Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
Why No Burn Ban?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Current (as 4 p.m., August 4, 2017) air quality and fire map. When you look outside at the dull grey lurking overhead, as wind conditions push British Columbia wildfire smoke into our skies, it seems only natural to wonder why there would not
Inslee Statement on AG Sessions’ Letter Regarding Marijuana
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- “Washington state has been a ground-breaking leader when it comes to implementing a whole new marketplace for recreational marijuana. I am incredibly proud of the work we’ve done to implement legalization in a way that keeps youth safe, minimizes diversion into the black
Navy Plucks Stranded, Injured Hiker from Olympic National Park
A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 24-year-old hiker in the Olympic National Park early Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2017. NAS Whidbey Island received notification from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) about the injured hiker late Thursday night. The AFRCC
Renowned Bill Holm to Speak in Friday Harbor
Tuesday, August 8, 7 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) presents the iconic Bill Holm -- expert, carver, performer, museum curator, teacher, painter, mentor, and chief. Holm has enriched our understanding of
World Premiere Play Reading Coming Up
Friday, August 18, 7:30 p.m., the Grange -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island is presenting the world premiere reading of a new play by Rachel Nelson and Danielle Mackey, "And Then the Moon Swallowed the Sky", on Friday August 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Cancer Survivors/Supporters to Meet
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings, you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are currently going through treatment, or
Auditor Seeks Writers of Arguments Against Four Local Measures
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Fast forward to October: You’re flipping through your Voters’ Pamphlet, eager to read about the local measures you see on the ballot. Once you find them, you think, “What! Why are there arguments FOR all the measures, and no arguments AGAINST?”
Doe Bay Wine Opens Shop in Eastsound Next Week
-- from Cole Sisson for Doe Bay Wine -- The Grand Opening for Doe Bay Wine kicks off on Monday August 7 in Eastsound Square. They will feature special guests, pouring delicious and exciting beverages, each day that week from 4-6 p.m. Our inaugural vintage of The Orcas Project will be available
Join Land Bank for Judd Cove Preserve Tour
Saturday, August 26, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Judd Cove Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on an interpretive walk that is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of Orcas Island. Boyd Pratt
Ken Speck Recognized as Indiana Broadcast Pioneer
-- from the Indiana Broadcasters Association -- Ken Speck plays the drums and leads the band in the St. Patrick's Parade Orcas Island Bandleader, Philanthropist, Star Trekkie, Percussionist and Realtor Ken Speck has been chosen for induction into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Richard M. Fairbanks Hall of Fame
Seaview Neighborhood Protests Propane Tank
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Disclosure: my property line abuts the lot at the corner of Seaview and Aeroview, where InterIsland Propane' is proposing to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center) Neighbors listen as one of them describes the difficulties in evacuating the neighborhood during a
Detour Route in Effect for Park & Ride Construction
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- Orcas Hill Road looking south onto Harney Channel and Orcas Village. Crews are constructing the knuckle in Orcas Hill Road. The detour road is active as of Monday July 31. Crews are placing embankment for the retaining
Eastsound Planning Review Committee to Review Workgroup Surveys and Propane Tank Storage
Thursday, Aug. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting calls for an update by County Councilman Rick Hughes early in the meeting, followed by the first of two Public Access/Comment sessions. The EPRC will then
Scarecrow Contest Returns to the Fair
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- The fun, festive, and ever-popular Scarecrows return to the Fair. Have a scarecrow you'd like to submit? Check out the entry guidelines (size requirements, etc) on the Fair website today and bring your scarecrow to the Fair Office to be
School District Welcomes New School Psychologist
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- This school year Orcas Island School District (OISD) welcomes Timothy Kopet, Ph.D to Orcas Island School District as School Psychologist. Dr. Kopet has 18 years of experience working as a school psychologist in Portland OR, San Juan Island and Lopez Island.
State Issues Air Quality Alert – UPDATED
-- from National Weather Service -- UPDATE: August 9, 12 p.m. The air quality alert that was in effect until noon Thursday has been extended until noon Friday. A strong upper level ridge will keep a dry stable air mass over western Washington into Thursday. In the lower levels, weak
