Here’s a thought…
“If you put fences around people, you get sheep. Give people the room they need.”
WILLIAM L. MCKNIGHT
Rep. Alex Ramel | Legislative update
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| Dear Neighbors, Over the last two weeks, we’ve crossed two major legislative deadlines - fiscal cutoff, the last chance for bills affecting state spending or revenue to clear committee; and policy cutoff, the last day for policy bills to pass committee.
You’re invited to Fire Chief candidates meet and greet
||| FROM DIMITRI STANKEVICH for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 initiated a Fire Chief search last month. The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners invites you to a public meet-and-greet on Thursday, March 6th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at
Sheriff’s Report | February 19 – 25, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 25-000962 Welfare Check 13:40:34 02/19/25 San Juan Deputy was sent to a request for a welfare check. The person was unable to be contacted, but third parties advised they were fine. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 25-000966 Death Investigation 08:07:20 02/20/25
New Leaf Café reopens with refreshed seasonal menu, new chef
||| FROM TESSA CURTIS for NEW LEAF CAFE ||| With stunning views of Fishing Bay and the Salish Sea, New Leaf Café has reopened for visitors and locals alike. Located in the historic Outlook Inn, the restaurant offers the delicious flavors of the Pacific Northwest. We’re excited to share that New Leaf Café has
Join Us! Eastsound Planning Review Committee to review Urban Growth Area updates
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is working to shape the future of Eastsound’s growth and development and is inviting the community to participate! On Thursday, March 6th, the EPRC is hosting its monthly meeting to discuss proposed updates to the Eastsound Urban Growth
March Library Art Exhibit
||| FROM ANDREA COHEN for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The photography of Julia Summers will be featured in March’s ‘Art in the Library’ exhibit at the Orcas Island Library. Julia started her life as a photographer at the age of eight, and her career has included work for National Geographic,
You’re invited to the 40th Legislative District Town Hall
YOU'RE INVITED! ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Join us for an engaging conversation about the issues that matter most to our community. We're hosting a town hall where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts on state policies, local priorities, and upcoming legislative
Spring is near, but influenza is still here
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This has been an intense influenza season in the United States and influenza activity in Washington remains very high. This is a good time to remember the basics to keep your risk low and protect others in our community from influenza-like-illness (ILI). Prevent
WSF Weekly Report | Leadership shifts; pink flamingos; ferry tales
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve This week, I made key leadership changes to ensure we have the right team in place as we focus, building new vessels and culture change. John Vezina, currently our senior director of external relations, will now serve
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Prima Facie from National Theatre — Live at Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Prima Facie, Suzie Miller’s award-winning play with Jodie Comer, comes to the Orcas Center screen on Wednesday, March 5 at 7pm. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top
You’re Invited! Orcas Fire Chief candidates public meet and greet
||| FROM DIMITRI STANKEVICH for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 initiated a Fire Chief search last month. The Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners invites you to a public meet-and-greet on Thursday, March 6th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at
Bellingham taps Orcas glass sand
To take a valueless material and find a use for it! ||| FROM THE SALISH CURRENT ||| Orcas Island’s trailblazing project to divert heavy, discarded glass away from destination landfills and back to the productive economy has begun sending glass byproduct to Bellingham public works, delighting green business advocates. “It’s
Upcoming | Exhibition of Disaster of Wars series by Kate Geddes
Artist Reception Saturday, March 1, 2pm ||| FROM AYN GAILEY for HALO ||| PERRY + CARLSON presents Martyrs & Myths, a solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Kate Geddes, marking her first Washington State showing beyond Orcas Island. This highly anticipated exhibition is also the debut of her Disaster of Wars series—an evocative body of
Updates from The Exchange
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND RECYCLING/THE EXCHANGE ||| Household Hazardous Waste Clean-up in March Another Springtime tradition: Cleanout the toxins! On March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. bring us your chemicals—everything from cleaning supplies to pesticides to epoxies. Bring us anything BUT the following: No gasoline or other liquid
In Memoriam | Nancy Carol Frey, 1953 – 2024
UPDATED “We will be holding a Viking-themed Celebration of Life to honor Nancy’s memory, and we would love for family, friends, and members of the community to join us in tribute to her love for Viking culture. We invite you to celebrate with Viking attire or come dressed comfortably.” |||
