Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Letter to the Editor: Rental Housing at Risk Due to Legislature’s Failure to Adopt Capital Budget
-- from Lisa Byers, Executive Director, OPAL Community Land Trust -- The Washington State legislature adjourned last week without adopting a capital budget. There is no timeline for the legislature to reconvene. That means there may be no capital budget adopted this year. This is bad news for the Orcas
Sheriff’s Report | July 19 -26, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- July 19, 2017 17-004549 Agency Assistance 07:25:43 07/19/17 SJ EMS requested a Friday Harbor Deputy to respond to a residence for assistance. The Deputy responded and assisted SJ EMS and Compass Health. 17-004553 Theft 11:54:27 07/19/17 A Deputy met with a Lopez
Orcas Park and Rec Offers Softball Clinic with UW Players
Tuesday, August 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Buck Park -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt for Orcas Park and Rec -- Softball players entering grades 7th – 12th are invited to participate in the upcoming Softball Clinic at Buck Park. Join UW players Shawna Wright, Madison Schreyer and others on Tuesday, August
From Tomorrow On, Always Dial Ten Digits
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [Previous story on Orcas Issues] Please be advised that starting Saturday, July 29, callers in the 360, 206, 425 and 253 area codes will be required to dial the area code at all times, even when making a local call. This will not affect local
Orcas Women’s Coalition Moves Immigration Initiative Forward
-- from the Orcas Women's Coalition -- The OWC-IRG Immigration Initiative qualified for the November ballot with overwhelming numbers because you wanted to make a difference and it worked. A small but mighty coalition of citizen activists from all the big islands brought your tidings to the San Juan County
Letter to Editor | Special Thanks for Sunday Music on the Green
-- from Kathryn Hansen for San Juan County Parks -- The San Juan County Parks & Recreation Commission and Parks Department staff commend Leslie Seaman for her 18 years of dedication to bringing delightful music to the Eastsound Village Green. Leslie’s enthusiasm and ability to organize and produce the summer Sunday
47th Annual Shaw Island Classic Race
Saturday, August 12, Shaw Island -- from Peg Gerlock -- Sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the 47th Annual Shaw Island Classic Sailboat Race will be held Saturday, August 12. All eligible boats and crews are invited to participate. The race starts from Friday Harbor and circumnavigates scenic
Emmanuel Market Day a Rummage Sale, Yes, But So Much More…
Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Lynn Baker -- Paintings by Orcas Island artists…. sterling silver candlesticks…an American Girl doll with lots of accessories…This is a rummage sale? While we’ll have plenty of glassware, gardening and shop tools, housewares, linens, a whole church
Your San Juan County Fair: Facts, History, Trivia, and Funding
-- from Barbara Bevens for The San Juan County Fair Board -- Did you know that the San Juan County Fair is self-supporting? Indeed, it is the only county entity that is. Funding sources are primarily by grants, sponsorships and donations. The biggest single grant comes from the State of
WSF Adds a Ferry to San Juans Route
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Saturday, July 29, M/V Chelan will join the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route as the international vessel. M/V Hyak, M/V Samish, M/V Elwha, and M/V Tillikum will serve the domestic sailings. This will restore the route to full capacity, and regular Summer 2017 schedule
Four Rescued by Navy in Two Calls to Whatcom County
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted two rescues Monday, July 24, 2017, both of which were in Whatcom County. The first rescue occurred late in the afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. NAS Whidbey Island received notification from the
San Juan County Fair Announces Music & Entertainment Line-up
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Dylan Clifthorne. Photo by Ashley King The San Juan County Fair is beginning to release its 2017 entertainment line-up. Music headliners are Kuinka (Formerly Rabbit Wilde), local favorites The Fabulous Rhythmatics, The Olson Bros Band (country rock from
Flotsam & Jetsam | Distracted Driving on Horseshoe Highway
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — It would be a relief if Washington State motorists heralded the recent distracted driving legislation as a boon to automotive centeredness, to a renewed focus on operator responsibility for plunging a 2,000-pound shell of steel and plastic and aluminum at break-neck
Inslee Releases Statement on Trump Transgender Edict
-- from Tara Lee for Governor Inslee's Office -- "Washington is home to one of the nation’s largest active duty military populations with more than 100,000 active duty men, women and civilians working at our state’s six world-class military installations. President Trump’s announcement that he intends to ban transgender individuals
This Month’s Art Walk Includes an After Party
Thursday, July 27, 5 p.m., Eastsound. After Party 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Michele Wiley -- Three Thursdays during the summer, (next Art Walk 7/27) enjoy a leisurely stroll on the streets of downtown Eastsound visiting diverse, awesome and intriguing art galleries and shops displaying arts and crafts made
Fire on the Island Last Night – UPDATED Story
-- from Marla Johns, Public Information Officer, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- UPDATE: 3:30 p.m., July 25: Orcas Island Fire crews have been on scene of the Minnow Creek Fire since approximately 3 a.m. Crews from San Juan Fire and Department of Natural Resources responded and assisted in the extinguishment
