Here’s a thought…
“I’m calling on Washingtonians – please, don’t be a spark this weekend. Your choices could literally save lives.”
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS DAVE UPTHEGROVE
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Community Foundation of San Juan
-- from Board of Trustees, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) was thrilled to participate in the County Fair Matching Grant Program by the Community Foundation of San Juan Island. We were in the company of many worthy organizations that make
Larsen Announces 2018 Congressional App Challenge
-- from Amanda Munger for Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge, an application competition for high school students. The competition, which runs through October 15 is open to high school students who live in or attend school in
Whale Museum Lecture on Acoustic Effects on Orca
Wednesday, September 5, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- On September 5, Dr. Sheila J. Thornton, a Research Scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Dr. Marla Holt, a research wildlife biologist with NOAA, will co-present “Using DTAGs to study nighttime
National Drive Electric Week Coming to Friday Harbor
Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., County Parking Lot -- from Ryan T. Palmateer for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The San Juan Islands Electric Vehicle Association (SJIEVA) is proud to announce it’s 2nd annual Electric Vehicle show taking place in Friday Harbor at the County Offices
Get Up to Date on Yes for Homes Initiative at Meeting
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Community Club -- from Anne Marie Shanks -- The public is invited to participate in a September 8 meeting at 10 a.m. the Deer Harbor Community Club. Yes for Homes, a county-wide grassroots campaign supporting a ballot initiative in November to create a
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord Works on Behalf of County
-- by Sheryl Albritton -- I am compelled to write this letter to share my support for Randy Gaylord’s re-election. Many have written about a records lawsuit filed in my name, all without benefit of a personal interview. The case did not start about records, it was about the land
Sheriff’s Report | August 22 – 28, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 22, 2018 18-006367 Accident-NonInj 09:41:58 08/22/18 A Deputy investigated a report of a traffic accident in Friday Harbor. 18-006371 Found Property 10:52:35 08/22/18 Complainant came to Dispatch with a found passport, stating he had found the passport on the beach
“The Dinner Party” for The Whale Museum
-- from Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum invites everyone to the first annual event, “The Dinner Party,” an elegant fundraiser and auction on Friday, September 14 at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Proceeds benefit the museum’s mission of promoting stewardship of whales and
In Memoriam | David Ker Schermerhorn, 1929 – 2018
-- from Kate Schermerhorn and David Schermerhorn Jr. -- It is with immense heartache that we are writing to tell you that our father, David Ker Schermerhorn, who in 2008 made history sailing on the first foreign boat to enter Gaza Harbor in 40 years, died on Monday August 27
Health & Community Services Partners with School District for Back to School Clinic
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health & Community Services will be providing FREE immunizations for Orcas Island School students at the Orcas Island School District’s Back to School Kickoff/BBQ on Tuesday September 4th. Immunizations will be provided to Orcas School District K-12 students in the
WSF Launches First Ever Writer-in-Residence Program
-- from Iris Graville -- Iris Graville, Writer-in-Residence, Washington State Ferries (photo credit - Robert S. Harrison) Recently, Washington State Ferries launched its first-ever “Writer-in-Residence” on the interisland route in the San Juan Islands. Lopez Island author Iris Graville began her term in this new role on August
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes for Homes
-- from Steven Jung -- By now, I expect most Orcas Issues readers are keenly aware of San Juan County’s extreme lack of affordable housing, especially housing for lower income families who provide the basic services on which we all depend. And that this lack has a huge impact on
Health Commission Focuses on UW Agreement, Financing, Communications
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Three major topics took up most of the time at the August 28 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD). First was the process of reaching agreement with the UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) management on medical services to be provided
Letter to Editor | Thanks for Rockin’ the Salish Sea
-- from San Juan County Fair Staff -- Thank you for making this year’s “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” themed Fair a splashing success! We’d like to pacific-ly thank our many volunteers, exhibitors, performers, vendors and sponsors who are otter-ly fin-tastic. We dolphin-ly couldn’t have done it without your support. Check
Comp Plan Community Workshops in the Offing
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development (DCD) will hold community workshops to gather community input on the Comprehensive Plan update. Provide input on policy issues that will guide the County through 2036. Discussion topics will include: Housing Transportation Land Use Water Resources Economic Development
Dog Days of Summer Event at Mount Baker Farm
Sunday, September 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mount Baker Farm -- from Marsha Waunch for Orcas Animal Shelter -- The Orcas Animal Shelter is presenting The Dog Days of Summer on Sunday, September 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with shows by the K9 Kings. There will also
