Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Limited regulatory changes could drastically decrease collisions between ships and whales, UW study finds
||| FROM KING-TV ||| Today, the leading cause of death in whales is due to collisions with large vessels. A study led by researchers at the University of Washington found that introducing regulations in very select places could have a major impact on whale mortality. Global data on whale and
Ukulele Kanikipila at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for "play music," every Monday from 1 to 3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering is open to everyone with an interest in playing music for two hours each week.
Struggling Rosario Resort looks to hotel experts, searches for cash
||| FROM THE SEATTLE TIMES ||| This week brought some early holiday cheer to Rosario Resort, the iconic vacation property on Orcas Island that has struggled since changing hands this spring. Chris Robison, the 39-year-old real estate investor who paid $6.65 million for most of the resort in April, has brought
Olga Strawberry Council Annual Meeting
||| FROM LINDA ELDER for OLGA STRAWBERRY COUNCIL ||| The Olga Strawberry Council Board of Directors annual meeting to be held January 7th, 2025 from 9:30am to 10:00am via Zoom will be open to the public. Topics will include a review of the budget for 2025, along with plans for
Orcas Montessori School Online Auction
||| FROM MAGGIE VINSON for ORCAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL ||| Just in time for the holiday season, Orcas Montessori School invites the community to participate in its online fundraising auction, happening December 13–16, 2024. This event offers the perfect opportunity to find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list while supporting
Sheriff’s Report | November 27 – December 4, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 24-007559 Abandoned Vehicle 11:54:17 11/27/24 An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was impounded, and the incident was documented. 24-007572 Overdose 19:04:46 11/27/24 A Lopez Deputy and Lopez EMS responded to a report of an
Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners requests your input
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ||| On December 2nd, OIFR Commissioners discussed potential processes for hiring our next permanent Fire Chief. As a part of this important work, the board would like community input on the search process, and characteristics & experience needed in our
GiveOrcas: How far can we go together?
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| We’re a few days into the annual Holiday GiveOrcas campaign, and together we’re making great strides. Yesterday alone, on Unique Donor Day, we received a whopping number of 993 donations from generous donors of all ages, for a total of $57,774
Shop the 11th Annual Children’s Holiday Craft Fair at the Library
||| FROM JENNY DEGROOT for CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR ||| Please join us on Sunday, December 8th from noon to 2 pm for the 11th annual Children’s Holiday Craft Fair. Local artisans, aged 6 to 18 years, will be selling their handmade wares at the Orcas Island Public Library with prices ranging from 25
Give meaningful gifts that matter; last week to make a difference
||| FROM TARA ANDAYA for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) Holiday GiveOrcas campaign has kicked off and runs through Thursday, December 12, 2024 at www.giveorcas.org. This week is your last week to support local causes and organizations that contribute so much to Orcas. This
If once you have slept on an island…
||| BY RACHEL FIELD ||| If Once You Have Slept On An Island If once you have slept on an island You'll never be quite the same; You may look as you looked the day before And go by the same old name, You may bustle about in street and
WSF Weekly Report | 99.46% of Thanksgiving sailings completed
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve I’m proud to share that we completed 99.46% of our scheduled sailings over Thanksgiving week. This reliability percentage – which is separate from on-time performance – is our best since 2019. Our crewing situation has improved, but service remains below
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
OIFR seeking to fill position
||| FROM ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 is seeking to fill the position of: DIRECTOR of ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Our mission is to save lives and protect property through services delivered with professionalism and compassion. We provide high-quality services that contribute to a
County to consider updated interlocal agreement with Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During the Council meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, County staff provided Council with an update regarding the interlocal agreement with the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District (LSWDD). The current agreement has already received a one-year extension and is set to expire at the end of
Forecast for the Weekend: Raining Makers
||| FROM ORCAS CHAPTER OF MAKERS GUILD ||| Orcas Island is having a storm of wonderful creativity this weekend and we invite you to step into the warm and twinkling Odd Fellows Hall for the Winter Artisans Market, Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday, December 6 - 8. Forty Orcas Makers
