Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
WSF Reports Police Activity in Burlington
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to police activity, passengers travelling to and from Anacortes are advised to stay away from the Cascade Mall area in Burlington. Updates will occur as more information becomes available. Local media reports four dead in shooting at Cascade Mall in Burlington. Police in
Calling All Gardeners to Annual Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School, advance registration required -- by the San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets of Gardening, at Friday Harbor Middle School, on Saturday, October 1, from 8:30 a.m. to
Letter to the Editor: Space Needle Climb for Joe’s Legacy
-- from Elaine Goodrich -- In honor of Joe Goodrich, Elaine Goodrich and Cassie Hayes have created a team called "Joe's Legacy" to raise donations for cancer research in the the Base 2 Space Climb. The climb is on October 2nd. It is 832 steps to the top of the
Discover Sucia with FRIENDS of San Juans
Thursday, September 29, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. -- from Katie Fleming -- FRIENDS members who explored Sucia on a similar trip in June. Join FRIENDS of the San Juans for a special trip to Sucia Island on the Orcas Express on September 29. We’ll depart from Orcas Landing at 8:30 a.m. Tina
Ferry Alert: Extra Anacortes-Orcas Sailing on Saturday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Saturday, September 24, in an effort to accommodate extra travelers, the #2 vessel (M/V YAKIMA) will make an extra service trip at 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas Island.
Summer Flew and Now It’s Fall Flu
Wednesday, November 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot. San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering influenza immunization clinics at their Friday Harbor office located
State and Researchers Respond to Invasive European Green Crabs
-- from MaryAnn Wagner, Washington Sea Grant -- In late August, a team of volunteer monitors caught an invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) in Westcott Bay, San Juan Island, marking the first confirmation of this global invader in Washington’s Puget Sound (Salish Sea). On Monday, an additional green crab was found
Thor Hanson Keynote Speaker at Annual Gardening Workshop
-- from the WSU/San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Calling All Gardeners to Our 2016 Gardening Workshop Thor Hanson, scientist and author Author and biologist Thor Hanson will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Gardening Workshop presented by the San Juan County Master Gardeners on October 1,
Donate Blood to Save Lives
Thursday, September 29, 11 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Leif -- Thanks to all who have participated this summer, we have surpassed our benchmarks due to the many repeat donors here on Orcas, and some newcomers as well. And thanks also to the volunteers of the Lions
Commmunity Discusses School Bond Priorities
-- by Margie Doyle -- School District Superintendent Eric Webb explains the discussion process to participants at the Phase III school bond meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 The school cafeteria buzzed with hive-like activity as OPAL Executive Director Lisa Byers moderated a community forum about proposals for a
Public Invited to Observe Ballot Tabulating Test
Thursday, October 6, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 8, 2016 General Election is scheduled for October 6 at 11 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of
Learn to Launch Your New Business Into Profitability
-- from San Juan Economic Development Council -- Got a business idea? Bring it to the 2nd annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, brought to you by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. Featuring mentoring, workshops, business plan advisors, cash prizes, media exposure and more. Launch
Film Festival Giving Away Weekend Pass
Thursday (September 22) in the Seaview Theatre at 7:30PM. -- from the Orcas Island Film Festival -- We are giving away two weekend passes for the Third Annual Orcas Island Film Festival at our showing of The Mask You Live In this Thursday (September 22) in the Seaview Theatre @
EPRC Consideration of Street Standards “Throws a Curveball” to OPAL
-- by Emma Heikkinen and Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee members, Eastsound residents, County Planning Commission members, Eastsound Design Review Committee members, Chamber of Commerce staff and County Development staff confer at Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meeting last Thursday. At the September 15 meeting of the
Letter to the Editor: Track Donation Brings Problems
-- by Bea vonTobel -- Updated Sept. 20: I would like to offer a couple revisions to my original letter. (Editor's note: revisions are in italics) Sometime when you look a gift horse in the mouth you may need to say, "Thanks but no thanks." The extreme generosity of a
County Council Candidate Forum
Thursday, September 29, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Eagle Forum of SJC is holding a County Council Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 29 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. All candidates for the local office will be in attendance, which includes Bob Jarman, Bill
