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”.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
Auditor Explains Voting the Presidential Primary
The fifth 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.) Ballots for Washington’s May 24 Presidential Primary
Catch a Rockfish? Research Project Needs Your Help
-- from Russel Barsh, Kwiaht -- Researchers at the conservation laboratory Kwiaht are studying reproduction, growth and dispersal of Copper Rockfish around the south shores of Lopez Island. As part of the study, some recreational anglers are measuring and tagging Copper Rockfish bycatch before releasing them. The project is using
County Economic Council Features Noted Business Leaders at Annual Luncheon
Friday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton, EDC -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on Friday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual economics luncheon explores recent
World Labyrinth Day Takes Steps Together for Peace
Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Church -- from Nancy Ayer -- Walk the Emmanuel Church labyrinth for peace on Saturday at 1 p.m. Thousands walk in a moving meditation for Peace on World Labyrinth Day. What do you call the journey of a thousand footsteps
OIFR Board to Hold Special Work Session
Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH AGENDA San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 Meeting called by the Board of Fire Commissioners Date: May 5, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Public Meeting Room Fire Protection District #2,
A Fun Event for All Ages
The possibilities are endless! Kids 17 and under FREE! Have you ever walked along a forest path, picked up interesting leaves, pods, twigs or seeds and thought, “I’d love to make something with this”? The Olga Strawberry Council is hosting a workshop this Saturday, May 7, just for
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday
Thursday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall On the agenda for the monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) are: Main Topic #1 (30 Minutes) Update on Eastsound Subarea Plan & County Comprehensive Plan – Colin Maycock • Council’s final changes to
Lineman OK After Electrical Arc Causes Power Outage
-- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- Today’s outage in the Eastsound area was caused when an arc occurred during a system maintenance project in the Eastsound Village area. Journeyman Lineman Roger Sandwith was working on energized equipment with a hot stick and received minor burns to three knuckles of his hand. Sandwith was
Business Spotlight: 376 Introduces Co-Working
"Create - Connect - Collaborate" Opening Monday, May 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle, updated May 4 at 3 p.m. -- 376 Owners Donna Riordan, left, and Sarah Cooper await business owners in the "Three Chairs" of the reception room at their co-working offices.
Letter to the Editor: Chief Investigation and Report Called into Question
-- from Art Lange -- I am writing in response to the statements made by the Orcas Island Fire Department and by our OIFR Commissioners in The Sounder and Orcas Issues about the investigation and report commissioned by the OIFR Commissioners that led to the resignation of our Fire Chief, Mik Preysz. The
San Juan County Democratic Party Convention Report
-- from David Turnoy, County Democratic Convention Chair -- For those of you who participated in the recent precinct caucuses on Orcas, Lopez, San Juan, and other islands, you may have been wondering what happened with those delegates and alternates who had been elected March 26. This past Sunday, May 1, delegates
Eat Pizza at Doe Bay with Irthlingz
Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26 at Doe Bay Cafe Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz of Irthlingz will sing at Doe Bay Cafe every Thursday in May Irthlingz Arts-based Environmental Education is featured as the "Nonprofit of the Month" for May at Doe Bay! Irthlingz' founders Sharon
‘Thar He (or She) Blows?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Reports of a gray whale in East Sound are floating about the island, with a couple of instances of actual sightings at Crescent Beach. Personally, I have heard something big with a blow hole the last couple of nights in the waters off my cottage on East
Orcas Christian School May Day Plant Giveaway in 17th Year
-- by Lin McNulty -- If you have been on Orcas since 2000, you may have been the recipient of a May Day flower delivered to your door by students and parents from Orcas Christian School. The first year, they gave out 36 plants, then 300, then 500. This year an
Salish Sea Early Music Fest Brings Court of Louis XIV
Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents a taste of the musical atmospheres generated by the celebrated musicians of the court of Louis XIV in this program entitled Versailles with baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan, viola da
Free Dental Extraction Clinic May 16
Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday May 16 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment and receive additional information, call Dr. Triplett’s
