Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
Give Input on Comp Plan at Island Market Pop-up and School Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 3 all day at Island Market, workshop 6-8 p.m. at Orcas School CAFETERIA -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development will be hosting events to solicit public input on the County’s Comprehensive Plan vision, values, and priorities. The public is encouraged to attend
Letter to the Editor: Whale of a Show Success!
-- by Didier Gincig -- What a fun show it was! My heart felt so open the entire time because of what I witnessed on stage and backstage. Children shared their own creations with joy; groups of children relied on each other; enthusiastic older children congratulated younger children; younger performers--with
Give Toasty Winter Warmth for Island Kids
-- from Anna Vedder -- Please make a hat (or two). Each fall many children on our island pause before going outside to recess for fear of the cold. They lack hats, scarves, mittens, or gloves to keep them warm. Beautiful Hands invites you, the generous Orcas community, to join
Ferry Alert: Schedule on Phone Application Incorrect
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/Ferries-- The WSDOT phone app is currently posting an incorrect sailing schedule. Please see the current/correct sailing schedule at: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/2017Fall.pdf This alert was sent on 10/1/2017 at 8:59AM to subscribers of the following routes: Anacortes / Sidney B.C. (Victoria) Anacortes / San Juan Islands Port
Letting Go of the Belief That There is a Guarantee
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I recently read an article about His Holiness the Dalai Lama, written by Stephan Talty. Stephan describes the life of this man - how he was taken away from his family early in his childhood, how he had to study and meditate, and live a
“Judgment Day” As Decision on Propane Storage Nears
-- by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- Interisland Propane 30,000 gallon fuel storage tank in Friday Harbor On Monday, October 2, the San Juan County Hearing Examiner will make a final decision on Inter-Island Propane's application for a conditional use permit to store 30,000 gallons of propane
Food Bank Thanks All Who Came
Board and Volunteers sporting their new logo shirts, graciously donated by Susan and Erica Lyons and Patrick Downy. We love them! -- from Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- The day was beautiful, the setting was perfect and a good time was had by all. The Board and our
Fairgrounds Flea Market Accepting Vendors
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- The final San Juan County Fairgrounds Flea Market of the year's date is official. Grab your calendar and pencil us in Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plan to sell, shop, or have a booth buddy and shop
Sheriff’s Report | September 20 – 27, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office - September 20, 2017 17-006707 Accident-HitRun 11:35:35 09/20/17 A Deputy was informed of hit and run on Orcas. A report was taken and there are no suspects at this time. 17-006717 Citizen Dispute 17:34:05 09/20/17 A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding a
Winner of San Juans Specialty License Design Announced
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are thrilled to announce the winner of the San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Contest: Nancy Spaulding! A local artist, Ms. Spaulding’s entry, “Evening Passage”, garnered the most votes out of the
State Officials Meet With USDOJ to Discuss Marijuana Policy
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- Officials from the offices of Gov. Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board and Department of Financial Institutions met today with federal officials at the U.S Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. regarding state and federal marijuana
Guest Opinion: Eastsound Becomes Urban
-- by Sadie Bailey -- On Saturday morning, September 23, I was working outside at Lavender Hollow Apartments, where I live. I heard sounds of an excavator tearing up the forest, for several hours. The sounds were horrible and painful to hear. I went to investigate, just as an engineer
Doe Bay Internet Group Celebrates Third Year
-- from Chris Brems -- In what amounted to a mini love fest, the Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) held its third annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Doe Bay Fire Hall. Since its founding, the innovative, grassroots nonprofit group has delivered reliable high-speed internet service to
Business Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
-- from Angie Freeman Shephard at WSU/San Juan Extension -- Farmers and ranchers! It’s time to sharpen your pencil and write that business plan to market your harvest! Washington State University San Juan County Extension and Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) will host two free day long workshops covering key
State Attorney General Files Suit over Opioid Deaths
-- from the Seattle Times by Nina Shapiro and Vernal Coleman Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes on Thursday filed separate lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, including OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, accusing them of fueling the state’s ongoing opioid epidemic. The city of Seattle’s suit includes Purdue,
Governors Inslee, Brown Jointly Call for Proposals to Operate Public Safety Broadband Network
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- The states of Washington and Oregon will jointly issue a request for proposals (RFP) to operate a high-speed, wireless broadband data network dedicated to public safety. The network will not replace existing public safety radio networks, but will be another tool to ensure
