Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
“Local” is Theme of Farm Parade in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 1, 2:30 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Roger Ellison -- The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel
East Coast Swing is October’s Dance Class
Monday, October 3, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, October 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be offering another session of East Coast Swing. We will review previous
Key Grant Awarded for New Affordable Housing Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The quest to build much-needed year-round rental housing on Orcas Island is one step closer to reality. OPAL Community Land Trust and San Juan County were recently awarded a HUD Community Development Block Grant of $562,672. The grant will help fund the purchase
Letter to Editor | Support our Library
-- from Norm Stamper -- The current Orcas Island Public Library was built 25 years ago, at a time when computers were still a novelty, smartphones were science fiction, and no one had ever read an e-book. Today, these new technologies are ubiquitous, and they are not going away. Our
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- Crews expect to complete construction of the west bank cofferdam and excavate the interior to create a work area below the water line. Crews will then set up a large pneumatic hammer and begin driving long cylindrical support piles into the ground to
Middle School Parenting Workshop
Tuesday, October 4, 6 - 8 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Beth Jenson -- Please spread the news about a parenting workshop happening on Tuesday, October 4, 6-8 p.m. for parents of Middle School-aged teens (roughly 12-15 years old). It's being held in the top floor of the Funhouse Commons.
Cascade Mall Suspect Now in Custody After Allegedly Killing Five
Update: BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Authorities: Suspect in deadly Washington state mall shooting in custody. Details are pending. Release of the name of the suspect is not expected until Monday. -- from the Associated Press -- The first 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. on a busy Friday
Sheriff’s Report | September 14 – 20, 2016
September 14, 2016 16-007008 Communications Problem 11:11:59 09/14/16 A Lopez Island man reported that his computer was attacked by a virus that was attached to an e-mail. A report was taken. 16-007016 Impounded Vehicle 14:52:57 09/14/16 While patrolling the Eastsound area Deputies located an abandoned vehicle. Deputies removed the vehicle
Ranker: Public Shootings Cannot Be the New Normal
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement today regarding last night’s tragic shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington that claimed five precious lives. “This morning I am deeply saddened, but unfortunately not as shocked as I feel I should be. This type of horrible
New Onboard Food Service Coming in October
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF is transitioning to a new food service provider that will bring new food choices and high quality service to our fleet starting this October. During this transition, some of our galleys will be closed for renovations and upgrades -- including the galley on
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building a track-- mainly because I knew there are so many other, and to me, more
Noted Sitarist Will Play at Odd Fellows
Thursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jay Kimball -- Deobrat Mishra, will perform in concert on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Deobrat Mishra is an Indian sitarist and composer. He is an exponent of the Benares Gharana school of Hindustani classical music. The Mishra family
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
