Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Still Time To Prepare For Stormy Weather Ahead
-- from Dave Halloran for the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The National Weather Service has updated their forecast with the latest information available. They are forecasting with higher certainty that storm 1 of 2 this weekend will start early evening tonight the 13th with the strongest
Eagle Forum to Hold Initiative Information Meeting
Thursday October 20, 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- The Eagle Forum of SJC will be hosting an Initiative Information meeting on Thursday, October 20th at 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. There are six statewide initiatives on the ballot this fall ranging from the ever-present
Breaking News: Salish Sea Festival Canceled
-- from Peggy Bill for the County Agricultural Resources Committee -- The Salish Sea Festival and the Taste of the Salish Sea are canceled due to the extreme high wind warnings, likely power outages, and uncertain ferry service. Refunds will be provided to those who registered online. Please forward any
OPALCO Board to Meet
Thursday, October 20, 8:15 a.m., OPALCO Eastsound Office -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting October 20 at the Eastsound office. The meeting will begin at 8:15 a.m. All members are welcome to attend.
Letter to the Editor: Reykdal Understands Challenges of School Students
-- by Kari Schuh -- I first met Chris Reykdal in January of 2016 when he and five other candidates running for the Superintendent of Public Instruction spoke to a cohort group of WSU graduate students. I could see then that Chris, hands down, was the frontrunner of all the
Letter to the Editor: Watson Understands County’s Need for Balance
-- by Bear and Mitzi Johnson -- To the Voters of San Juan County Re: Bill Watson, Candidate for County Council, District #1, San Juan County. As full-time San Juan County residents since 1983, we’ve watched the County grow from sleepy, little laid-back communities to vital location destinations with great
Farm to Cafeteria participates in “Taste Washington Day”
Delicious Shepherd's pie, kale salad, homemade roll and applesauce! Apples and pears from Ed Suij. -- by Ashley Randall -- On October 5th, the WSDA Farm to School and the Washington School Nutrition Association partnered to sponsor “Taste Washington Day,” an annual celebration of Washington grown foods served
WSF Anticipates Possible Disruptions Due to Warning of Impending Storms
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is predicting severe storms in our region starting tonight and lasting throughout the weekend. These storm systems are expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to Western Washington. Safety is the number one priority of Washington State Ferries, so
Emergency Management Office: Prepare for Trio Of Major Storms Headed Our Way
-- from Brendan Cowan, SJC Emergency Management -- The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of very powerful storms is headed our way, starting with heavy rain on Wednesday night. The NWS models forecast a 1 in 3 chance that this could be a “worst case scenario leading to a
Storm Warning – Prepare for Possible Power Outages
-- from National Weather Service & OPALCO-- Special Statement Issued: 9:46 AM PDT Oct. 12, 2016 – National Weather Service ... Very stormy weather to unleash multiple impacts on western Washington from Thursday through the weekend... An impressively stormy period is coming up for western Washington from Thursday through the weekend. The main
Letter to Editor | Jarman Provides Synergy, Balance
-- from Clyde and April Duke -- We are delighted to support Bob Jarman for San Juan County Commissioner in District 1. Bob brings great synergy and balance to the existing team of three with his focus on making the basic county government services work well before adding more responsibility
Observing Yom Kippur — and a Poem
-- from various sources -- "Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, began this year at sundown Tuesday, Oct. 11, and conclude shortly after sundown the following day, Oct. 12. For many, it means 25 hours of contemplation on the year just gone and the one to come. "As
Letter to the Editor: Jarman Thanks Eagle Forum and League of Women Voters
-- by Bob Jarman, S.J. County Councilman Dist. 1 -- I would like to thank the volunteers of the San Juan Grange, the Eagle Forum, and the League of Women Voters for hosting candidate forums these past two weeks. The service these organizations do for our county by providing the
Winter Gardening Tips
Wednesday, October 19, 10 a.m., Madrona Room -- from Vanessa Julian -- Wondering what to do with your garden during winter? Coming October 19, at 10 a.m. in the Orcas Center Madrona Room, Richie Steffer, the curator at the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle will tell you. He will
Letter to Editor | Open Letter to OPALCO Board
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Dear OPALCO board members: I would like to clarify the facts regarding the charge given to the volunteer elections committee. In his report to you in June, Foster listed the following as the charge to the committee: Nominating committee Election details and candidate outreach Balloting
CWR Responds to NOAA Report on L95 Cause of Death
-- from Center for Whale Research -- L95 breaching in Haro Strait- October 24, 2015. Photo by Dave Ellifrit We have previously and repeatedly voiced concern that the satellite tagging research program on Southern Resident Killer Whales being conducted by NOAA is far too invasive and risky to
