Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
Letter to Editor | Paulsen showcases dedication to our county
||| FROM ATHENA MOORE ||| I am Athena Moore, a senior at Spring Street International School and a resident of Orcas Island since 2018. As a student pilot with the Airhawks Flying Club, an employee at Island Market, and an active member of our community theater, I am proud to
Letter to Editor | Hughes champions diversity, inclusion
||| FROM KEVIN CARTER ||| As a long-time Orcas Island resident and Vice President of Strategy and Assessments at The Winters Group—a firm specializing in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice—I have worked closely with Rick Hughes over the past several years. During that time, I have witnessed Rick’s unwavering dedication
Lions Club announces $25,000 matching grant for Senior Center renovation
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| The Orcas Island Lions Club is proud to announce the establishment of a $25,000 matching grant through the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) to support the Orcas Senior Center’s (OSC) renovation project. This grant is available for the month of November,
Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, and South Dakota
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| This year, we have seen the devastating repercussions of the far-right's attacks on reproductive freedom. An untold number of patients have had to seek care under duress, cobble together money for out-of-state travel, go without the care they need, and, in
Free Nutrition Class on Gut Health
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 6 at 1 pm, and learn about the power of gut health with Ursula Neal. With a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and 27 years of experience, Ursula, a graduate of Bastyr University’s Didactic Program in
Hops on the Rock Orcas Island Beer Festival, November 9
||| FROM RICK HUGHES for HOPS ON THE ROCK ||| From a humble gathering of friends and breweries in 2017, Hops on the Rock has blossomed into the premier Destination Beer Festival on the West Coast. This iconic block party continues to grow and now includes an exciting lineup of
Letter to Editor | Candidates: Bring each other up, not down
||| FROM AYN GAILEY ||| Months ago I was asked by elected officials and island leaders to run for County Council. They had donors ready to support me, and my favorite graphic designer willing to work for free. I said no. I did so for the same reason that I will
Health Care District meeting
||| FROM ORCAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT BOARD ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District Board will hold the Public Budget and Levy Hearing on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Orcas Island Community Foundation meeting room, Suite 4 - 33 Ulner Street, Eastsound. The agenda will be posted within 24 hours
Barbara Evans featured artist for November at Library
||| FROM ANDREA COHEN for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Barbara Evans is the featured artist for the month of November in the Orcas Island Library’s Art in the Library series. Barbara is exhibiting her images of trees in a wide variety of media, including oils, pastels, graphite and needlepoint. She
LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council October 28 & 29, 2024
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| The county climate coordinator updated the Council on climate action planning including the newly required climate element for the next comprehensive plan update. The climate element will lay out goals and policies and the Climate Action Plan will have strategies and actions.
Fall Carnival tonight
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Join us in the parking lot at Orcas Island Community Church for our annual Fall Carnival on Halloween from 5pm-7pm. There will be games, prizes, candy, hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy! And don't miss Bingo from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Family
New ferry sailing schedule designed to cut delays, frustration in San Juan Islands
||| FROM KOMO TV NEWS ||| Island life may be idyllic, but getting to and from the San Juan Islands from Anacortes takes planning for both locals and tourists. “It was beautiful, and the people were wonderful,” Lisa Davis told KOMO News after arriving back in Anacortes from Friday Harbor.
Letter to Editor | Thank you to all for your support and efforts
||| FROM RICK HUGHES ||| Running a campaign is an arduous, enlightening, and sometimes heartbreaking endeavor, but elections play a crucial role in shaping our democracy at every level—federal, state, and local. Such efforts are not solitary, however. Campaigns thrive on the support of donors and volunteers and the platforms
Letter to Editor | What’s not to love about the Land Bank?
||| FROM LIZ SCRANTON ||| I love walking in nature observing the wonders of the natural world. The Land Bank has some of the best parks and they have also partnered with other organizations to purchase land which is open to the public. I love our local farmers. The Land
Questions or need voting assistance? Elections office is open all weekend
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| With the 2024 General Election less than a week away, the San Juan County Election Office is here to help you vote. The Office will be open Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 from 9:00am – 4:00pm to assist with in-person registration, update addresses,
Letter to Editor | Shaw Islanders for Kari McVeigh
||| FROM SHAW ISLANDERS (SIGNED BELOW) ||| Kari McVeigh is currently our Shaw School Superintendent. We think our fellow islanders would benefit from hearing about her effective leadership abilities. Kari works with integrity, she is organized, she listens, and she works extremely well with all types of people. She has
