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
County Council surpluses gravel on Waldron Island; Public bid begins August 27
The County will also negotiate a Gravel Extraction Lease with the successful bidder for purchase of the gravel. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During the August 5 meeting, Council passed a resolution authorizing
Auditor seeks writers of arguments both ‘for’ and ‘against’ ballot measures
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven is seeking people interested in writing arguments for and against ballot measures for the 2025 General voters’ guide. To ensure an informed
Healthy smiles, healthy community: Hot topics in oral health
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Oral health plays a big role in everyone’s health, but not everyone has the same access to the care they need. In our community, many people are building
2025 Comp Plan | Transportation, utilities, housing needs, capital facilities inventory, & maps
Public comments regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan can be submitted by August 14 for review at the Planning Commission meeting on August 15. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is
WSF Weekly Report | Birthday on board; bring your own cup
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Our crew members are highly trained as first responders to handle emergencies, like the birth of baby Arlo aboard Samish a year
WDFW to host meeting on planned westside Lake Rotenone treatment to remove invasive Northern Pike
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and San Juan County Conservation Land Bank (Land Bank) are co-hosting an in-person public meeting to hear community input on
Fire Commissioners call special meeting for Monday
||| FROM JEN KRAUSS for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Special Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District No 2, Board of Fire Commissioners Special Meeting | Monday, 08/11/2025, 3PM In person: 45
Senior Center | Bringing mammograms to you
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| You don’t need to travel off-island for a mammogram. Assured Imaging is bringing mobile mammography to Orcas Senior Center, offering quick, convenient screenings right in our
3 reports of cougar sightings on San Juan Island
||| FROM KING-TV SEATTLE ||| Three people reported cougar sightings on San Juan Island over the last three days, according to the San Juan County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO). The first two sightings occurred on Monday.
San Juan Preservation Trust launches effort to protect 30 acres on San Juan
||| FROM KELVIN BAKER for SAN JUAN PRESERVATION TRUST ||| The San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT) is thrilled to announce a major new conservation initiative on the west side of San Juan Island: the future
Senior Center | Time-traveling tunes with Dr. Dirty
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER||| Get ready for a nostalgic afternoon on Friday, August 22 at 1 p.m. when local legend Terry “Dr. Dirty” Anderson brings his guitar, his voice—and his time
Jurors excused August 11-15
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: AUGUST 11-15, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning Monday August 11th through Friday August 15th, are excused. Thank you.
Sheriff’s Office reviews 2024 crime statistics at council meeting
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During this week’s Council meeting, Sheriff Eric Peter reviewed San Juan County crime statistics from 2024. Throughout the presentation, Sheriff Peter outlined duties performed by the Sheriff’s Office
Library art show for August | Works of Angela Dora
||| FROM ANDREA COHEN for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| For the month of August, the Orcas Island Library’s “Art in the Library” series will feature a show of paintings and photographs by Angela Dora entitled
Upcoming OICMF children’s concert | Symba and the Lobster
||| FROM MARY TAYLOR for ORCAS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| Children and their families are invited to enjoy Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s much anticipated free Children’s Concert featuring an interactive musical storytelling experience based
Orcas Island Artworks featured artist for August – Ellen Wherrette
Intertwining Threads....Past, Present and Future ||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ISLAND ARTWORKS ||| Ellen Wherrette: "Throughout my life, I have painted and sculpted. The rich intricacies of the natural and the man-made world inspire
