Here’s a thought…
“ There is one tradition in America I am proud to inherit. It is our first freedom and the truest expression of our Americanism: the ability to dissent without fear. It is our right to utter the words, “I disagree.” We must feel at liberty to speak those words to our neighbors, our clergy, our educators, our news media, our lawmakers and, above all, to the one among us we elect president.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
Congressional Candidate Weighs In On Dallas Shooting
-- from B.J. Guillot -- Marc Hennemann, Republican candidate for Congress in the Second District, has released the following statement concerning [Thursday] night’s terrorist murders of police officers in Dallas: “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the terrorist attack on police officers in Dallas last night. My thoughts and
Sheriff’s Report | June 29 – July 5, 2016
June 29, 2016 16-004323 Accident-HitRun 14:57:50 06/29/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a hit and run. The Deputy documented the incident and currently there are no suspects in this case. 16-004322 Trespassing 15:00:55 06/29/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an unwanted person
Eagle Forum Sponsors Candidate Forum
Wednesday, July 13, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Come to the Candidates Forum on July 13 at 5 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station. All of the San Juan Island County Council candidates will be in attendance (or have a representative). Listen to their positions
The Ground Shall Break So That We May Read
Saturday, July 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Phil Heikkinen -- Everyone is invited to the Groundbreaking Celebration and Picnic — 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16 — of the Books and Beyond Expansion of the Orcas Island Library. Enjoy free bratwurst and trimmings prepared
Conservation District Will Host Tea and Talk with OPALCO Board
Tuesday, July 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from San Juan Conservation District -- Please join OPALCO Board Members Vince Dauciunas, Mark Madsen, and Winnie Adams for some tea and decaf, and time to talk about OPALCO and Rock Island. We will talk about changes affecting
OASIS to Honor GED Recipients
Monday, July 11, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jill Sherman -- Come celebrate the accomplishments of our local OASIS Alternative School's GED recipients. This year we are recognizing Zonia Darnall, Ashanti Ellyson, and Danny Hodges. All Orcas Island community members are welcome to attend. Eastsound Fire Hall, Monday, July
Conservation District Program Makes it Possible to Lease a Leaf
San Juan Islands Conservation District announces Take Charge electric vehicle (EV) program -- from Jensen Lovelett -- The San Juan Islands are the perfect place for electric vehicles. To support the transition to low carbon transport technology, we are promoting two new programs: The Public Charge Station Incentive Program, sponsored by
Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee on Dallas Police Shooting
-- from Jaime Smith, Governor's Office -- Martin Luther King, Jr. said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.’ This feels like a time of darkness. The cause of justice is not advanced by the abhorrent hate
Learn Watercolor in Summer Series by Caroline Buchanan
-- from Caroline Buchanan -- Back from a delightful time teaching watercolor in Three Forks, Montana, Caroline Buchanan is about to start her annual Orcas Island summer series of watercolor classes. Tuesdays in July: Next Tuesday – the many colors of greens (in foliage) at Knapp’s farm Drawing and Painting
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, July 13, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee PUBLIC MEETING DEER HARBOR FIRE STATION #24 PUBLIC MEETING ROOM JULY 13, 2016 1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meting. 2.
Auditor Explains Undervotes, Overvotes, and Write-ins
The seventh in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. (View first article HERE. View second article HERE. View third article HERE. View fourth article HERE. View fifth article HERE. View sixth
Coming Soon: County Fair Not Far Off
-- from San Juan County News -- The Fair is getting near, about 40 days away! Planning is well underway with vendors, entertainers, and exhibitors are excited to showcase at the Fairgrounds August 17th through the 20th (Wednesday-Saturday). This year’s Fair theme is “Barn and Raised in the Islands” with
Indian Island Reveals Deadly Result of Holiday Weekend Visitors
-- from Russel Barsh, KWIAHT -- More than 500 people visited two-acre Indian Island over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, many of them taking advantage of the opportunity to observe an annual bivalve census that measured nearly 800 clams and cockles, and bimonthly seining of fish in the
Lecture Series: Salish Sea Marine Survival Project
Thursday, July 14, 6:30 p.m., Whale Museum -- from from Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Jacques White of Long Live the Kings (LLTK) as part of the 2016 Summer Lecture Series on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. LLTK was established in
Plant Problems? Orcas Master Gardeners Have Answers
Wednesday, July 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Kate Yturri -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery this Wednesday July 13 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. We are also at the Orcas Saturday Farmers’ Market most Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Workshop: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Monday, July 11, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Arron Redford & Didier Gincig -- Join us at the Orcas Senior Center for a hands-on workshop Monday, July 11, from 1 - 3 p.m. for step by step instructions in filling out an Advanced Directive or Living
