Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Sheriff’s Report | May 23 – 29, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 23, 2018 18-003313 Death Investigation 06:40:23 05/23/18 A Deputy responded to an unattended death incident on Lopez Island. The investigation revealed that the decedent passed from natural causes. 18-003333 Theft 20:12:10 05/23/18 A Deputy made contact with a citizen who
Free Airplane Rides for Young Eagles
Young Eagles Day on Saturday, June 9 Young Eagle learning to fly, photo courtesy of J. A Young Eagles Day will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 10 to 1 pm. All children and young people, age 8 to 17, are invited to take a free airplane
Community Band to Bring Spring Things & Flings to Orcas Center
Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck for Orcas Community Band -- The Orcas Island Community Band prides itself in musical variety. The Band's Orcas Center concert, Spring Things & Flings, on Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. is no exception. Approximately 30 musicians will
Martin Lund’s “One World Music Celebration” Returns
Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. --from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center-- Martin Lund, meditative as he prepares for One World: Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Boats Martin Lund’s One World Music Celebration rides again – in fact, on June 15th and 16th, it’ll be
Sheriff Krebs Announces Re-election Bid
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- I was elected Sheriff of San Juan County three years ago and I am excited to announce that I’ll be running for re-election this November. As Sheriff, I’ve worked hard to promote and encourage a safer community. I’ve implemented the core beliefs of protect
Happy 67th Birthday, WSF!
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Today [June 1, 2018] we celebrate 67 years of carrying passengers safely and efficiently through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. Washington State Ferries begins operations on June 1, 1951. By Alan J. Stein Posted 1/20/2003, HistoryLink.org Essay 5081 On June 1,
Eastsound Mayoral Candidates Off and Running, Hopping, Galloping, Looking Cute
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- 2018 Mayoral Candidates, from left Sgt. Pepper, Tinker, Ginger, and Rocky Four mayoral hopefuls left the starting gate Memorial weekend and entered the early stretch of what promises to be an exciting race for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. Despite her
Health Care District Commissioners Discuss Services, Costs, Communications
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District continued putting the pieces of their complex puzzle into place at their weekly meeting on May 29. They began the broad discussion of what kinds of services to seek in their contracts with
An ‘Orca-stra’ of Fun in the Salish Sea
-- from Amy M. Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- For 12 years, June has been celebrated as Orca Month in the Pacific Northwest. Orca Month is a time to celebrate the presence of the Southern Resident orcas off our coast, and inspire action to address the many threats
Master Gardeners Will be on Hand at Farmers Market
-- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Come visit the Master Gardeners table at the Farmers Market this Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the Village Green in Eastsound. Place your diseased plant samples in a plastic ziplock bag with a damp paper towel and
West Coast’s Largest Homeported Cruise Ship Arrives in Seattle
-- from KOMO News -- The biggest cruise ship ever to be homeported on the West Coast has docked in downtown Seattle. The Norwegian Bliss - more than 20 stories high - will be christened Wednesday in the Emerald City, just days before it kicks off a season of cruises
Letter to Editor | Speaking of Large Cruise Ships…
-- from Joe Symons -- And with planned stops in Friday Harbor and Eastsound, the Norwegian Bliss and Ovation will bring millions of dollars of tourist business to the islands. We are So Excited! Over 20 Stories High! Speaking of which... Unmentioned in the promotion is that because Washington State
Guest Opinion | Signs of Upcoming Election
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- It’s election time, and with that comes the annual crop of political signs, popping up like pesky dandelions across the countryside. We’ve been fortunate in San Juan County. A well-meaning ordinance – now de-toothed by a recent court action – combined
Orcas Island School Varicella (Chickenpox) Alert
-- from Eric Webb, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- An Orcas Island elementary school student has a CONFIRMED case of Varicella (chickenpox).The rash started 05/24/2018. Because chickenpox is highly contagious, we are alerting all parents of students who may have been exposed to the illness. Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox,
Residential Burning Extended to June 15
-- from the San Juan County Fire Marshal -- All residential burn permits will expire at noon on June 15. Residential burn permits are issued for the burning of brush and limbs in areas of the islands that are not within Urban Growth Areas (UGA.) Campfires will continue to be
Skagit Valley College Announces Dates for Commencement 2018
Wednesday, June 13, 1 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Skagit Valley College -- Skagit Valley College will conduct the College’s 91st Annual Commencement in June. Family and friends are invited to attend; tickets are not required. The dates, times, and locations are as follows: San Juan Center Wednesday, June
