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
Port Meeting
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Monday, July 22nd at 5:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the
Dental clinic brings smiles to the community
||| FROM ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| Oral health is crucial for overall well-being, extending far beyond a bright smile. Maintaining good oral hygiene prevents common dental issues such as cavities and gum disease, which
Sheriff’s Report | July 10 – 17, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 24-004262 Found Property 07:22:43 07/10/24 A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to Found Property. The property was later returned, and the incident was documented.
County Council conducts mid-year review of priorities
||| FROM SAN JUAN COMMUNICATIONS ||| At the beginning of every year, the San Juan County Council attends a multi-day retreat where they review programs and services, bring forth goals and ideas, and set priorities
Here we GO
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| Here we are in the thick of Summer! Salmon fishing and crabbing opened yesterday, the flowers have gone crazy and I suddenly have plenty of cabbage! The abundance is on!
Author Visit | Family secrets revealed in ‘Legacy Lost’
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Growing up white in Washington state, Barbara Hilyer's dad never told her anything about his family, except that his mother was "crazy." Ten years after his
Rating Bureau classification for Orcas Fire protection class reduced
More volunteers needed ||| FROM CHAD KIMPLE, ACTING CHIEF for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| The Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) has completed its evaluation of Orcas Island's fire protection capabilities related to
WSF Weekly Report | Fall reservations; Congresswoman tours; lost dog adopted
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Last week was challenging for our customers and employees navigating our service amidst a domino effect of disruptions. On top of losing
Letter to Editor | McVeigh is most qualified, prepared
||| FROM RICHARD GROUT ||| I’ve worked in a lot of local campaigns since I retired and I have to say that Kari McVeigh is one of the most qualified, prepared candidates it’s been my
Vehicle reservations for Fall season available 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Vehicle reservations for the fall 2024 schedule (September 22 through December 28) on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes will be available at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,
Letter to Editor | McVeigh is skilled collaborator
||| FROM SARAH CROSBY ||| The purpose of my letter is to strongly endorse the candidacy of Kari McVeigh for County Council Position 1. I have known Kari for several years and have seen her
Unified Fix Our Ferries citizen movement sets sail
Ferry-served communities band together for legislative action ||| FROM ED ANDREWS for COMMUNITY WATER TAXI ||| Vashon Island, Washington—The Fix Our Ferries citizen action movement has grown to four communities that extend the length and
Volunteer drivers needed for Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center is looking for volunteer drivers to help with our transportation program. Volunteers will receive a small stipend for driving individuals off-island to their
This will be the biggest and best Olga Daze ever
||| FROM SUSAN GORDON for OLGA DAZE ||| The parade (at noon) will feature bagpipes and a drum major, accompanied by marchers wearing kilts. Also rumored to be participating are members of the Orcas Ukulele
White caps in the Salish Sea
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| The fact is most folks on Orcas are old. As of 2020, more than half of islanders were 55 or older (Washington State Office of Financial
Letter to Editor | O’Day is knowledgeable and skilled
||| FROM DYANNE DALRYMPLE ||| I have known Stephanie O’Day for over 20 years. For 6 years I worked in Stephanie’s land use law office, as her Office Manager and Legal Assistant. I saw how
