Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Extra Ferry Runs for Extra Busy Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Fourth of July weekend is Washington State Ferries’ busiest travel weekend of the year, so please plan ahead for heavy vehicle traffic heading westbound from Thursday, June 30 through Saturday, July 2, and eastbound July 5-6. The San Juan Islands routes will operate
Illegal Seal Pup Pickups Emphasize Need to “Share the Shore” with Wildlife
-- from Michael Milstein, NOAA Fisheries -- Following four recent incidents in Oregon and Washington in which people illegally picked up harbor seal pups off the beach, leading to the death of two of the animals, NOAA Fisheries is reminding beachgoers to “Share the Shore” with wild marine mammals and
When Warmer is Not Better: Drought Warning for Vancouver Island
-- from Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist -- Record high temperatures and low rainfall have prompted the province to upgrade the drought warning on southern and eastern Vancouver Island to its highest level. Most rivers and streams will close to fishing on July 1. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
NAS Whidbey Rescues Two in Two Days; One on Lopez
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- The Search and Rescue (SAR) unit from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue on Monday, June 27 and a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. On Monday, the crew of five took off at 4:30 p.m. to search
School Board Calls Special Meeting for Tomorrow
Thursday, June 30, 2:30 p.m., District Office -- from Cathy Ferran -- AGENDA *1.) Terminate contract for Gerald Grellet-Tinner and sign termination letter as recommended by counsel and required under WA State RCW 28A.405.470. *2.) Accept a resignation from Teresa Mayr, Elementary Principal/Director of Special Services, effective 6/30/2016. *3.) Open a 1.0
Emergency Doc Joins Team at Peace Island Medical Center
-- from Lori Polevoi -- Jim Perez new emergency physician at PeaceHealth Peace Island. © 2016 Mark Turner Jim Perez, MD, has joined the medical staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor. A board certified emergency medicine physician, Perez becomes the tenth member of Peace
OPAL Ambassadors Take It to America
-- from Judy Whiting -- Rusty Diggs, Eros Belliveau and Carla Stanley, homeowners in OPAL’s Bonnie Brae and Wild Rose Meadow neighborhoods, met recently to share insights following their national advocacy on behalf of community land trusts and permanently affordable housing. Eros Belliveau, Rusty Diggs and Carla Stanley,
Kids Sought for Pilot Summer Program for Grades 7-10
-- by Madie Murray -- Would you like your son or daughter entering grade 7 through 10 to be part of a new summer program that will teach new experience-based learning skills through fun, interactive engagement? The program will primarily focus on math, reading, writing, and science. Learning will be
Reminder: Burn Permits Expire June 30 & Fireworks Illegal
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The warm weather at the end of June brings with it the end to outdoor yard debris burning throughout San Juan County, all burn permits expire on June 30th. Both larger land clearing piles and ten foot diameter yard cleanup burn piles will
Meet the Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Saturday, July 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Ship Bay -- from Rick Hughes -- Steve Hobbs of the 44th district, now running for State Lieutenant Governor The public is invited to take a break from a busy Orcas July 4th weekend and meet Lt.
Fire Commissioners to Meet Wednesday
-- from OIFR -- The Board of Fire Commissioners for the San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 (OIFR) will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Meeting Room of the Eastsound Fire Station There will be discussion of accounting matters prior to
Rotary Comes to Orcas Island
Friday, July 1, 5 - 6 p.m., Island Hoppin’ Brewery -- from Rick Hughes, updated June 28 at 10 p.m. -- The Rotary Club of San Juan Island is considering sponsoring a club on Orcas Island. Frank Fagan and Rick Hughes, current members of the SJI club, will serve as
Orcas Schools Looks for a New Elementary Principal
-- by Eric C. Webb, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Elementary School will be under new leadership for the 2016-17 school year. I can assure you that great care will be taken in the selection of the individual that will be working with our students, families, and faculty.
Matthew Laslo Unveils “Magic Now!”
July 2nd & 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre -- Doors open at 6:30 -- from Donna Laslo -- Matthew Laslo will perform "Magic Now!" at the Sea View Theatre this weekend Matthew Laslo fell in love with the art of magic at seven years
Doe Bay Open Mic Supports Wolf Hollow for July
-- from Sean Townsend -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on Thursday nights when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm. Come out and support Wolf Hollow!
Inslee Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Plan B Case
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Stormans Inc. v. Wiesman, 15-862, which affirms pharmacists must dispense Plan B and other emergency contraceptives. “The health care that a woman in Washington receives should come down
