Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Fair Seeks Photography and Fine Arts Superintendents
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Are you passionate about Fine Arts or Photography? The San Juan County Fair is looking for a superintendent for each department. Must be knowledgeable, organized, and enthusiastic about Fine Arts or Photography. This year's Fair dates are August 13-16. Contact the Fair Office
Public Awareness Campaign as Marijuana Retail Stores Open
-- Keeping marijuana away from teens top focus for state leaders. Gov. Inslee, Attorney General Ferguson, other state agencies announce safety and public awareness measures in preparation for opening retail marijuana stores -- On June 24, Gov. Jay Inslee was joined by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Liquor Control Board Chair
Free Sailboat Rides at Open House
Sunday, June 29, 2 p.m., West Sound -- from Gwyneth Burrell -- This Sunday the 29th you're invited to the Sail Orcas open house. From 2:00PM we will be offering free sailboat rides on our two Cal 20's Bert and Ernie. These are fun little sloops and we'll have one
When a Lear Jet is Near, What Might it Mean?
-- from Anthony Simpson, Port of Orcas -- Eastsound residents probably couldn’t help but notice a blue and white Lear Jet that made repeated approaches and departures at the Orcas Airport on Monday morning June 24th. The Lear Jet that made the passes is owned by the Federal Aviation Administration
Orcas Open Golf Tournament and Auction This Weekend
-- from Vala Ross -- This is an event that golf enthusiasts will not want to miss! On Friday, June 27th and Sunday, June 29th the second annual Orcas Open Golf Tournament and Auction will be held at the beautiful Orcas Island Golf Course. The proceeds from the Orcas Open
Faun Fables at Random Howse
-- from Evan Allred -- Faun Fables from Oakland to Orcas Faun Fables is back on Orcas. If you missed them last time, come out for this Friday's show , June 27 at Random Howse, starting at 7pm. Hailing from Oakland California, with roots in Washington, they bring
Shireene Hale To Leave County Dept. of Community Development
Shireene Hale, Deputy Director of Community Development and Planning, is leaving County employment effective August 1st after nine years of service. Ms. Hale served San Juan County at a time when it endeavored to meet a host of state required planning mandates. “She tackled several very tough land use planning
With the Weekend Came Thievery
-- by Lin McNulty -- A bit of criminal activity and rudeness seems to have invaded Eastsound on the weekend of June 14, as shoplifters and drunken dine-and-dashers thought they would have a heyday on Orcas Island. Little did they know that islanders aren't stupid. Farmers Market Two women working
Guest Opinion: Rabbits and Botfly (Cuterebra)—The Dangers
Not for the Faint of Heart -- from B. Sadie Bailey -- I've written letters before about rabbits, and shared facts about their voracious and destructive habits. But I haven't yet written about the health menace that rabbits carry and spread to other rodents and your pets: Botfly (Cuterebra). You
Ranker Wants Full Disclosure on Bakken Crude Shipments
(Editor's Note: Upon receiving this press release from Senator Rankin's office, we contacted them for additional information, i.e., does Bakken crude ship through the San Juans, or only by rail? In reply, we received the following statement from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director, quoting a Senate Environmental Committee Policy staffer:) All
Canada’s Tar Sands Export Plans Approved
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- In Big Energy’s massive rush to export oil and coal from inland United States and Canadian mines and wells to the hungry power users of Asia, there’s a leader. First-past-the-post honors go to Northern Gateway. The Canadian government has approved the plan to
AmeriCorp Assists YMCA Camp Orkila
--by Cara Russell-- Group Back Row: Steve Long, Nathan Lucas, Sean Savage. Middle: Rachel Codd, Heidi Livingston, Kyra Haney, Ryan Cox. Front NCCC team leader Kelly Barrett, Rich Harvey. Throughout the month of June, Rich Harvey of Harvey Logging Company, along with eight young members of AmeriCorps National
Bon Voyage, Evergreen State
WSF retires its oldest ferry: Bon voyage sailing for the Evergreen State is Sunday, June 29 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The soon-to-be decommissioned Evergreen State. Courtesy Washington State Ferries. The public is invited to bid “bon voyage” to Washington State Ferries’ oldest ship, the 87-car Evergreen
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Board Goes Dark
--by Alex MacLeod -- Alex MacLeod When John Bogert resigned in frustration last September from the OPALCO Board, there was a sense of real loss in the Shaw community, where he is known as a smart, steady, community-spirited guy who had been twice elected to represent our district.
Koch Problem / MoveOn.org Movie Party
Saturday, June 28 at 3:00 pm -- from Steve and Linda Hulley -- In the updated release of his critically-acclaimed film, Koch Brothers Exposed: 2014 Edition, director Robert Greenwald pulls back the curtain on ultra-conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch, shines a light on the Kochs' toxic and sprawling reach,
Naturalist’s Notebook: The Second Shift
-- by Russel Barsh -- A Leafcutter bee enjoying Gumweed at Indian Island (Russel Barsh 2014) Wildflower meadows in the islands, including the recovering meadow at Indian Island, pass through successive waves of flowering and insect pollinators each summer. The first wave, usually lasting for several weeks between
