Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Letter to Editor | Hughes has a passion for helping follow islanders
||| FROM MAX HANSON ||| Whether in office or not, Rick Hughes has a passion for helping his fellow Islanders. He is always willing to listen and eager to connect people who can help each other. It brings him obvious joy to make a mutually beneficial introduction. Rick's experience as
Fall Prevention Tai Ji Quan
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 30 years of experience, is excited to introduce this evidence-based program, developed
WSF fare changes begin October 1
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| On Tuesday, Oct. 1, new rates set by the Washington State Transportation Commission to meet legislatively directed farebox recovery goals will go into effect. It’s also the first day with no peak season surcharge for vehicles, which will resume May 1, 2025. Use our online calendar to calculate
Letter to Editor | In support of Rick Hughes
||| FROM LARRY CODDINGTON ||| I want to share why I'm supporting Rick Hughes for county council. In his past terms as our County Council representative, Rick has been a doer. As a member of the Exchange Board of Directors I am grateful for Rick’s help in the rebuilding of
Letter to Editor | Stephanie is the person we need
||| FROM VINNIE VELA ||| As small business owners in Friday Harbor, we have deep feelings for the island. We understand the expectations and needs of most islanders. We want to find a leader who is willing to listen to everyone's voice, committed to solving the islands practical problems and
Yoga with Tara
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Tara Plank's active vinyasa-style yoga sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center (No yoga Wednesday, October 16). Classes emphasize the science of yoga, with attention given to moving from a place of stability. Each class
Voter questions for U. S. Senate debates requested
||| FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WASHINGTON ||| Seattle, WA — The League of Women Voters of Washington is working with KIRO-TV to organize a debate between the candidates for United States Senator. The League cannot confirm at this time that the candidates will present themselves to the voters
Wild orcas spotted hunting dolphins off Chile in a scientific first
||| FROM SCIENCE ALERT ||| In the Humboldt Current, off the coast of Chile, an enigmatic pod of orcas has been seen tearing apart unexpected prey. On multiple occasions, scientists and citizen scientists observed the sleek and efficient predators feasting on dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus). It's the first time orcas
Sheriff’s Report | September 18 – 24, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 24-006104 Found Property 12:11:39 09/18/24 A black iPhone was found on the roadway on Miller Road. A message was left on the owner's home phone and the phone was booked into the property room. 24-006110 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:02:36
It’s all connected
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| It struck me how interconnected we are this week, and how much progress – and joy – can come from these connections. The many nonprofits on Orcas exist because a few neighbors got together at some point to find solutions
Orcas Island Farm Tours begin on October 4
||| FROM JULIE CURTIS for SJI CONSERVATION DISTRICT ||| The 2024 Farm Tours of the San Juans have begun and promise to be the most impressive yet! After a successful kickoff on San Juan Island, the festivities are heading to Orcas Island from October 4-6. The Orcas Farm Tour Launch
Needlework Circle
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Are you passionate about knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or embroidery? Join Orcas Senior Center’s Needlework Circle on Tuesdays at 2 pm. Grab your ongoing project and be part of a wonderful gathering filled with camaraderie, engaging conversations, and the exchange of tips
Letter to Editor | Strong support for Kari McVeigh
||| FROM MARNI ZIMLIN ||| I am proud to endorse and strongly recommend a vote for Kari McVeigh for County Council. She has held many positions of significant responsibility prior to coming to the island and has continued that here as Superintendent of the SJI School District and the Shaw
Joint statement on Columbia R. hatchery settlement with WA Dept. Fish and Wildlife
||| FROM EMMA HELVERSON for WILD FISH CONSERVANCY||| Wild Fish Conservancy, The Conservation Angler, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife filed a consent decree last week to settle claims in an Endangered Species Act lawsuit over lower Columbia River hatcheries and their impact on threatened wild salmon, steelhead, and endangered Southern
Letter to Editor | Open letter to Mr. Hughes
||| FROM ED SUIJ ||| Dear Mr.Hughes, In a time of sound bites and short attention spans this letter might seem a bit long to you. You may quit reading it after a couple paragraphs. That is fine with me. The voters will read it. We all know your qualities
WSF Weekly Report | Summer is over; off-season rates to kick in; lifesaving award for Samish crew; kudo for SJs inter-island crew
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Our busy summer season ended Saturday, and I send my deepest gratitude to my colleagues for their hard work in getting millions of people to their destinations safely. I also thank our customers for their continued patience
