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 | Hughes has a passion for helping follow islanders
||| FROM MAX HANSON ||| Whether in office or not, Rick Hughes has a passion for helping his fellow Islanders. He is always willing to listen and eager to connect people who can help each
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of
WSF fare changes begin October 1
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| On Tuesday, Oct. 1, new rates set by the Washington State Transportation Commission to meet legislatively directed farebox recovery goals will go into effect. It’s also the first day with no
Letter to Editor | In support of Rick Hughes
||| FROM LARRY CODDINGTON ||| I want to share why I'm supporting Rick Hughes for county council. In his past terms as our County Council representative, Rick has been a doer. As a member of
Letter to Editor | Stephanie is the person we need
||| FROM VINNIE VELA ||| As small business owners in Friday Harbor, we have deep feelings for the island. We understand the expectations and needs of most islanders. We want to find a leader who
Yoga with Tara
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Tara Plank's active vinyasa-style yoga sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center (No yoga Wednesday, October 16). Classes emphasize the
Voter questions for U. S. Senate debates requested
||| FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WASHINGTON ||| Seattle, WA — The League of Women Voters of Washington is working with KIRO-TV to organize a debate between the candidates for United States Senator. The
Wild orcas spotted hunting dolphins off Chile in a scientific first
||| FROM SCIENCE ALERT ||| In the Humboldt Current, off the coast of Chile, an enigmatic pod of orcas has been seen tearing apart unexpected prey. On multiple occasions, scientists and citizen scientists observed the
Sheriff’s Report | September 18 – 24, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 24-006104 Found Property 12:11:39 09/18/24 A black iPhone was found on the roadway on Miller Road. A message was left on the owner's
It’s all connected
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| It struck me how interconnected we are this week, and how much progress – and joy – can come from these connections. The many nonprofits
Orcas Island Farm Tours begin on October 4
||| FROM JULIE CURTIS for SJI CONSERVATION DISTRICT ||| The 2024 Farm Tours of the San Juans have begun and promise to be the most impressive yet! After a successful kickoff on San Juan Island,
Needlework Circle
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Are you passionate about knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or embroidery? Join Orcas Senior Center’s Needlework Circle on Tuesdays at 2 pm. Grab your ongoing project and be
Letter to Editor | Strong support for Kari McVeigh
||| FROM MARNI ZIMLIN ||| I am proud to endorse and strongly recommend a vote for Kari McVeigh for County Council. She has held many positions of significant responsibility prior to coming to the island
Joint statement on Columbia R. hatchery settlement with WA Dept. Fish and Wildlife
||| FROM EMMA HELVERSON for WILD FISH CONSERVANCY||| Wild Fish Conservancy, The Conservation Angler, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife filed a consent decree last week to settle claims in an Endangered Species Act lawsuit
Letter to Editor | Open letter to Mr. Hughes
||| FROM ED SUIJ ||| Dear Mr.Hughes, In a time of sound bites and short attention spans this letter might seem a bit long to you. You may quit reading it after a couple paragraphs.
WSF Weekly Report | Summer is over; off-season rates to kick in; lifesaving award for Samish crew; kudo for SJs inter-island crew
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Our busy summer season ended Saturday, and I send my deepest gratitude to my colleagues for their hard work in getting millions
