Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
New Faces at Friday Harbor Brickworks
-- from Steph Coffey, San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- AmyPlant with Daughter Lyra, Cady Davies, and Steph Coffey The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is delighted to introduce their new (and first) Executive Director, Steph Coffey, and new Administrative Manager, Cady Davies. Former General Manager Amy Plant has happily
Sheriff’s Report | August 9 – 15, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 9, 2017 17-005275 Found Property 11:21:24 08/09/17 Complainant brought a wallet and contents to Dispatch, stating a citizen delivered it to her, after finding it sitting on top of the ballot delivery box fronting the Courthouse, on Second Street. 17-005291 Domestic
Business Spotlight: Could More Bikes on Orcas Mean Fewer Cars?
-- by Susan McBain -- Dan Christopherson at Wildlife Cycles in Eastsound Biking is big in the San Juans. And the number of bikers is going to keep growing, especially in the summer, says Dan Christopherson, owner of Wildlife Cycles in Eastsound. “First, the number of tourists keeps
Visit State Parks for Free in Celebration of National Parks’ 101st Birthday
Friday, August 25 -- from Jacqueline Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park -- To celebrate the National Park System’s 101st birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free entrance to state parks on Friday, August 25. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit
Time for Back-to-school Immunizations
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Washington State Department of Health and San Juan County Health and Community Services are urging parents and guardians to make sure their kids’ immunizations are up to date before heading back to school this fall. Last school year (2016-2017), 85 percent of
The People Are Heard: Immigration Initiative Public Comment
-- by Margie Doyle -- County citizens demonstrate their support for the Immigration Initiative at County Council chambers on Tuesday, Aug. 15 On Tuesday, Aug. 15, some three dozen islanders, organized by the Orcas Women's Coalition and the Our Revolution local movements, attended the County Council's public hearing
SJIMA Explores NW Coast People’s Art, Adornment
Sunday, August 20, 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Grange -- from Diane Martindale, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- David A.Boxley and David Robert Boxley. Photo by Steve Quin From tattoos to tennis shoes, cedar back capes to designer hoodies, clothing and jewelry has always communicated deep history
Another New Face Added at School District Office
-- from Cathy Ferran for School Business Office -- We have a new person in the OISD Business Office – Barb Nigretto; yes, of course she is related by marriage to the island family of the same name. Barb is responsible for our Accounts Payable and Receivables, and provides general
Walk the Labyrinth on Solar Eclipse Day
-- from Nancy Ayer for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- On Monday August 21, come walk the labyrinth on the Emmanuel Green. The partial solar eclipse for Seattle begins at 9:09 a.m. Monday, August 21. It will be at its maximum at 10:20 a.m. It ends at 11:38 a.m. This auspicious
Agenda for Fire Commission Meeting Set
Monday, August 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Board of Fire Commissioners -- The regular meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Commissioners has set their next meeting at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, August 21, at Eastsound Fire Station. The IRS Social Security past due
Extraordinary: Stan Lee Tribute Streaming Live at Orcas Center
Thursday, August 24, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- In Theater Live presents Extraordinary: Stan Lee Tribute, live on August 24 in cinemas. Audiences will have the opportunity to celebrate the icon in this once-in-a-lifetime tribute to the visionary behind The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and
Inslee: It’s Time to Pass the Capital Budget
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- While legislators successfully approved new operating and transportation budgets during their recent session, schools, cities and counties across the state of Washington are feeling the consequences of legislators’ failure to pass a capital budget. The capital budget funds hundreds of construction projects and supports
Possible Road Delays as OPAL House Arrives Thursday
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- A house from Seattle is scheduled to arrive by barge on the north shore of Orcas on Thursday, August 17, on the late-afternoon tide, according to Jeanne Beck, OPAL Community Land Trust project manager. It is the latest OPAL acquisition and will soon
School District Works to Balance Budget With Needs
-- from Orcas Island School District Office -- The School Board has approved the budget for the coming school year “with reservations.” Before adopting the budget, they voiced deep concerns over the necessity of dipping into the reserve (basically our savings account or rainy day fund) in order to fund
Video of Recent Orcas Currents Event Now Available
-- by Lin McNulty -- The recent Orcas Currents presentation by Hedrick Smith and Sarah Stillman, "The Future of Journalism in a Post-Truth Environment," is now available on video for those who could not attend the event on Friday, July 28. The promulgation of alternative facts, fake news, and blatant
Community Church Announces Upcoming “Beautiful Orcas Island” Art Exhibit
September 10 - November 24 -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church is receiving submissions for an art exhibit entitled Beautiful Orcas Island to be displayed this Fall at the church. Jenny Nichols and Brian Moss will be looking for works of art that
