Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Public Facilities Funds Awarded Throughout County
Orcas Island public facilities for improving trails, repairing the Skate Park, installing parking at Deer Harbor and establishing a visitor experience at Orcas Landing, won significant funding from the county's sales and use tax awards this year. In addition, the county Economic Development Council earned annual funding for this year
Local Teen Wins in Bellingham Youth Sailing Regatta
-- from Gray Cope for San Juan Island Sailing Foundation -- Photo: Trisha Hochreiter Local teen sailor, Perham Black, a rising senior on the San Juan Island Youth Sailing Team won the Bellingham Youth Regatta sailing regatta held on Saturday August 5, and Sunday, August 6, 2017. Twenty-five
Sheriff’s Report | August 2 – 8, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 2, 2017 17-005034 Theft 08:06:08 08/02/17 A deputy investigated a report of theft of services. Unknown person/s placed garbage in a business dumpster in Friday Harbor. Investigation continues. 17-005044 Juvenile Problem 12:27:52 08/02/17 A deputy was contacted by a concerned parent
Guest Opinion: What Does State Budget Mean for Orcas Schools?
-- from Orcas Island School District Business Office -- You have probably heard statements coming out of Olympia saying that the WA State Legislature has created a budget that addresses the State Supreme Court’s mandate to “amply fund public education” (aka The McCleary Decision). While many larger school districts will
Change Your Life with a New, High-wage Career!
Deadline Aug. 21, 2017 -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will provide FREE training in Construction Tech at the Northwest Career & Technical Academy this fall, then help place trained and qualified workers in good jobs in
Orcas Christian School Serves Up Lunch
-- from Beth Smith for Orcas Christian School -- With the start of the new school year, Orcas Christian School will become the newest island member to join the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The NSLP is designed to promote the health and wellbeing of children by providing nutritious meals.
Remembering a Man of Many Passions
-- from Hilary Canty -- Looking around Orcas this summer, it is hard not to feel the presence of Bob Henigson. A man of many passions, Bob’s legacy is evident in so many of the places that make Orcas so vibrant. In his lifetime, he donated Library Park and with
Traveler’s Advisory: Mount Baker Road Reconstruction Project
Monday, August 14 - Thursday, August 17 -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Mount Baker Road Reconstruction project will begin Monday, August 14 through Thursday, August 17. Expect long delays during daytime working hours. Detour routes will be set up at the intersection with North Beach Road and
Guest Opinion | Women Under-represented on Planning Commission
-- from The SJI Women's Group -- To the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our county’s population is female. SJC has one of the few Planning Commissions in Washington State comprised entirely of men.
2036 Comprehensive Plan Update Documents Available for Review
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The preliminary drafts of the Housing Needs Assessment and the Capital Facilities and Utilities Inventories for the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update have been released for preliminary review. These documents are posted on the County website www.sanjuanco.com/1306/Comprehensive-Plan-Elements under the tabs labeled "Housing," "Capital Facilities,"
Doe Bay Fest Brings Extra Sailings to Orcas
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The annual Doe Bay Fest on Orcas Island will bring extra traffic to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13. To help accommodate additional traffic, there will be an extra 8:50 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Orcas Island on
View Upcoming Solar Eclipse at Library Viewing Party
Monday, August 21, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Orcas Public Library -- from Holly King for Orcas Library -- Come to the Library on Monday morning, August 21, to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with friends and neighbors. The eclipse viewing party will take place on our south patio, from start to
Larsen Announces 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge & Hackathon – an opportunity for students to learn key computer science skills by creating their own original applications. The competition – which runs through November
It’s Highly Toxic Tansy Ragwort Season
-- from Jason Ontjes -- Tansy ragwort, one of San Juan County’s worst noxious weeds, is now in flower along roadsides, in fields and in residents’ yards. Highly toxic, its alkaloids are present in all plant parts. Cattle, horses and goats consuming either growing plants or tansy ragwort in silage and hay,
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Conducts Second Mt. Stuart Rescue
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- The day after rescuing an injured 64-year-old hiker off Mount Stuart on Sunday, August 6, 2017, another Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island evacuated his 60-year-old climbing partner Monday afternoon. A helicopter from the Chelan County
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday, August 21, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday August 21 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).
