Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
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
Motorcycles and Ferries: Anacortes Oyster Run This Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 25 in Anacortes. Motorists can expect large volumes of motorcycles and loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Orcas Island, motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to make reservations to ensure space on
Notice of OPALCO Board Special Meeting
Thursday, September 29, 8:30 a.m., OPALCO Eastsound Office -- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO is holding a special board meeting to discuss the changes to the election process that were proposed by the Member Review Committee on Thursday, September 29 at 8:30 a.m. in OPALCO’s Eastsound Office (183 Mt. Baker Road)
Fire Commissioners Deliberate Appointee and Increased Number of Commissioners
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public clearly expressed their support for additional Fire Commissioners at the regular meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District commissioners on Monday, Sept. 19. They also expressed their gratitude and admiration for the candidates who had stepped forward to fill that
Ferry Alert: Two Sailings Tonight to be Delayed
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Please be advised that tonight, September 20, the M/V Yakima will tie up early for a repair to the coolant system in the ship’s service generator. While no sailings will be canceled, this means that the 8:25 p.m. departure from Anacortes will leave
