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
Library Board Special Meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Library Meeting Room -- from Phil Heikkinen -- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 26, at 8:30 a.m. in the Orcas Island Library Meeting Room to discuss the Library expansion project.
Ekomotiv: New Non-profit Seeks Steering Committee
-- from Mark DeTray -- Ekomotiv, a local non-profit being established to procure and operate the Crescent Beach Service Station as a cooperative, is seeking 5 to 7 individuals to serve on a steering committee; with success, the steering committee members will have the the opportunity to populate the Board
Letter to the Editor: Council to Discuss DH Bridge
-- from Michael Durland -- Thanks to all of you who signed a petition several weeks ago asking for more Public Input on the proposed new Deer Harbor bridge. Your support was a big help in getting more dialogue on this project. The County Council will be discussing the bridge
Totem Pole Journey Blessing Ceremony Comes to San Juan Island
Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., English Camp -- from Katie Fleming -- Photo: Paul K. Anderson On Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., FRIENDS of the San Juans is hosting a public introduction and benefit in support of “Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey” at English
Bitumen Chip Brownies a Big Hit at the Fair
-- from Shaun Hubbard -- The San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping booth at the County Fair was a hit! We sold 444 brownies and gathered 322 signatures to attach to the comment letter that we will send to Canada in March -- saying "NO" to Kinder Morgan's proposed pipeline
Sheriff’s Report: August 13—August 19, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- August 13, 2014 14-004862: On August 13, 2014 Deputy contacted homeowner on San Juan Island concerning a reported Trespassing. A male subject came to the property to discuss an alleged problem that could not be proven. 14-004863: On August 13, 2014 a Deputy responded
Do We Have Militarized Law Enforcement Here?
Sheriff Nou responds -- by Lin McNulty -- As we watch and read about recent and ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri, a big question comes to mind: Does our county sheriff's office need advanced military weapons to outfit our island locality? We, of course, want to think "that could never
Bridge at Mountain Lake Dam Closed
-- from Kate Korus, Moran State Park -- Due to structural deterioration the bridge at the Mountain Lake dam has been closed to hikers. There are no established alternate routes around the bridge. Park staff have posted signs at all trailheads and approaches. We will let you know when we get
Lopezians Learn Guatemalan Cooking
-- from Barbara Keller -- [metaslider id=31217] For years I have been excited about a wonderful community development program on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. This week ten lucky Lopezians had a chance to sample the culture of their "sister" community in Guatemala over food. Thanks to Lopez
Guest Opinion: Orcas Island Hatchery Needs You
-- from Rollie Sauer, Volunteer, Glenwood Springs Hatchery -- Dear Friends and Fellow Residents of Orcas Island, There are many magnificent facets to this paradise called Orcas Island, most of which are natural. However, there is one that was created here to assist nature. On a former fruit orchard overlooking
Talk: How Climate Change Impacts the Pacific Northwest
Friday, August 29, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Julia Vouri -- Oregon Climate Change Research Institute Director Dr. Philip Mote to Discuss how Climate Change Impacts the Pacific Northwest on August 28 on San Juan Island and August 29 on Orcas Island Learn how climate change impacts the
Guest Opinion: Historic Auction Spurred by Memories of Care for Island Seniors
CHANGE OF VENUE:HISTORIC AUCTION FROM JAN KOLTUN ON AUGUST 30, 5–10 P.M., BENSON HALL AT EMMANUEL CHURCH -- from Jan Ferris Koltun -- As a child, the walk home from school in Eastsound’s core was the best time of the day. A hop, skip and jump down North Beach Road
How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
Second Quarter 2014 -- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- San Juan County Auditor, F. Milene Henley Feel that buzz around town? It’s more than just tourists. Economic activity is picking up in San Juan County. As Auditor, I tend to focus on County government. But there’s
Remembering Robin Williams: Sea View Tribute
-- from Donna Laslo -- In the current wake of Robin Williams passing, the Sea View Theatre would like to pay tribute to a man whose roles brought so much to the screen and to our lives. Through his exceptional balance of comedy and pathos in films like Hook, Good
Oregon Denies Permits for Columbia River Coal Transport
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- An Oregon agency created a major setback Monday [August 18] for plans to build a complex coal project on the Columbia River upstream from Portland. The Department of State Lands (DSL) denied a removal-fill permit for a small area of state-regulated waters on
Exhibition by Jasmine Valandani
Saturday, August 9 – Friday, September 12, Lynn White Contemporary Art -- from Lynn White -- Lynn White Contemporary Art is pleased to present an exhibition by Jasmine Valandani. The gallery is located at 109 North Beach Road at the very back of Eastsound Square. (The gallery entrance is accessed
