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“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Orcas Center Hosts Community Conversation
-- from Orcas Center -- We hope you can come to the Orcas Center on Tuesday, July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. for another Community Conversation. You may have heard of some the changes in staffing since our last community conversation on May 16 – Jim Bredouw is volunteering
EPRC Meet: Council Report and Public Comment
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the July 12 meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, County Councilman Rick Hughes reported: The County is starting the budget cycle for next year and will consult with an Eastsound team to review and plan to finish current projects. The Washington State Ferries
What If It Were Me? What Can I Do?
“Listen, this is our job. This is our job because our government did something really heinous to these families" By Annie Correal for the NYTimes.com Julie Schwietert Collazo unrolled a giant sheet of paper at her kitchen table in Long Island City, Queens, on a recent morning. As her three
Letter to Editor | Why I’m Running for Prosecuting Attorney
-- from Nicholas Power -- I’m running for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney to bring meaningful change to the way the office performs its duties. I have lived on San Juan Island with my wife Penelope Haskew and our two daughters Chiara and Alison for over ten years. Penelope is
Guest Opinion: The Growing Elephant in the Room
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Last week I went to the monthly Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting. This is a group of hard working citizens (appointed to this committee for various term lengths) who provide input to the county commissioners concerning Eastsound land use issues. I have been attending these
Cider & Mead Festival Set for Saturday, July 28
-- from Teri Williams-- Cider and mead sippin’ time is here! For the eighth year in a row, Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival on Saturday, July 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Village Green in Eastsound. At last count, 16
Letter to Editor | Orcas Women’s Coalition Endorses Lekanoff
-- from Cindy Wolf -- Your ballot has arrived and it is time to vote! Orcas Women’s Coalition is proud to announce our unanimous endorsement of Debra Lekanoff for the 40th Legislative District seat opened by the retirement of our much-beloved Representative Kris Lytton. Debra brings to the table 20
How About a Free ‘Adventures in Boating’ Class?
Saturday, July 28, 8:0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Chuck Dalldorf -- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment and the San Juan County Sheriff’s Marine Unit are offering a free Washington Basic Boater Education Course on Orcas Island. The class will be held on
Whale Force One: Utilizing Aerial Drone to Study the Foraging Behavior of Southern Resident Killer Whales
Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny L. Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- On July 25, Taylor Shedd, The Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Program Coordinator, will present “Whale Force One: Utilizing Aerial Drone to Study the Foraging Behavior of Southern Resident Killer Whales.” This lecture will be held
Meet State Attorney General at Orcas Farm
Sunday July 29, 4 - 5:30 pm, Orcas Farm -- from Molly Donovan -- Please join us to support Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Sunday July 29 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Farm 120 Byrle Hall Rd. in Olga. There is a $150 suggested donation but all are welcome. Come learn
Guest Opinion: What is Needed at the Port of Orcas
-- by Bea vonTobel, former ORS Port Manager-- First, a little history Since the first FAA grant was authorized in 1975, total federal dollars invested in the Orcas Island Airport have totaled $8,836,631.00. Between 2007 and 2017, WSDOT/Transportation funding has totaled $253,309.00. Total investments: $9,089,940.00. Current port-leased hangars total 37
Sheriff’s Report | July 11 – 17, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 11, 2018 18-004858 Attempted Suicide 21:29:47 07/11/18 San Juan Deputies responded to a suicidal person call. The individual was located and transported to the hospital for evaluation. Thursday, July 12, 2018 18-004864 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:40:31 07/12/18 A Deputy
Letter to Editor | Ballots Are Out, And…
-- from Tony Ghazel -- I just talked to the Elections Department and they are getting several calls regarding the ballots that we just received. Here is the scoop: Vote for one US senator, one US Representative, one Legislative District Position 1 and one Court of Appeals Judge candidate and
Talk With Rick Hughes on Sunday
Sunday, July 22, 2 p.m., Enzo's -- by Margie Doyle -- Set aside some time on Sunday, July 22, at 2 p.m. to meet up with County Council Member Rick Hughes at Enzo's. Hughes is requesting to get together with Orcas Issues' readers for a sit-down, share a latte meeting.
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Two Climbers Near Cannon Mountain
-- from Thomas Mills for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued two climbers stuck on a cliff near Cannon Mountain, southwest of Leavenworth, Wash., late Wednesday night, July 18, 2018. While neither climber was injured, they were
Anne Presson is New Orcas Island Health Care District Superintendent
-- from Pegi Groundwater for Orcas Island Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Anne Presson has agreed to become the Superintendent for the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) effective July 16th. The Superintendent position is a half-time
