Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Calling All Island Writers — It’s Fair Time
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- [NOTE: Story updated to include online link.] Hear the buzz? That should be all you busy-bee Island Writers preparing for the San Juan County Fair. But, you say, the Fair is months away. True, it's August 16-19, but the deadline for submitting is only weeks
Doe Bay Café Sponsoring Funhouse Commons in July
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 p.m. and Open Mic begins at 7:30 p.m. Come out
5th Annual Fiesta to Benefit SJ Home Trust
Sunday, July 16, 4:30 - 9 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Sarah Crosby for San Juan Community Home Trust -- FIESTA! The San Juan Community Home Trust invites you to join us at the Brickworks for our 5th annual Fiesta San Juan, Sunday, Jul. 16 from 4:30 to 9
Friday Harbor Attorney Katie Loring Seeks Appointment as Next San Juan County Superior Court Judge
-- from Katie Long -- Attorney Katie Loring has submitted her application for appointment as the next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. In April, San Juan County Superior Court Judge, Donald E. Eaton, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2017. Because Judge Eaton is retiring mid-term, the next San
Island Girls Bring Back Their Pink Flamingo Fundraiser
-- from Dottie Cornelius -- Pink Flamingos have arrived on Orcas Island. Yards across town will soon be flocked with these fun "glamingos." The Island Girls, a team of eight women who are walking 60 miles over three days in September in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Seattle are
Aging Like a Guru
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- The Well Worn Path of Anticipation As a child, my focus of attention was quite often on the future. I anticipated the delight of holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the 4th of July, to name a few. I anxiously awaited the time when I was
Merideth Kaye Clark in Concert Singing Joni Mitchell’s BLUE at Orcas Center
Sunday, July 9, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- See Merideth Kaye Clark in concert at Orcas Center Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Clark recently recorded her version of Joni Mitchell’s album BLUE, and is currently traveling around the country performing this iconic
Orcas School Board Ups Lunch Prices, Hears from Juvenile Court Rep.
-- by Ayn Gailey -- [Note: This article has been updated to clarify the school lunch price increase.]* Classes and graduation ceremonies may have wrapped, but the OISD School Board, none of whom take compensation for their services, keeps on working. At the June 22 regular board meeting, Principal Kyle
Body of Missing Juvenile Located Near Residence
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Thursday, June 29 the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in regards to a 16-year-old male being out after his curfew. His father found his cell phone outside their residence and called the Sheriff’s Office. He was last seen at around 6:30
Fun Interpretive Walk in Garry Oak Restoration Area on Turtleback
Saturday, July 8, 9 - 11 a.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Ruthie Dougherty, Orcas Preserve Steward, will lead an interpretive hike on south Turtleback, focusing on the oak woodlands where the Land Bank has conducted extensive restoration over the last six years.
Local Attorney Jon Cain Applies for Superior Court Judge Position
-- from Jon Cain -- Jon Cain, of Friday Harbor, announced [on Thursday, June 29] that he has submitted his application for the position of San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee will appoint someone later this year to fill the opening that will result from Judge Donald
Sheriff’s Report | June 21 – 27, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- June 21, 2017 17-003595 Court Order Violation 11:51:41 06/21/17 A deputy responded to a report of a protection order violation that occurred in Eastsound. An investigation is currently being conducted and a report was written. 17-003607 Welfare Check 17:55:15 06/21/17 A Deputy
State Legislature Passes Budget Just Hours Before Deadline
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- Ranker: State budget reflects Democratic values supported by an unfair Republican property tax increase Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the following statement following passage of the 2017-19 state operating budget by the Washington state Senate: “The final budget and education
NAS Whidbey Conducts Two Mountain Rescues
-- from NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted two rescues this past weekend, one on Friday night, June 23 and another on Sunday, June 25, 2017. The first rescue was on Mount Baker, the other on Mt. Ellinor located
Author Event Scheduled at Library
Friday, July 7, 4 p.m. Orcas Public Library -- from Holly King for Orcas Public Library -- Whether you've read The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes or not, you'll enjoy this informative presentation by the author. She’ll speak about her inspiration and research for the story, all of
Peter Carlson to Show New Paintings at Orcas Center During Month of July
Opening Reception Friday, July 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Peter Carlson -- Orcas Island artist Peter Carlson is excited to present The Passage of Time Through the Celestial Heavens, a show of new paintings in the foyer at Orcas Center throughout the month of July. Peter
