Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Robert Dash in Statewide Art Competition
-- from Robert Dash -- "Ancestor" by Robert Dash. Pacific Northwest artist Robert Dash of Eastsound, Washington, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2015 CVG Show in Bremerton’s Collective Visions Gallery. The annual CVG Show is one of the largest and most prestigious art competitions in the
Tomorrow is Ferry Reservation Day: Cause for Celebration?
Anacortes / San Juans Vehicle Reservations Available for January 5 - March 21 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Vehicle reservations for January 5 through March 21 are now available on the San Juan Island routes. Currently, thirty percent of standard vehicle space is available to reserve on each sailing.
Guest Opinion: How to be a Good Neighbor
-- from Alison Longley -- A number of events occurring on our islands as I was reading “Six Degrees” by Mark Lynas has me thinking – how can we be a better community in this new year and beyond? Here are a few thoughts: Remember the Jazz Festival? Remember the
How to Start the New Year Fresh: Write a 10-Minute Play
-- from Cara Russell, Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- "Night Lights" by Rick Markov. The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is still accepting short play submissions from Orcas Island writers. We’d love to consider your work for the 10th annual PlayFest, which highlights the talents of local writers,
County Officials to be Sworn into Office Monday
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Newly elected and re-elected San Juan County Officials will be sworn into office at 1:00 P.M. Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015 at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor. Sheriff Ron Krebs, Treasurer Rhonda Pederson, and Assessor John Kulseth will be sworn to their
2015 Polar Bear Plunge
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=33734] “You guys plunging?” That was the question hovering in the crisp cold morning air, at the north end of Cascade Lake, on January 1st, 2015. It was the first day of this New Year and at 10:30AM, the community was starting to arrive
EDC Gives Workshop about Government Contracting
Wednesday, January 14, 9 a.m. until noon, San Juan Island Library (videoconferenced at Lopez and Orcas Libraries) -- from Victoria Compton for the San Juans Economic Development Council -- (UPDATE: Due to scheduling conflicts, we are rescheduling the Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE) workshop that was scheduled
We Predict (and Hope) 2015 Will Bring…
-- by Margie Doyle -- No moratorium on growth or sales of marijuana; At least a trial of Eastsound walking village (only motorized shuttles) for a day, a weekend or a week; Restaurants cooperating in an off-season Calendar of Restaurants, like Roses for Mardi Gras, White Horse for St. Patrick's
Editorial: Christmas or Birthday?
-- by Lin McNulty -- I don't think I'm whining. At least I don't mean to sound that way. Today is my birthday--one week following Christmas. For me, while growing up, that meant birthday presents wrapped in Christmas paper, or a combination birthday/Christmas present. And, of course, those instances where
State Minimum Wage Rises in 2015
-- by James Wolf -- Washington State’s minimum wage increases 15 cents to $9.47 an hour beginning Jan. 1, 2015. The increase reflects a 1.59 percent growth in the federal Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) over the 12 month period ending Aug. 31. The
Public Hearings on Two Comp Plan Amendments Coming Soon
Friday, Jan. 16 at 8:45 a.m. in County Council Chambers, Friday Harbor -- from Colin Maycock, County Senior Planner -- Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on two draft ordinances amending and clarifying the administrative procedures required for all legislative
Year-end Recap from Representative Rick Larsen
As 2014 comes to a close, I want to let you know that it has been an honor serving you and the people of the Second Congressional District. The last two years have not been easy for our communities. The tragic mudslide that devastated the Oso, Darrington and Arlington communities
San Juan County Council to Hold Meetings on Marijuana in January
Monday, January 12 and 26, 9:15 a.m., Council Chambers -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- The San Juan County Council will hold two public meetings in the new year - January 12th and 26th in the Council Chambers starting at 9:15 am, to solicit public comment regarding the merits of possible
Guest Opinion: Naming Fear’s Kids
-- from Jan Ferris Kotun -- A friend refuses to make new year’s resolutions, on the grounds that she never keeps them. I have a new approach: to name their enemy, or enemies, and avoid them, rather than avoiding the worthwhile directions that benefit my creative self. Who are the
New Baby Orca for J-Pod!
New calf discovered today in J pod of the endangered Southern Resident orca community. -- from the Orca Network/Center for Whale Research -- Official portrait of baby J50 and mom Slick (J16) off North Pender Island. Courtesy Orca Network This afternoon [ Dec. 30] Ken Balcomb of the
EDC Offers Free QuickBooks Workshop
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council of the San Juans -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop on QuickBooks tips. Accounting software is a critical tool in successfully running any small business,
