Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
Letter to the Editor: To the Most Recent Person Who Hit My Car
-- from Sadie Bailey -- To the most recent person who hit my parked car without even leaving a note; You're not the first. You most likely had a large, high truck with a trailer tow-ball hookup. My car is a 1985 toyota tercel wagon, grey-brown. Old, yes, but the
Six Fabulous Gardens to Tour!
-- by Jan Jacobsen -- The 2014 Annual Garden Tour Weekend is this Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six (6!) knock-out gardens are ready for your viewing. From estate gardens to whimsical gardens, the common theme is “Garden Rooms.” This year's gardens are certainly
Senator Murray Refers to Nuñez and Helsell in Immigration Speech
-- from the Office of Senator Patty Murray -- Murray on immigration reform: “It’s time to hope for the best, but it’s also time to plan for the worst." Murray: U.S. should stop deportation of non-criminal detainees, ensure due process in the immigration court system, expand prosecutorial discretion, dramatically reform
Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire
-- from Patricia Ayers, OIFR -- At approximately 12:47 am on Wednesday, June 25, Orcas Firefighters responded to the Lover’s Lane neighborhood for a report of a fire in an apartment. Arriving responders found heavy smoke and embers smoldering in the apartment’s kitchen. Tenants and neighbors used fire extinguishers to
Growth Management Hearings Board Seeks Another Hearing
Pacific Legal Foundation Comments on Judge Eaton’s Decision -- from Jane Cable, Common Sense Alliance -- San Juan County Superior Court Case “Rarely do I see an opinion so bungled and riddled with logical cul-de-sacs as the CSA opinion,” said Brian Hodges, Managing Attorney for the NW Office of the
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
