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
Encounter #42 • Bigg’s killer whales T46Bs + T100s
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Full Encounter Report ObservBegin: 02:30 PM ObservEnd: 04:58 PM Vessel: KCB III Staff: Dave Ellifrit, Michael Weiss Other Observers: Rachel John Pods: Bigg's killer whales IDsEncountered: T46B, T46B2,
News Brief | Royal Caribbean ship arrives in Alaska with dead endangered fin whale on bow
||| FROM TRAVEL PULSE ||| A Royal Caribbean Group cruise ship arrived in Seward, Alaska, with a dead fin whale on its bow. A necropsy later revealed blunt force trauma consistent with a ship strike
Sheriff’s Report | June 17 – 23, 2026
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 26-003564 Found Property 09:19:26 06/17/26 A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of found property. The Deputy was given a bag of
Library Youth Program | How about a free chess workshop?
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| Please join local teen Lamai Hons for a free chess workshop at the Orcas Island Public Library. This chess workshop is an incredible opportunity to develop
Orcas Christian School summer carnival set for community celebration
||| FROM ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ||| Orcas Christian School will host its inaugural Summer Carnival on the school campus, inviting families from across the community for a day centered on faith, fun and family activities.
Actors Theater to bring ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ to Grange stage
||| FROM ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ISLAND ||| In "Moon Over Buffalo," a delightful and hilarious backstage farce by Ken Ludwig, we meet Charlotte and George Hay, a struggling acting duo on tour in Buffalo
Environmental comedy show comes to Friday Harbor
||| FROM TRACIE MERRILL and JESS NEWLEY for THE WHALE MUSEUM ||| The Whale Museum and Friends of the San Juans are partnering to host an ocean-themed comedy show with Forrest Shaw at Brickworks on
Licensing and Recording office closure
San Juan County Auditor’s Office, Licensing and Recording counter closed July 2 & 3 ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Auditor’s office, vehicle/vessel licensing and recording counter will be closed
WSF Weekly Report | Half way thru World Cup; 75th anniversary wrap-up
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve As we reach the midpoint of Seattle’s six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, I’m pleased to report our service has successfully managed
Surge in oil tanker traffic threatens Salish Sea, Southern Resident Orcas, and shoreline communities
||| FROM LOVEL PRATT for FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| Friends of the San Juans is raising urgent concerns over a dramatic increase in oil tanker traffic in the Salish Sea driven by expanding
Biggs encounter logged by Center for Whale Research
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Full Encounter Report ObservBegin: 12:40 PM ObservEnd: 01:50 PM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson, Joe Zelwietro Pods: Bigg's killer whales IDsEncountered: T049C LocationDescr: South of Sheringham Point
Here’s what’s happening at Senior Center in July
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center offers a variety of ongoing classes, social groups, wellness activities, and creative programs throughout the month. All programs are open to everyone, regardless
Island Health issues community statement on physician transition
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HOSPITAL DISTRICT ||| As a Hospital District, we want to share appreciation of the community members and patients of Dr. Simpson-Manske who have shared comments in a variety of ways. During
No jurors needed June 29 – July 3
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: JUNE 29 - JULY 3, 2026 All jurors summonsed for the Jury Period beginning Monday June 29 through Friday July 3, 2026 are excused. Thank you.
Larsen votes to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington and across the United
County to test vote counting equipment in July
Testing will take place on July 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Elections Office will be holding a “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment
