Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Trump’s “Fork in the Road” offer to Federal workers
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR PATTY MURRAY ||| I wanted to reach out with some information about the Trump administration’s “Fork in the Road” offer, which claims to give federal workers the option of a “deferred resignation” that would allegedly allow workers to “retain all pay and benefits
Letter to Editor | A GiveOrcas thank you from Music Advocacy Group
||| FROM SHARON HO for MUSIC ADVOCACY GROUP ||| Thank you to the Orcas Island community for supporting Music Advocacy Group’s Holiday GiveOrcas grant request! With your generous support, we raised $14,200 (and then some!) to purchase new instruments and equipment for the Orcas Island School District music program. A
Jury Duty | February 3-14, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| All jurors that were summoned for the two week jury period beginning Monday, February 3rd, are excused. Jurors summoned for the one week period beginning February 10th need to check back next Thursday afternoon for instructions.
Letter to Editor | I can now access Library’s public bathrooms
But nowhere else in the Village ||| FROM SHERRY GEE TRONVIG ||| Here’s a grateful kudo to Ingrid Mattson, director of the Orcas Island library. Because of Ingrid, we folks who live with disabilities, the elderly, and young children, can now easily access the public bathrooms at the library! Surely,
Community Church severe weather shelter is opening
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Tonight and throughout the week, the Severe Weather Shelter at the Orcas Island Community Church on 176 Madrona St will be open. To confirm each night, you can call 360-376-6422, ext.3 to verify if it is open or closed that
Kenmore Air and Puyallup Tribe expand partnership with international service
||| FROM PUYALLUP TRIBE ||| PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Wash.—Kenmore Air, in collaboration with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, is excited to announce the extension of their seasonal seaplane flight service between Tacoma’s Ruston Way and Victoria, BC’s Inner Harbour. The service, which will run from May 15 through Sept. 15, offers
Garden Club: Preserve walk and backyard bird count
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| DIG IN Member Event: Preserve Walk and Backyard Bird Count Friday, February 14th, 9 a.m. North Short Preserve (located near the northwest corner of Orcas Island) Spend your Valentine's Day exploring one of the most recent Land Bank's preserves while showing your love
Sheriff’s Report | January 22 – 28, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 25-000422 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:06:09 01/22/25 A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of a politically charged paper printout being left at the end of a Lopez residents’ driveway. The incident was documented. 25-000424 Weapon Safekeeping 16:16:15 01/22/25 Lopez Island
Trump’s tariff announcement will raise costs for NW families
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERTT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the administration announced its plans to enact tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China this Saturday: “The administration’s tariffs threaten local jobs and economic stability in Northwest Washington. Canada, Mexico and
Odd Fellows Hall community potluck
||| FROM DIDIER GINCIG for ORCAS ODD FELLOWS ||| Come out of hibernation and connect with community at the Odd Fellows Hall on February 2 from 12-2. Meet the new hall manager, Didier Gincig. Bring a dish and a drink to share along with your good ideas for the hall and
Alex Ramel | Welcome to the 2025 Legislative Session
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. ALEX RAMEL ||| Dear neighbors, It is with sincere honor I want to say thank you. Thank you for electing me to represent you in Olympia for two more years. Thank you for staying engaged on the issues that matter most to our community
Latest from Lekanoff
Happy Fantastic Friday! ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we embark on a new legislative session, I am filled with hope and determination to serve our vibrant 40th District. Our journey together is enriched by the voices and stories of our community
Larsen statement on DCA accident
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| “My heart goes out to the families of the victims on both aircraft following last night’s awful tragedy. I offer them my deepest condolences for their unimaginable loss. “The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the cause of
Treasurer announces 2025 tax roll completion
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Starting today, information regarding the 2025 tax season is available on the San Juan County Treasurer’s website. In accordance with RCW 84.56.020(1), County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson, is providing notification that the 2025 tax roll has been completed would like to remind county property owners
San Juan County publishes 2024 Year-In-Review
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is proud to present the organization’s 2024 Year-In-Review, highlighting accomplishments, notable projects, and the breadth of programs and services provided to island communities. The public is encouraged to access the document on the County website by visiting the San Juan
WSF Weekly Update | 100% of scheduled sailings completed; Elwha moves to a new home
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve We’re turning the ship around. At Washington State Ferries, we are committed to delivering service excellence, one of our three strategic priorities. We know over the last several years, we have fallen short of meeting expectations. However,
