigan to face these charges. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY
Thoughts on OIFR bond measure from committee
||| FROM BEN LUNA for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Community Needs Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) facilities and apparatus require immediate attention. Fire engines, ambulances, brush trucks, and other critical equipment need
WSF Weekly Report | Ferry workers added to public transit state law; Wenatchee now in full service
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Our workforce is our most valuable asset. It’s important that all our employees have a safe, respectful environment to serve our customers.
Interested in writing ‘against’ statement for Library?
||| FROM INGRID MATTSON for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT ||| Orcas Island Library District is seeking applications from persons interested in being appointed to a committee to write the “against” statement for the San Juan
Town Council special meeting July 25, 2025
||| FROM JENNIFER KREMBS for TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| On July 25, 2025, the Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at noon. Location will be at Town Hall; the public is invited to
Ready to de-clutter? Donate to Grannie’s Corner
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| If you’ve been meaning to tidy up but aren’t sure what to do with your extra stuff, donate it to Grannie’s Corner at Orcas Senior Center!
County introduces new sensory-friendly ways to enjoy the fair
A “calm down” tent and a “sensory-friendly” morning will help provide an environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or sensory processing disorder to join in on all the fair fun! ||| FROM SAN JUAN
Public scoping meeting for San Juan Island’s Beaverton Marsh Preserve
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Join the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank for a public scoping meeting on July 31, 2025, and help shape an updated Beaverton Marsh Preserve Stewardship and Management
Orcas Family Caregivers | Need an afternoon off?
||| FROM SUSAN GORDON BENTLEY for ORCAS LIONS CLUB ||| Knowing your care partner is in good hands and enjoying themselves in a safe environment, will give you the peace of mind to take a
