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
Help Rotary and Its PolioPlus partners deliver more than vaccines
||| FROM BARBARA MARRETT for SAN JUAN ISLANDS ROTARY CLUB ||| World Polio Day, October 24, is an opportunity to unite in support of Rotary International’s longstanding mission to eradicate polio. That effort goes beyond
Letter to Editor | Jennifer Swanson: A Shaw islander for all of San Juan County
||| FROM RANDALL GAYLORD ||| I’m voting for Jennifer Swanson and I hope you do too. County Council members represent islanders county-wide and must serve them well. Where the candidate lives helps define their character.
BELONGING: Five writers, five perspectives, one universal question at Library
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| What does it mean to belong? To a place, a community, a family—or simply to ourselves? Join the Orcas Island Public Library on Thursday, October 29,
WSF Weekly Report | Running the numbers; Colman clock; Maritime Blue’s One Ocean Week
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve It's easy to become discouraged by the challenges facing Washington State Ferries. Aging vessels, financial constraints and service disruptions are very real
Fall food gardening on Orcas
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Welcome to another flavorful smoothie! You'll hear not only from the presidents but also other leaders within the club. They'll share their personal stories, values, perspectives or updates.
Trump wanted the power to make arrests without providing a reason
The Trump White House seriously studied how to "cancel" habeas corpus, your right to know why the government has arrested you ||| FROM DEFIANCE.ORG ||| Last year, the White House considered a proposal that could’ve
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman brings leadership and a voice for our future
||| FROM LAUREN BIGELOW ||| I wholeheartedly endorse Katherine Bryant Ingman. She brings the lived experience, leadership, and commitment needed to help guide our county through the important issues we face. She represents a generation whose
November highlights from Orcas Senior Center
||| 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
2026 Winter Flea & Craft Market returns December 5th & 6th
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Each year the San Juan County Fairgrounds hosts the Winter Flea & Craft Market in the Main Exhibit Hall. Local vendors showcase a variety of handmade gifts and
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman has what it takes
||| FROM SARAH REEVES & CARL PETTERSON ||| Katherine Bryant Ingman is the right person to represent District 3. She's qualified and experienced at leading this community through unprecedented challenges. She knows what it takes
Key Club fundraiser was a big hit; Turkey Trot coming up
||| FROM MAURICE AUSTIN for ORCAS ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB ||| Thanks to each and every islander (and visitor) who supported Key Club in our bake sale last month. We successfully raised funds for
Letter to Editor | Excited to support Jennifer Swanson
||| FROM BILL WATSON ||| I'm excited to support Jennifer Swanson for San Juan County Council Position 3. When I read the following excerpt from Jennifer herself, my decision became very clear. From Jennifer: "The
Letter to Editor | My endorsement for Ron Krebs for Sheriff
||| FROM DAVID ALEXANDER, WASHINGTON STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION ||| I am writing to publicly and wholeheartedly support Ron Krebs for San Juan County Sheriff. I had the privilege of working for Ron during
Letter to Editor | Why I’m voting for Katherine Bryant Ingman
||| FROM ELIZABETH SUDEN ||| Join me in voting for Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council. Katherine is a leader who listens & collaborates to find solutions that work for the wellbeing of the community.
Letter to Editor | Katherine Bryant Ingman for County Council
||| FROM BRETON CARTER ||| Katherine is a thoughtful and intentional leader who is truly dedicated to serving our island communities. Whether volunteering as a high school track coach or leading the Catherine Washburn Medical
Update on Orcas School drinking water
||| FROM ORCAS SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS TEAM ||| Improvements Continue Our commitment to improving school drinking water continues through our partnership with the Washington State Department of Health. Fixtures replaced The district replaced fixtures identified for corrective
