Here’s a thought…
“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
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
Senior Center Sponsors First Aid / CPR Training
Tuesday, June 19 - 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Could you give first aid in an urgent situation? Could you perform CPR or assist others in performing CPR if necessary? Do you need a refresher? Come and
League of Women Voters Provides Update on Local, State, National Issues
Monday, June 11, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will present a panel discussion on the present situation and future outlook for the county from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Monday, June 11
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Launched on Four Missions this Weekend
-- from Mike Welding for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted three rescue missions and one search during this past 2018 Memorial Day weekend. The first mission occurred near Winthrop on Goat Wall at an altitude of
Salmonberry School Invites Everyone to Sing Along, Potluck
Tuesday, June 5, 5 - 7 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Laura Black for Salmonberry School -- Calling all music makers! Join us for a family friendly evening of music and friends on June 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. Tom Rawson & Mandy Troxel will be the bandleaders, and Salmonberry’s
Orcas Island Pets to be Displayed at Senior Center
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Do you have a fabulous photo or art piece of your favorite pet friend? The Senior Center is accepting photos, art, and other media of Orcas Island Pets to be placed on display in the Lundeen Room this summer. Help us
Leave No Trace Workshop Coming to Moran
Wednesday, June 6, 7 - 8 p..m. & 8 - 9 p.m., Moran State Park -- from Amy M. Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- How do we keep the San Juan Islands stunning? By leaving only footprints. National Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will show us how June 5-7,
