Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- There will be no construction activity on Monday, September 5, due to the Labor Day holiday. Crews will complete the new Channel Road alignment at the west project limits, transfer traffic to the temporary bridge, and begin demolition of the existing
Eastbound Reservations Full for Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, Sept. 4 advance vehicle reservations from Orcas to Anacortes are full for the remainder of the day.* Reservations from Friday Harbor to Anacortes are available.* When traveling with a reservation, you must check in at the terminal tollbooth 30 minutes prior to
San Juan Community Home Trust President to Leave Organization
-- from Sarah Crosby, San Juan Community Home Trust Board President -- After 11 years of service as the Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust, Nancy DeVaux has announced that she will retire on June 1, 2017. During her time with the Home Trust, Nancy led the
Home Sweet Home on Labor Day Weekend
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=46445] There's weddings and garage sales from one corner of the island to the other There's the Historical Society Auction on the Village Green There's the Jazz Festival at Orcas Center There's the Senior Center's Living Room sale at Larson Storage on North Beach
Cancer Survivorship Group Shares Support and Hope
Thursday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church --by Sue Lewis-- The Cancer Survivorship Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that an individual’s outcomes are better with supportive persons/families and groups providing encouragement. We are a
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suspected San Juan Island Homicide
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On [September 3, 2016, at 1:01 a.m.| the San Juan County dispatch received a call from a residence on San Juan Island. A Deputy was dispatch and arrived on scene approximately 20 minutes later. An adult female was found deceased inside the residence. An
EDC Invites Entrepreneurs to Participate in Business Plan Competition
Launch San Juan Islands will start in October 2016 through early December 2016 -- from Victoria Compton -- Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the second annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and
Sheriff’s Report | August 24 – 30, 2016
August 24, 2016 16-006318 Assault - Body Force 11:30:11 08/24/16 A Lopez Island deputy responded to a call of domestic violence. A 27 year old Lopez Island man was arrested for Assault IV-DV and lodged in jail pending court appearance. 16-006325 Trespassing 15:29:19 08/24/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a
Letter to Editor | Home Alive and Feeling Good
-- from Mel Shapiro -- Tuesday the 23rd of August is a morning I shall not forget. I awoke at 1:30 with a chest discomfort. I tried to ignore it... I took a couple Excedrin (I now know... the wrong recipe - it contains caffeine - not good for chest discomfort!)
It Seems Simple — If You Drive On, Drive Off
-- from KOMO News -- Of all the problems the Washington State Ferries must deal with, this is one of the strangest. More and more, people are driving their cars or riding their bikes on ferries. Then they walk off, leaving their cars and bikes behind. "It's something that we
County Council Saves $1.24M in Bonds Refinance Ordinance
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its August 30 meeting, the San Juan County Council voted to adopt a Bond Refunding Ordinance that will save the county over one million dollars over the next 20 years. The ordinance was presented to the council by County Treasurer Rhonda Pederson; and by
Invasive Green Crab Found on San Juan Island by Citizen Science Volunteers
-- from MaryAnn Wagner -- Earlier this week in Westcott Bay, San Juan Island, a team of volunteer monitors caught an invasive green crab (Carcinus maenas), marking the first confirmation of this global invader in Washington’s inland waters.The volunteers are part of Washington Sea Grant’s (WSG) Crab Team – an
Whale Museum Lecture: Taking Whale Research to New Heights
Thursday, September 8, 6:30 p.m, The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series Taking Whale Research to New Heights: Aerial Photogrammetry for Health Assessment of Whales, Including Southern Resident Killer Whales Presented by John Durban & Holly Fearnbach The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome
Habitat Store Truck Returning to Orcas
Monday, September 26, Noon - 3 p.m., Island Market -- from Jim Duffield -- Mark your calendar for the next visit by the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck. It will be at Island Market on the 26th of September from noon to 3 p.m. accepting donated items. Please visit
Orcas Fire Chief Search Committee Outlines Process
-- from Barbara Bedell, Chair, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commission -- The Search Committee for a new chief for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has completed the first portion of its task. After writing and completing the application packets, the committee placed advertisements for the position on Monday, August 29,
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Friends of Moran in September
-- from Sean Townsend -- OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings - Sponsoring Friends of Moran in September) 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.
