Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
Lummi Nation Requests Coal Facility Permit Denial
Lummi Nation cites severe impact to treaty fishing rights -- from the Lummi Nation -- The Lummi Nation, in a strongly worded letter, asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) to take immediate action to deny a permit to build North America’s largest coal export terminal at Cherry
Human Remains Found at Structure Fire on Lopez
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- [UPDATE: Orcas Issues initially reported the fire as being on San Jan Island.) On January 5, 2015, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a report of a structure fire with loud explosions was reported to the 911 call center. Law, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to
Writers Workshop: Poets Teaching Poets
Six Sessions: Tuesdays, January 13-February 17, 1-3 at the Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator -- In this class we will continue the conversation about the art and practice of poetry. Each week we will explore the work of a contemporary poet from the viewpoint of how the poem works.This
Current and Upcoming County Committee Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Whale “Midwife” Helps Mom of Newest Orca Baby
-- by Gary Chittim of https://www.king5.com/ via Crosscut.com -- Orca experts say it is possible that one or more orcas acted as midwives during the birth of a calf last week. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research confirmed the birth of the calf in the J-pod of the
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Friday Harbor Woman
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) early this morning [January 5, 2015] for a woman from Friday Harbor who suffered a heart attack. The SAR crew of five
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 5 p.m. at the Community Church --by Sue Lewis -- To celebrate the beginning of 2015 and the annual making of New Year's resolutions, faithful group member Chris will tell us of his journey and how he kept himself looking forward with increasing goals. The end
2015 Salish Sea Early Music Festival Schedule
2015 SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ~ seven programs of early music on period instruments on Orcas Island and around the Salish Sea ~ -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Lydia Brotherton The 2015 Salish Sea Early Music Festival commences with special guest soprano Lydia Brotherton from Berlin, Pacific
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
