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
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman brings leadership with a stake in the future
||| FROM CINDY WOLF ||| Katherine Bryant Ingman has the vision, strength of leadership and proven negotiating skills to take care of business for the people of San Juan County. She has proven problem solving
Former Starbucks CEO encourages Orcas Christian School students to ‘Be More Human’
||| FROM ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ||| Orcas Christian School (OCS) is embracing experiential education, providing students with opportunities to learn from leaders with real-world experience. “We pride ourselves on offering powerful experiences for our students.
CWR encounter • Bigg’s Killer Whales
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Full Encounter Report ObservBegin: 09:08 AM ObservEnd: 09:46 AM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson Pods: Bigg's killer whales IDsEncountered: T069E LocationDescr: Sooke Bluffs EncSummary: As Mark was departing
Letter to Editor | In support of Heather Lee for Auditor
||| FROM KIMBERLEY IHLENFELDT ||| I am writing as a private citizen in support of Heather Lee for San Juan County Auditor. The Auditor’s Office plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, protecting public
One-act play | Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative
||| FROM COLLEEN SMITH SUMMERS for ORCAS CENTER ||| “Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative” is a searing, 60-minute, one-act play about prodigal rebellion and fleeting moments of redemption, written by and starring David
Letter to Editor | She gets it
||| FROM JANET BROWNELL ||| A few months ago, I received a phone call. “Hi, I’m Katherine. I’m running for county council, and so-and-so suggested I reach out to you for advice.” My sage advice?
Orcas filmmaker Ken Kwapis on the strange, improbable story of The Shaggs
The prophecy said famous. It never said why ||| FROM AYN GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL ||| For four decades, director Ken Kwapis has moved between some of Hollywood’s best-known films and television series,
Native pollinator presentation by Russel Barsh coming to Orcas Library
||| FROM JENNIFER DEGROOT for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| More than 200 wild bees and flies are native to the San Juan Islands, but many are threatened by pesticides, loss of nesting habitat, competition with
Odd Fellows readies annual firewood raffle
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND ODD FELLOWS ||| The Orcas Island Odd Fellows are once again offering islanders a chance to stay warm this winter while supporting important community causes through their annual Firewood Raffle. This year's
Letter to Editor | Long-time Lopez pharmacists endorse Katherine for County Council
||| FROM RICK AND MARGE MCCOY ||| We would like to endorse Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council. During our 30-plus years owning the Lopez Island Pharmacy, we’ve been fortunate to know and work closely
Letter to Editor | Jennifer Swanson builds community through service and hard work
||| FROM AMBER BORNER ||| I have known Jennifer for 20 years. She is a thoughtful, inclusive leader who brings people with diverse opinions together to find solutions. Jennifer has a proven record of public
Getting to know Katherine | Leadership in action
||| FROM KATHERINE BRYANT INGMAN, COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE ||| I’ve been fortunate to benefit from, and contribute to, impressive and impactful volunteer work throughout my life. From an early age, I’ve looked for ways to
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant-Ingman gets things done
||| FROM SCOTT AND VALERIE SLUIS ||| We are writing in support of Katherine Bryant-Ingman’s candidacy, for the District 3 seat on the San Juan County Council, representing residents of Lopez, Shaw and Decatur islands.
Encounter #81 • Bigg’s Killer Whales T19s • September 6, 2026
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Full Encounter Report ObservBegin: 08:24 AM ObservEnd: 08:50 AM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson Pods: Bigg's killer whales IDsEncountered: T019, T019B, T019C LocationDescr: East Sooke EncSummary: Mark and Fin left
County’s first mid-block crosswalk connects Lopez Island schools to new pool
This new crossing includes a rapid flashing beacon with a push-button, pedestrian signage, and crosswalk striping ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Lopez Island’s long-anticipated Swim Center opened this summer, and the County’s Public
I’m Not the Church Lady | Step away from the pedestal, Rosie
Or, maybe I need to notice where life keeps putting me ||| I'M NOT THE CHURCH LADY by ROSIE KUHN ||| Over the past couple of months, I’ve become a member of two Boards of
