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 | Eastsound Water’s “The Source” raises more questions than it answers
||| FROM CORY HARRINGTON ||| Eastsound Water recently introduced a new member newsletter, The Source, presented as a step toward improved transparency and communication. Clear communication is welcome—but it is not the same as accountability.
Happy May Day from the Land Bank
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY LAND BANK ||| Director's Note Lincoln Bormann Happy May Day! One of the best things about living in the islands is the opportunity to watch spring unfold in all its
OCS students explore aviation history, Boeing production on Everett field trip
||| FROM ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ||| On April 28, the Orcas Christian School (OCS) freshman class traveled to Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour for an educational field trip focused on aviation history,
Rep. Debra Lekanoff | A season of reflection, gratitude, and continued work together
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| As we move into this next season, I find myself reflecting deeply on the 2026 legislative session: what we were called to protect, what we were
Project Updates | Community input redesigns proposed Odlin County Park project
Two community meetings and a small working group provided new ideas to adjust the design of the maintenance facility and public contact station to better address community concerns ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||
WSF Weekly Update | Boating season opens; public service recognition; national bike week
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve At Washington State Ferries, community engagement is at the center of every decision we make. As a public system, we serve the
WE-Bike rebate program | You may qualify for help purchasing a NEW E Bike!
Let's get riding ||| FROM VICKI LEIMBACK for WILDLIFE CYCLES ||| Program: Washington State Department of Transportation – WE-Bike e-bike rebate program Application window: March 30, 2026 → March 29, 2027 Selection method: Random monthly drawings starting April 13, 2026 Eligibility:
How sweet! Check out this art installation at Library
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The Sweet Shop is an art installation celebrating books, reading, and public libraries. Growing up in Oakland, California, Rachel Brumer looked forward to her weekly weekend
CWR Biggs encounter #2
||| FROM THE CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Full Encounter Report ObservBegin: 11:36 AM ObservEnd: 12:27 PM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson Pods: Bigg's killer whales IDsEncountered: T049A2, T051 LocationDescr: Parry Bay EncSummary: Mark headed
CWR Biggs encounter #1
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Full Encounter Report ObservBegin: 11:36 AM ObservEnd: 12:27 PM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson Pods: Bigg's killer whales IDsEncountered: T049A2, T051 LocationDescr: Parry Bay EncSummary: Mark headed out
Larsen fights for lower costs, supports farmers
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Republicans are doing nothing in this Farm Bill to lower food prices for families, lower costs for farmers or lower tariffs for small
OPAL welcomes four new board members
Annual Meeting and Election Results ||| FROM QASIM ALI DINO for OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST ||| OPAL Community Land Trust warmly welcomes four new members of the Board of Trustees, who were elected by unanimous vote
Capital Planning | What’s next for county buildings and facilities?
A review of significant updates, anticipated projects for 2026, and future planning efforts ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During the April 20 Council meeting, County leadership discussed long-term plans for capital projects throughout the
WSF fare changes coming up on May 1
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Starting this Friday, May 1, there will be changes to our fares and multi-ride pass expiration: Passenger and vehicle ticket prices will increase by an average of 3%. The
No jurors required for May 4-8
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: MAY 4-8, 2026 All jurors summonsed for the Jury Period beginning Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th, 2026 are excused. Thank you.
Health Dept. confirms all SJC shellfish growing areas meet public health water quality standards
An annual review finds no downgrades or risks to classifications ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has completed its annual review of shellfish growing area classifications and
