Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
The Agony and Anguish of Unrelenting Resistance
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I have a client, Max, who in this moment finds himself in a life that is unmanageable. Regardless of where he is--at work, at home, in his truck driving between home and work--he is facing what feels like cataclysmic consequences. It is like he is
Inslee Declares State of Emergency in all Counties Due to Wildfire Concerns
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee tonight proclaimed a state of emergency in all counties across Washington state due to growing wildfire concerns. "Current weather forecasts predict continuing elevated temperatures throughout the state for the next seven days, providing hot and dry conditions, that, combined with the
New Speech / Language Pathologist Brings 18 Years Experience to School District
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Anne Auckland is the new Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) for the Orcas Island School District. She is excited to be here. Anne has been an SLP for 18 years. During that time, she has primarily worked as an SLP in
Sigh… Elwha Out | Updated: Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Sunday, September 3, 9:20 a.m. Necessary repairs to the Elwha have been completed and the vessel [returned] to service with the 9:35 a.m. departure from Anacortes. This will restore full, 5-boat service to the route and all sailings will sail as scheduled. Please see
Top Off Long Weekend With Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous
Monday - Wednesday, September 4 - 6, Deer Harbor Marina -- from Steve McKenna -- The 16th annual Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous is happening September 4th, 5th and 6th. It’s a gathering of classic wooden boats at the Deer Harbor Marina where you’re free to walk the docks and
EDC Invites Entrepreneurs to Participate in Business Plan Competition
Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business planning and marketing, plus follow-up mentoring—and some will
Sheriff’ Report | August 23 – 29, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 23, 2017 17-005766 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:49:46 08/23/17 A Deputy spoke with a Decatur Island resident on 08/23/17 regarding a dispute with a neighbor. No formal enforcement action was required. A report was completed. 17-005771 Harassment 13:21:20 08/23/17 A Deputy spoke with
Keep an Eye Out for Atlantic Salmon to Assist Lummi Nation
-- from Nick and Sara Jones -- The Lummi Nation small-boat fleet is coming to San Juan County to mop up escaped net-pen Atlantic Salmon. Tribal fisher-folk have been working for a week in the waters surrounding Cypress Island to remove these non-native fish from our environment. Now the fleet
Guest Opinion | Say No to Longview Coal Terminal
-- from Michael Riordan -- (Reprinted in part with permission of Seattle Times) The state Department of Ecology will soon make an important permitting decision that could well pit Washington state against the federal government. The proposed Millennium Bulk Terminal-Longview project must obtain a Clean Water Act Section 401 permit
Make Your Own Blend at Wine Workshop
Sunday, September 17, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Barbara Bentley -- Join the Friends of the Orcas Library at wine-blending workshop. Led by Jocelyn Bentley-Prestwich, from Cathedral Ridge Winery, workshop participants will create their own blends. Starting first with a tasting of varietals from Hood River and the
Texas Pets Need Towels, Blankets, Leashes
-- from Toby Brown -- I am collecting towels, fleece blankets, and leashes for the dogs and cats of south Texas. FedEx has agreed to ship 5 large dog crates full of towels to the San Antonio animal care services who is distributing them along the Texas coast to shelters
Burn Ban Enacted For All of San Juan County
All burning is closed except charcoal or propane BBQs for the county. State Parks has additionally shut down the use of charcoal so they are only allowing gas or propane BBQs and cook stoves. -- from San Juan County Fire Marshal -- As of today, August 31, 2017, there is a
Living With Chronic Disease? Here’s a Free Workshop
Wednesdays, September 6 - October 11, 1-3:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell for Orcas Senior Center -- Do you live with a chronic disease like arthritis, diabetes, depression, COPD, obesity, back problems, or another chronic condition? Or are you the caregiver for someone who does? The Orcas
Team Island Girls Needs Support for Upcoming Susan G. Komen Walk
-- from Dottie Cornelius -- For nine years, team Island Girls has represented Orcas Island in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, 60-mile walk in Seattle. Each team member is required to raise $2,300. Team captain, Dottie Cornelius says, “While some think this to be a very high standard, the truth
Coalition Pursues Hospital District Petition
-- from the Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- In several days, volunteers for the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) may respectfully request your signature on a petition for a Public Hospital District on Orcas. Who? What? - you might ask. The COHC is a diverse group of Orcas
Guest Opinion | Why Is It OK for the County Council to Protect “Illegal Immigrants”?
-- from David Turnoy -- Now that the council has passed an ordinance protecting undocumented residents from being asked their documentation status by our local deputies, a number of folks are questioning why this wasn't allowed to go to a vote of the people. Others are questioning the council for
