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 | Paulsen is direct, truthful, fair, balanced, realistic
||| FROM SADIE BAILEY ||| Justin Paulsen has stepped up for over two decades as a community advocate for adults, children and youth. He has volunteered much of his time and skills to give to
Friends of the San Juans — Protecting the San Juans and Salish Sea
||| FROM ELISE COPE for FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| The San Juan Islands and Salish Sea are like no other place on earth. That’s why we must protect them! As election season is
Letter to Editor | Renewing Land Bank is a good economic decision
||| FROM JOE GAYDOS ||| Renewing the San Juan County Land Bank is a smart economic decision for islanders. More often than not, the one-time 1% real estate excise tax on the purchase of property
Letter to Editor | Justin understands true leadership
||| FROM INGRID GABRIEL ||| I am writing in support of District 2 SJC Council candidate Justin Paulsen, as I believe he understands that good leadership goes beyond personal ambition. In a recent conversation, Justin
Letter to Editor | Vote No on conservation area excise tax
||| FROM RON WHALEN ||| Summary of process for Land Bank (LB) acquisition of property: A. LB staff identifies prospective acquisitions for county council review and public comment. B. County code 2.120.050 requirement for appraisal and approved
Losing your Medicare insurance plan? Don’t panic!
||| FROM PEGI GROUNDWATER, SHIBA VOLUNTEER ||| Did you receive a letter saying your Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription plan is not available for 2025? While that news can be distressing, you
Letter to Editor | Let’s keep our Land Bank
||| FROM PAUL S. HENRIKSEN ||| I have voted yes for the Land Bank renewal and encourage everyone to do so as well. Preserving public spaces and critical habitat as property in our county is
Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Unleash your creativity at "Art with Carla" every Friday, 1-3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on
Gather & Share
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| One of the most important roles of OICF is to support capacity building within the nonprofit community. For many years, we have hosted regular meet-ups
Watercolors Class for Beginners
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolor painting every Monday from 9:30 to 11 am. Robbie Walker, an experienced instructor with years of expertise in
Letter to Editor | Why vote YES on Land Bank renewal?
||| FROM GREG & HEATHER OAKSEN ||| Why YES? Vote YES on renewal of the Land Bank because:: TAXES:: The 1% real estate excise tax that supports the Land Bank is paid by the buyer
Sheriff’s Report | October 9 – 15, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 24-006566 Burglary - Residential 05:25:11 10/09/24 A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a residential burglary complaint. The Deputy determined the complaint was unfounded.
Letter to Editor | Pay attention to your ballot for Land Bank funding
||| FROM CHRISTA CAMPBELL for RENEW OUR LAND BANK ||| Attention Voters: Look for Land Bank REET Renewal at Bottom of Page 1 of Your Ballot where you’ll find SJC Proposition 1 to renew our
Hearing Healthcare
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, from Island Hearing Healthcare, provides hearing care at Orcas Senior Center every first Thursday of the month. To secure your slot, it
Letter to Editor | Hughes is person best suited for the role
||| FROM DOMENIC VERBANO ||| Rick Hughes is the best person to steer leadership, and (what a concept), DO THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE, in San Juan County! He is calm, patient, and doesn’t have
Port Meeting coming up
||| FROM CHIP LONG for ORCAS ISLAND AIRPORT ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting, a Work/Study Session (no actions will be taken), Monday, October 21st, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at
