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
New islander launches book
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| Orcas Island Public Library and Darvill’s Bookstore are proud to present a special book launch for At Last, the latest novel by New York Times
Center for Whale Research | Outer coast encounter with SRKW members
|||FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| ObservBegin: 01:07 PM ObservEnd: 02:31 PM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson Other Observers: Gary Sutton, Tasli Shaw, Machi Yoshida Pods: J, K, L IDsEncountered: J31, J39, L55, L109,
As the Paradigm Shifts | What could I possibly offer?
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| There is a weightedness of grace at the core of being present. There is an ache in the question, “What could I possibly offer?” that becomes the
County partners with WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife to address unconfirmed cougar sightings
As we head into the Labor Day weekend, the public is encouraged to remain vigilant and review best wildlife encounter practices. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Over the past few weeks, there have
SJC Monthly News Digest – August 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Good News for Permit Review Times & Director Recruitment: DCD Leadership Provides Summer Update During the August 19 Council meeting, staff from the Department of Community Development (DCD)
It’s another Fantastic Friday from Rep. Debra Lekanoff
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| As the warmth of summer lingers across the 40th District - from the tides of the San Juan Islands to the forests of Whatcom and the
OPALCO to host community meetings
OPALCO is planning now for what our energy future will be like in the next 25 years. OPALCO wants co-op members to get involved! ||| FROM KRISTA BOUCHEY for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE |||
WSF Weekly Report | Labor Day; sea level rise; new director of marine operations
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from John As we head into Labor Day weekend, I thank our employees for their hard work and dedication. There’s a lot of pressure to keep our
Let’s grow something new together
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| The Orcas Island Community Foundation is embarking on an exciting strategic planning process to guide our work over the coming years, and we need your
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Orcas Island project updates
The Land Bank is preparing to implement projects at Judd Cove and Turtleback Mountain Preserves during the month of September. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The grant-funded Judd Cove Shoreline Restoration Project is
County & agency partners work to develop tools to manage human/wildlife interactions
The County will work with stakeholders to define common messaging, identify strategies to manage wildlife/human interactions, and educate the public. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| In an effort to manage interactions between island
County Council passes on purchase of Decatur Island property
The Council found that the property is not suitable for the County’s intended use and moved to terminate the Purchase and Sale Agreement under its contingency provisions. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During
Orcas Island Community Band | A history of community
||| FROM KAREN KEY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY BAND ||| The Orcas Island Community Band (OICB) is a 501c3 non-profit all-volunteer organization comprised of approximately thirty Orcas Island and occasionally neighboring-island men and women dedicated
Orcas Center Audition Notice | Grease
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| It’s not just the word, it’s happening! That’s right, Grease is rolling into Orcas Center this spring! Join an excited, fun, and dedicated cast in revving up
Jurors for 9/2 – 9/12 are excused. Jurors for 9/8 – 9/12 need to call in
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: SEPTEMBER 2-12, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning September 2 through Friday September 12, are excused. Jurors summonsed for the week of September
Music of Woody Guthrie coming to Odd Fellows Hall
||| FROM DIDIER GINCIG for ODD FELLOWS ||| Woody Guthrie in the Pacific Northwest: That Ribbon of Highway Sunday, August 31 2:00 Odd Fellows Hall Folksinger and activist Woody Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30
