Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
As the Paradigm Shifts | I’m nothing like them. So how am I like them?
A midnight reckoning, a sacred stinging and the grace of seeing me as I am ||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| So often—through my training, through my struggles with people—the question turns in my direction: How am I like them? My first, reactive response? “I’m nothing like
Sheriff’s Report | July 9 – 16, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 25-004341 Accident-NonInj 10:11:21 07/09/25 A pickup in the ferry lane was struck on the mirror by another truck in the next lane as it was being passed. The mirror was damaged by the passing truck. 25-004346 Civil Problem 12:31:53
SJI Indivisible Group creates special message in the sand
In honor of John Lewis for Good Trouble ||| FROM INDIVISIBLE SAN JUANS ||| Nearly 90 islanders gathered today in honor of John Lewis for Good Trouble Lives On National Event as part of Indivisible National and other movements. Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent
Ferry Alert | Plan ahead as major I-5 closures could affect travel
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| If your ferry plans include travel on I-5 through Seattle, prepare for major delays. Beginning this weekend, roadwork for the Revive I-5 project will cause closures and lane reductions. 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 18 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 21: All northbound lanes of
If the Trump administration ran a service organization on Orcas Island
Letter from management and (part of the) board to our valued members ||| BY DAN GOTTLIEB ||| As part of our ongoing commitment to dehumanize our employees and pump more nonsense out to our (hopefully ignorant) island neighbors, management (with partial Board approval—the rest of you don’t matter) have decided
Legal settlement reached for Endangered Species Act decision deadline for Olympic Peninsula Steelhead
||| FROM EMMA HELVERSON for WILD FISH CONSERVANCY ||| EDMONDS, Wash.— The Conservation Angler and Wild Fish Conservancy reached a settlement agreement with NOAA Fisheries establishing a deadline requiring the agency to issue its long-overdue finding on whether Olympic Peninsula steelhead warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Under the
WSF Weekly Report | Visit to Orcas with Gov.; Fall reservations release delayed; Kaleeetan assists in rescue
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve On Monday, I joined Gov. Bob Ferguson, Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith, our Deputy Assistant Secretary John Vezina, Rep. Debra Lekanoff and the San Juan County Council for a public meeting on Orcas Island. We were there
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Fall vehicle WSF reservations release postponed
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| We’re postponing our two-month vehicle reservations release for our fall sailing season (Sept. 21 to Dec. 27). The delay is needed while we work on updates to our reservation system. We plan to share the new release date on Tuesday, July 22.
Land Bank July 2025 meeting & agenda
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY LAND BANK ||| The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting on July 18 , 2025 from 8:45am – 11:10am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the San Juan Island Grange, located at 152 First Street,
County Council discusses ferry service with Gov. Ferguson at Orcas community meeting
The strong relationship between state and local officials was on display as San Juan County’s Council, along with other community leaders, joined in an honest discussion of islanders’ transportation needs. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This week, the San Juan County Council attended a community meeting on Orcas
Upcoming blood drives
||| FROM HANNAH MCNUTT for BLOODWORKS ||| What amazing weather we are having! I hope you all can get on a boat (or at least watch the boats) and enjoy what our lovely community has to offer especially this time of year. I am reaching out today to inform you
San Juan County responds to recent ICE actions in the islands
During the July 15 Council meeting, Council addressed recent ICE raids in the Islands and reaffirmed that local government does not participate in immigration enforcement. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Council and Sheriff are jointly responding to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions
Find treats and treasures on July 26 at Market Day
||| FROM HOLLY KING for EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ||| Jewelry galore! Great pies! Treasures you never knew you needed and tools you absolutely have to have. Come for the fun, take home great finds at Emmanuel Church’s annual Market Day, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The line
It’s time for Good Trouble tomorrow in the San Juans
||| FROM INDIVISIBLE SAN JUANS TEAM ||| Let's pay tribute to John Lewis together, and to all who stand for civil and human rights. Yes, Good Trouble is happening throughout our islands tomorrow. Please try to make it to one of these, and if we missed your event details, please
Letter to Editor | Let’s Brunch raises nearly $30,000 for Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Let’s Brunch! was a huge success, raising almost $30,000 to support Orcas Senior Center. Guests enjoyed a festive afternoon of delicious food, lively music, exciting auction items, and great company—all for a great cause. This event wouldn’t have been possible without
