Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
NorthStar Tours Takes Off to Victoria
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan -- Pictured from left to right: Johanna Wagner, Roche Harbor Resort; Jacob Snyder, Roche Harbor Resort; Scott Hale, Island Inn at 123 West and LEANTO Glamping; Laura Saccio, Earthbox Inn & Spa and Bird Rock Hotel; Deborah Hopkins Buchanan, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau;
EDC presents 9th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon: The Future of Water in San Juan County
Wednesday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Join the conversation on The Future of Water in San Juan County at the 9th Annual EDC Economic Forecast Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, May 23
Loring Files to Continue Serving as Superior Court Judge
-- from Katie Loring -- Kathryn (Katie) Loring has filed to stand for election to continue serving our community as San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee appointed her to the court in November 2017, and she wants to carry on her work for access to justice for
Health Care District Sets Tuesday Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller -- Orcas Health Care District San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 Board of Commissioner - Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 4 – 6 p.m. Eastsound Firehall Agenda I. Call to Order II. Public Comment
OHS Sailing Team Asks for Support to Attend Regattas
-- from Orcas Youth Sailing -- Last year, when the Orcas High School Sailing Team won the right to represent the Pacific Northwest Region at the team race nationals, we asked for your financial help. The response was amazing and we still thank you for that support. This year the Team
County Recording Fees to Increase June 7
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Recording fees in Washington State will increase by $25 on June 7, 2018. The State Legislature increased the surcharge to fight homelessness by $22, from $40 to $62. It also increased the surcharge for affordable housing programs by $3, from $10 to $13.
Letter to Editor | What a Wonderful Carnivale It Was
-- from Orcas Montessori School Community -- What a wonderful “Carnivale” and fundraiser Orcas Montessori School hosted on April 28 to benefit the young children of Orcas Island. So many local and off island friends and businesses contributed to the success of this event, along with the parents and Board. Their
Master Gardeners Will Be at Farmers Market
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Village Green -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- Be sure to visit us at the Master Gardener Table at the Farmers Market on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your plant problem questions with a fresh
Passing the Torch: Brittney Maruska at Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- Brittney Maruska, Executive Director of Orcas Historical Museum Unlike museums that simply serve as a place to view aging relics, the Orcas Island Historical Museum is the home and loving archive for our Island's stories - stories that resonate strongly
Ladies’ Spring Luncheon Features Storyteller
Saturday, May 26, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- Come explore the power of laughter, and of finding and sharing our life stories this May with joyful storyteller Donna Oiland. “In the olden days,” Oiland says, “people used to
Letter to Editor | Rick Larsen’s Conflict in Resolving Impact of Navy Growlers
-- from Michael Karp -- Rick Larsen's corporate campaign contributions from Navy Growler stakeholders pose a severe conflict in representing his constituents’ interests when it comes to addressing the impacts of Growlers on our well-being, our declining population of orcas, declining property values from noise impacts, and poisoning of water on
Help SeaDoc Society Give Salish Sea Books to Students at Camp Orkila
-- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- Stellar Sea Lions, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Salish Sea, Canada The SeaDoc Society wants to give copies of their new children’s book to thousands of students who will experience Camp Orkila this summer. Thanks to the local GiveOrcas.org campaign, you
Health Care District Sets Meeting Schedule
-- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (San Juan County Public Hospital District #3) has established their regular meeting time and location. The meetings will occur every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall. Due to scheduling conflicts
Sheriff’s Report | May 2 – 8, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 2, 2018 18-002811 Animal at Large 07:55:01 05/02/18 A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a dogs at large call. The dogs were located and returned to the owner's property. It was determined the dog owner's recently installed gate with a
Yakima Doing Its Best, But…
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The M/V Yakima has been unable to keep its schedule since sustaining propeller damage on April 22, despite WSF’s efforts to repair the propeller blade. Because there is currently no standby vessel available to substitute for the Yakima, WSF has decided to keep the
It’s Fawn Season
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- This is the time of year when we receive lots of calls at Wolf Hollow from people who find small fawns all alone and are concerned because they’re not with their Mom. But a young fawn lying curled up in the grass
