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.”
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Change Your Life with a New, High-wage Career!
Deadline Aug. 21, 2017 -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will provide FREE training in Construction Tech at the Northwest Career &
Orcas Christian School Serves Up Lunch
-- from Beth Smith for Orcas Christian School -- With the start of the new school year, Orcas Christian School will become the newest island member to join the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The
Remembering a Man of Many Passions
-- from Hilary Canty -- Looking around Orcas this summer, it is hard not to feel the presence of Bob Henigson. A man of many passions, Bob’s legacy is evident in so many of the
Guest Opinion | Women Under-represented on Planning Commission
-- from The SJI Women's Group -- To the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our county’s population is female.
2036 Comprehensive Plan Update Documents Available for Review
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The preliminary drafts of the Housing Needs Assessment and the Capital Facilities and Utilities Inventories for the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update have been released for preliminary review. These
It’s Highly Toxic Tansy Ragwort Season
-- from Jason Ontjes -- Tansy ragwort, one of San Juan County’s worst noxious weeds, is now in flower along roadsides, in fields and in residents’ yards. Highly toxic, its alkaloids are present in all plant parts.
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday, August 21, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday August 21 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw
Introducing the New Special Ed Teacher
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Melissa Davis will be our new High School Special Education Teacher. With a passion for education and student success, Davis has taught special education in Oak
Yakima Returns to Duty
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Anacortes/Sidney ferry routes will resume their regular Summer 2017 schedule Wednesday morning with the Yakima rejoining the route. The Yakima’s return means the route
Did You Know Bees Love Blue and Violet?
--from Mo Sloane, San Juan County Master Gardener -- Did you know that native bees and honey bees love blue and violet flowers? Why? Plants may have evolved blue and violet flowers to be attractive
Library Fair Comes Roaring Back this Saturday
Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Hopefully you have already Saved the Date on your calendar and in
School Welcomes New Nurse
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Cindy Sapp, new nurse for Orcas Schools. Today the OISD spotlight is on our new School Nurse, Cindy Sapp. Cindy started out working with
Guest Opinion | Clean Air for San Juan County?
-- from Michael Riordan -- Satellite photograph of southern British Columbia and Washington state on Wednesday, August 1, 2017, showing smoke from the BC fires streaming through the Fraser River gap toward the San
It’s Summer and Monday: Four-boat Emergency Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a problem with the number two engine on the M/V Samish, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, BC route is operating on a four-boat emergency schedule until another vessel
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Schedule Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Sunday Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. The Samish is out of service for the rest of the day due to a problem with the number two engine.
Calling All Explorers and Aspiring Actors
Saturday - Sunday, September 23 - 24, 411 Madrona St. Eastsound, -- from Paula Russell -- Are you an adult beginning actor? Are you an adventurer or an introvert ready to step out of your
