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 | New terminal agent to receive $725,000 annual fee
||| FROM MICHAEL RIORDAN ||| The next Orcas Island terminal agent, Madrona Pacific Landing Company, LLC, will be receiving an annual fee of $725,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, according to the contract
Sheriff’s Report | June 18 – 24, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 25-003691 Theft 10:52:42 06/18/25 An Orcas Island Deputy took a theft report. The victim alleged an unknown person entered her art studio and stole
Join Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce for a festive Fourth of July celebration
||| FROM CAREY ESKRIDGE for ORCAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ||| What Does the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Do? The core mission of the Orcas Island Chamber’s is to promote, support, and develop the island's
Comings and goings at Community Foundation
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Earlier this month, the OICF Board of Trustees held its annual meeting to elect new trustees and officers to the Board, and recognize retiring trustees
Letter to Editor | Dear jury manager
||| FROM RIVER MALCOLM ||| Dear Jury Manager, The last time I was called for jury duty, age 75 or older was an automatic excuse from serving. Now I see this is changed dramatically to
Update | Olga Daze big, beautiful yard sale needs your donations
||| FROM SUSAN GORDON for OLGA DAZE ||| Olga Daze is July Saturday, July 19th and it’s time to gather up those unwanted (but still useful to someone else) items cluttering your home. They might
WSF Weekly Report | Launch of Congressional Ferry Caucus; water rescue
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve I recently joined federal and state leaders to celebrate the launch of a new bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus. We’re lucky to have
Introducing Orcas Talks Money
|||. FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ||| The Orcas Community Resource Center is proud to partner with local financial institutions to launch Orcas Talks Money, a new series of no-cost, practical financial education workshops
New parking regulations at Orcas Island Park and Ride
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Attention Orcas Island commuters – new parking regulations are in effect at the Orcas Island Park and Ride near the ferry terminal. New 3-day and 7-day parking limits
Reminder | Last week to utilize county’s marine transportation services
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Don’t forget – this is the last week to utilize San Juan County’s Marine Transportation Services Pilot Project. These services include emergency barge and foot-passenger transportation during disruptions
Anatomy of a scam | How Medicare fraud works and how to spot it
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Every year, scammers steal billions from the Medicare program—money meant to support the health and well-being of older adults. These scams don’t just impact the system; they
Orcas Island Garden Club | Garlic scape salt anyone?
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| I got a call from Helen Huber the other day. "Did you know it is garlic scape season?" Unaware and curious, I urged her to share more. The
Orcas Senior Center fundraiser | Brunch, bids, and a bird
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Brunch, Bids & a Bird! Let’s Brunch! – A Fundraiser for the Orcas Senior Center Sunday, June 29 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Get ready
Cultivate your passion with WSU Extension Master Gardener Program
||| FROM CAITIE BLETHEN for WSU EXTENSION SAN JUAN COUNTY ||| Do you have a passion for plants and insects, a thirst for knowledge, and a commitment to serving your community? If so, becoming a San
Orcas Library Presentation | Snake studies and sharp-tails on San Juan Islands
||| FROM JENNY DeGROOT for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Please join the Orcas Island Public Library on Saturday, June 28 at 1 pm for Snake Studies and Sharp-tails on the San Juan Islands, a presentation
Jurors excused for June 30 – July 3
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: JUNE 30 - JULY 3, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning Monday June 30 through Friday July 3, are excused. Thank you.
