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
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,
Happy New Year from Orcas Park and Rec
-- from Marcia West, Orcas Parks & Rec -- A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers and coaches that made 2014 sports a big success for hundreds of island players. The new winter schedule is out and can be downloaded from the website: www.oiprd.org or pick
Rumba in the New Year
Monday, January 5 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on January 5 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be Rumba and a review of Salsa. Instruction
Market Bucks a Big Success
-- from Tamara Joyner, SJC Public Health Nurse -- Thanks to coordinated efforts of the Orcas Farmers’ Market, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Family Connections, and our local Washington State WIC (Women Infants Children) Program, the Market Bucks project enjoyed its first successful year. WIC provides seasonal farmers’ market
Doe Bay’s Pizza and Open Mic Nights to Benefit Orcas Island Rowing
-- by Martin Taylor -- Doe Bay’s Pizza and Open Mic Thursday nights in January will benefit Orcas Island Rowing. Thursday Evenings are Open Mic & Pizza Night from 5-10 p.m. Go to Doe Bay Cafe for local and regional talent for their weekly Open Mic and Pizza night! Just come
Reservation System to Change Terminal Protocol
-- from Laurel Rust, Orcas Ferry Terminal -- The ferry reservation system begins January 5, 2015. This does NOT mean you have to make reservations to travel off-island, only that it is an option. However, how traffic is handled at the Orcas ferry terminal will change starting January 5. EVERY
Cuba: A Laboratory for Energy Conservation
Friday, January 2, upstairs, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op Meeting Room -- from Linda Lyshall, PhD, District Manager, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Come learn about the Cuban energy revolution from Mario Alberto Arrastía Avila, physicist, educator, and specialist with the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and
Watch the Video and Help Jordan Griffith Advance as a Videographer
Jordan Griffin (Update, Dec. 28 at 2:30 p.m.: To see the video at 7 p.m. tonight, click on this link: https://l.facebook.com/l/YAQFb_06hAQE2jkK79sPoKpsem2lywIn2TgVXlJBZ42-IBg/www.filmon.com/tv/wonderful-living-tv ) December 17, 1991 Rachel Griffin was five months pregnant with her twin boys when she was notified that their father was killed while serving our country.
Letter to Editor: Consider Cannabis as Agricultural Crop
-- from Denise Clark, Lopez Island -- Since the discussion regarding growing marijuana in San Juan County is complicated and multi-faceted, I would like to start a conversation with one concern at this time. I would like to make a case for considering cannabis as an agricultural crop. Let’s compare
