Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Orcas Man Paddles His Way To Alaska, Alone, On A Standup Paddleboard
-- from Northwest Public Radio -- Here's what your sporty friends should be talking about today. An Orcas Island, Washington, man is the first person to complete the Race to Alaska on a standup paddleboard. He stroked 750 miles solo from Port Townsend up the Inside Passage, crossing the finish
NAS Whidbey Rescues Man in Okanogan Mountains
-- from Mike Welding, Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 59-year-old man on Snag Tooth Ridge in the Okanogan Mountains Monday evening, June 22, 2017. NAS Whidbey’s SAR unit departed from the base just before 8
Ferries Updates Walk-on Loading Procedure
-- from Washington State Ferries -- In an effort to promote consistent boarding procedures and to align the timing of passenger and vehicle/bicycle loads, WSF updated procedures at those terminals where walk-on passengers board via overhead walkways. The intent of the change is to synchronize the raising of the overhead
OPAL Hosting Picnic, Rally for Affordable Housing at Village Green
Wednesday, July 12, 5 p.m., Village Green -- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- Red and white checkered posters are popping up around town to announce OPAL’s summer picnic and rally – “Let’s Hear It for Affordable Housing!” – on Wednesday, July 12, beginning at 5 p.m. on The
County Health Dept. to Present at Community Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Mark Mayer -- What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and Ellen Wilcox, Community Health Services Manager, will be detailing the mission, responsibilities, programs and efforts
County Council Schedules Special Meeting, Unless…
Friday, June 30, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Sue Kollet for San Juan County Council -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday June 30, 2017 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at
Orcas Island Historical Museums Host Independence Day Celebration
-- from Carol Kulminski -- This is the 66th year that the Orcas Island Historical Museums has sponsored this summer celebration of the island's history. The day's festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1st, on the Village Green with the pie booth. Volunteers will be serving slices of
BEE a Prepper* at County Fair Food Preservation Booth
-- from Kathleen Commins -- Okay, so you don’t think the world is about to end. But, what about earthquakes, severe storms, long term electrical outages, ferry disruptions, economic collapse, coronal mass ejections, and zombie apocalypse!? Food preservation has long been a way to survive the emergencies that arise unexpectedly.
Rock Island Announces T-Mobile Retail Store
Friday, June 30, 12 – 5 p.m., Rock Island Retail Store, 345 Court Street, Friday Harbor -- from Rock Island -- We’re taking over the street out front of our store to celebrate. We will have food, drinks, prizes and music! Please join us for this fun-filled celebration! Why open
Islander Escapes Rock Band Tour Bus Fire
-- by Lin McNulty -- While on tour with the rock band Being As An Ocean, Islander Anthony Ghazel was among more than a dozen people who escaped a burning tour bus Tuesday morning south of downtown St. Louis. The bands Being As An Ocean and Hundredth were on their
Orcasong Farm Hosting Summer Classes: Elders in the Garden
Every Tuesday, July 18 - August, Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcasong Farm -- Orcasong Farm will offer seven weekly hands-on classes to Orcas Elders, 55 and better, to help you understand the benefits of supporting Island farmers and encourage the choice, and use, of locally-grown foods. Each
Shifting Shorelines: Sea Level Rise Workshop
Thursday June 29, 5 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Katie Fleming for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- The San Juan Islands are one of the most beautiful places in the world. And increasingly vulnerable to more frequent and extreme storms that will affect the waterfront. But
Library Opens Henigson Wing Expansion to All of Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 25 at 10 a.m. -- [metaslider id=53355] Historic crowds attended the dedication of the Henigson Family Wing, the "Next Chapter" expansion of the Orcas Island Public Library on June 23, 2017. Director Phil Heikkinen proudly and happily greeted the hordes of islanders on a
Guest Opinion: Propane Storage Unsafe for Seaview Neighborhoods
-- by Eric Gourley -- I am [sending to the county] this memo in opposition to the proposed propane storage facility on Aeroview Lane. I own a hangar/apartment on 77 Aeroview Lane. I have a tenant who lives year round in the apartment. I am at my hangar almost on
Learn to Dance Salsa This Summer
Monday, July 3, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We our offering our community dance class on July 3, at the Odd Fellows Hall, from 7 to 9 pm. We will be having another session of Salsa and are again privileged to have Anthony
Sitar and Tabla Annual Concert Coming
Tuesday, July 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from John Henry Watson -- Deobrat and Prashant Mishra Once a year a unique event happens on the island which, in past years, has been lightly attended or [perhaps not] known about, but which
