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“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Larsen invites 2nd District students to participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All art entries must be original in concept, design and execution. Art
New orca calf born to descendant of whale once captured and held by SeaWorld
||| FROM KING-TV SEATTLE ||| A new orca calf spotted in the Puget Sound last week is part of the family of the last killer whale captured in United States waters. The new Bigg's, or mammal-hunting, orca calf was spotted Thursday in the Salish Sea. The calf was spotted several
Town & County Councils discuss affordable housing, Comp Plan Updates, and more at joint meeting
The Town and County Councils will continue to partner on the variety of services residents depend upon. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This month, the Town and County Councils met at Brickworks where they reviewed significant projects, services, and opportunities for collaboration. The meeting lasted approximately three hours,
“Food for Thought” Salon on AI has been CANCELLED
||| FROM GRETCHEN KRAMPF FOR FOOD FOR THOUGHT ||| If you registered for this event, a refund was made today. Please reach out to me (Gretchen) if you do not receive it. "Food for Thought" brings islanders together for a Salon experience. A Salon is a gathering of friends and
Jurors excused for March 31 – April 4
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: MARCH 31 - APRIL 4, 2025 For the jury period beginning Monday, March 31st through Friday April 4th, all jurors are excused.
OHS alumnus commissioned as Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant
||| FROM CHAD KIMPLE ||| 2LT Ryan Schneider Orcas Island High School alumnus Ryan Schneider has achieved a significant milestone in his career and service to the nation. Schneider, a 2021 graduate of Orcas Island High School, recently completed the rigorous Officer Candidate School (OCS) program and has
County Council renews agreement with Lopez Solid Waste
The County looks forward to continuing its support for LSWDD in its provision of award-winning management of solid waste and sustainable recycling services. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During yesterday's meeting on Lopez Island, Council adopted an updated interlocal agreement (ILA) with the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District
Fire chief transporting bodies through 2 US-Canada borders due to Whatcom County dispute
||| FROM KOMO TV NEWS ||| The Point Roberts Fire Chief says he believes the Whatcom County Medical Examiner is defying a state statute and forcing his firefighters to wait hours to carry dead bodies through two international border crossings, tying up resources in the already small community. It is
Ferry Alert | All Routes – Severe weather expected to impact service today
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| All ferry passengers should be prepared for possible service disruptions on Wednesday, March 26 due to severe weather. Delays and cancellations are possible, and passengers can expect a bumpy ride due to choppy waters. To better stabilize vessels, we may load them to full
Larsen statement on ICE detention of Northwest Washington community members
||| FROM CONGRESSMAN RICK LARSEN ||| MOUNT VERNON, WA - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention of Alfredo Juarez Zeferino and several other community members: “Today Alfredo Juarez Zeferino and several other Northwest Washington community members were taken into custody
Health Care Board will meet Wednesday
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| Board Meeting - March 26, 2025 The Orcas Island Health Care District Board will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, March 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Orcas Island Library, 500 Rose Street, Eastsound. The agenda and
Terrific Tuesday | Navigating difficult budget decisions for a stronger future
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Dear Constituents of the 40th Legislative District, Thank you for your overwhelming participation in our recent Townhall meeting at the Mount Vernon Library Commons. With over 250 voices raising critical issues, it was a powerful reminder of the impact our legislative
Guest Opinion | Safeguarding democratic norms in uncertain times
||| FROM DARRELL KIRK ||| As the Trump administration continues to settle into power, many islanders have expressed concerns about America's democratic foundations. Some political scientists have revived discussions of Ernst Fraenkel's concept of the "dual state" – where democratic institutions exist alongside parallel power structures that operate outside normal
Immerse yourself in a whimsical world while supporting the arts on Orcas
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Orcas Centers Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce, “Eat, Drink, and Be Giving” a Mad-Hatter fundraising dinner on May 3, starting at 4pm. Attendees will be transported to a fantastical world inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale, while enjoying a
In Memoriam | In loving memory of Ingrid Genevieve McClinton
||| FROM MARLACE HUGHES ||| With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ingrid Genevieve McClinton, who peacefully passed away in her home on Orcas Island, Washington, surrounded by her closest family and loved ones. Ingrid Genevieve McClinton Born in Mobile, Alabama, Ingrid felt deeply connected to her
FAQs: Emergency interisland passenger-only transportation services
If the interisland ferry is out of service, Outer Island Excursions will provide foot passenger transportation between the islands. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Council has established an interim system for emergency interisland passenger-only water taxi service. By contracting with an Orcas Island business,
