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
30th Anniversary for Island Sinfonia
Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- Island Sinfonia, the San Juans’ multi-island chamber orchestra, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and according to Lopez Islanders who heard Sinfonia perform just a few weeks ago, the group is playing better than ever! Under the direction
County Advisory Committees Need…You!
-- from San Juan County Council -- 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: sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Remember Drive-In Movies? They’re Coming to the Fairgrounds
Friday, May 9, Starting at Dusk (8-8:30 p.m.), County Fairgrounds -- from Christina Giamalis, San Juan County Parks & Fair Dept. -- “The Goonies” - A Spielberg Classic on the Big Screen at Fairgrounds, Friday night, May 9. Let's all go to the movies! The Drive-In at the Fairgrounds will
Guest Opinion: Nuñez Remains in Limbo
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Orcas Issues ran an update on April 16, and nothing has changed since then. On April 29 I went by West Sound Lumber and joshed with Pete and Jack Helsell about the immediate deportation of Ben Nuñez, but it was just for amusement. Where are
How Are We Doing? 1st Quarter County Finances
-- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- Being a somewhat superstitious person, I’ve always been reluctant to trumpet good news. This reluctance comes across, at times, as pessimism. I’m not really pessimistic, though; I’d just rather be surprised by good news than by bad. Which may be why, out
Current Measles Surveillance
-- from the County Health Department -- As of this date there are no new confirmed measles cases or any cases under investigation in San Juan County. Since March 28, there have been six confirmed cases of measles among San Juan County residents and one case in a Kitsap County
Random Howse to Host Food Bank Benefit
Saturday, May 3, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., Random Howse -- from April Duke -- This upcoming event is a reason to gather together with friends, in the heart of Eastsound, and to benefit a part/parcel of this wonderful community. More people/patrons/citizens rely on the Food Bank than we know
Pot Plot Thickens
-- by Lin McNulty -- Washington State Liquor Control Board, the governing agency for marijuana licenses following voter approval of I-502 last fall, today issued a listing of the lottery results to begin the process of issuing marijuana retail licenses. Initiative 502 directed the WSLCB to limit the number of
Country Corner Days Coming Again—Soon!
Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- We hope that you will come and celebrate another great year with us! Thank you for being our customer! We will have a Bounce House, Horse Rides, Free Hot Dogs, Root Beer Floats, Granitas, Subs,
Conservation District to Present Report to Community
Tuesday, May 6, 4–6 p.m., Orcas Island Grange -- from Sue Vulgares, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Come join the San Juan Islands Conservation District for our Annual Report to the Community! Orcas Island, Tuesday, May 6 from 4pm-6pm at the Orcas Island Grange, 3252 Orcas Road. Hear about
Discover the New Flair in Eastsound Square
Friday, May 9, 4:30 – 7 p.m., Eastsound Square -- from Sharon Ho --New studios and shops are bringing a fresh artistic vibe to Eastsound Square, right in town, across the street from Ray’s Pharmacy. Creatives like felt textile artist Christa Smith, ceramist and jewelry artist Sharon Ho, retailer and
Letter to Editor: None of Us Wanted to “Get Involved”
-- from Sam Buck, Common Sense Alliance Board Member -- The Common Sense Alliance (CSA) was created in response to, what seemed like to us, complete disregard for the property owners. We stated to the San Juan County Council, “If there are tangible, logical reasons for the proposed very burdensome
Reading with Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen and Shannon Borg
Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. at the Library Elizabeth Austen, photo by Susan Slapin Elizabeth Austen is the Washington State Poet Laureate for 2014-16. Her debut collection, Every Dress a Decision (Blue Begonia Press, 2011) was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award. She’s also the author
Chamber Music Festival Tickets On Sale May 7!
Wednesday, May 7, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone -- Opening day of ticket sales for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is Wednesday, May 7th. And the kickoff is happening at a new, more convenient time – 5:00 PM! All are welcome to come to the Madrona
Planned Power Outage May 8
Thursday, May 8th @ 11:59 p.m. – Friday, May 9th @ 7:00 a.m. -- from Suzanne Olson -- Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be doing high-voltage maintenance work on the Fidalgo Substation. Power will be off for all of San Juan County from 11:59 a.m. on Thursday, May 8th until
Interisland Back on Schedule Following Suspicious Activity
UPDATE: 6:37 p.m. from WSF -- The Evergreen State is back on schedule from earlier law enforcement activity. UPDATE: 3:21 p.m. from WSF -- The Evergreen State's 2:20pm inter-island sailing from Friday Harbor is delayed approximately 50 minutes due to earlier law enforcement activity. This will delay the 3:10pm sailing
