Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Guest Column: Rigorous Analysis and Common Sense Missing in Charter Review
By James Wolf Despite meeting weekly for 6-7 hours over four and a half months, the 21 members of the Charter Review Commission, elected by the citizens of San Juan County last November, failed to include rigorous fact-based analysis and common-sense questioning in their review of the County Charter.
Savor the San Juans: A Medley of Food, Art & Culture All Month Long
From Barbara Marrett Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Please join us this October for our fifth annual, month-long movable feast for the senses in the San Juan Islands. “Savor the San Juans” is the theme for autumn festivals and specials. Artstock the first weekend and The Great Island
Orcas Island Food Bank Launches Annual Fund Drive
By Madie Murray Recognizing that hunger and hard times are not behind us, the Orcas Island Food Bank is launching its annual fund drive. Your pennies go a long way at the Food Bank You Can Help in Several Ways... • Write a check payable to the Orcas
Emmanuel Takes Paws and More
Emmanuel Parish’s annual Blessing of the Animals will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29th at 3:00 pm on the outdoor labyrinth. A brief service will be held to honor our kinship with the creatures of the earth remembering St. Francis of Assisi, who inspired peace and love for all creatures.
SeaDoc’s Marine Lecture Series Announced
SeaDoc Society Lecture Series to start again If you're on Orcas, you won't want to miss any of this year's Marine Science Lectures, co-presented by YMCA Camp Orkila. Take a moment and get them into your calendar! October 9: Peter Arcese of the University of British Columbia speaks
Guest Column: Is Washington Unique?
By Gay Wilmerding Across the country, 21 million voters or more may be turned away from the polls because of a spate of 2011 voter suppression laws. Contrast Washington. Our Secretary of State’s office mailed a 1.1 million postcards in English or Spanish inviting people to vote who “don’t appear to
Memo to SJ County on Orcas Recycling Services Proposal
To the San Juan County Council: Thank you for devoting serious attention and time to the privatization plans for the Orcas transfer station. We appreciate the responsibility you have undertaken, and share your sincere commitment to doing what’s in the best interest of our solid waste management system in both
Letter to the Editor: Much Appreciation From The Kings Football Team
On a beautiful Saturday morning an exuberant group of 12 and 13 year old boys made memories while playing the great game of football on their home field. On that day the Kings Youth Football Team played a very strong team from Bellingham. The sidelines and stands were full of
Guest Opinion: Passage of Charter Propositions Critical
State Senator Kevin Ranker By Senator Kevin Ranker As a past San Juan County Commissioner, County Council Member, and now as your State Senator, I have followed closely the work of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) and their proposed improvements to the San Juan County (SJC) Home Rule
The Great Island Grown Festival throughout the County – October 1-31
From the SJC Agricultural Resources Committee CELEBRATE THE HARVEST! Join us in October for The Great Island Grown Festival. This month-long celebration offers a rare glimpse inside the unique world of food and farming in the San Juan Islands. Come together with farmers, restaurants, the island community, and visitors to
County to Test Vote Counting Equipment
October 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor from Milene Henley A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2. The test is performed before every state or
Fire Department Update from the Chief
Fire Chief’s Report #2012- 09 August 14 through September 11, 2012 This Report YTD EMS: 53 398 Fire/Other: 13 129 Total: 66 527 Last Year: 1/1/11-9/11/11: 506* *Year to date responses
Join the PTSA in Back-to-School Barbeque this Friday
By Margie Doyle Exciting new events will be added to traditional projects to be undertaken by the Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) this year. The first “old” event took place on Sept. 5, the Back to School Tea where PTSA officers and school staff welcomed new families to school. Now
Lummi Tribe Opposes Whatcom County Coal Port
Members of the Lummi Nation watch the burning of a symbolic million-dollar check stamped "Not Negotiable" as they protest the proposed export terminal at Cherry Point.Photo courtesy of Floyd McKay and Crosscut.com By Floyd McKay from Crosscut.com Elders of the Lummi Nation announced opposition Friday to a proposed
Sliding Out of September: The Week Ahead
Monday, Sept. 24 A Special Public Meeting for Buck Park Bid Reviews will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at OIPRD offices in the Funhouse Commons at 33 Peapatch Lane. All interested persons are invited. Common Sense Alliance Invites Islanders to Discuss CAO Proposal: A Reasonable Way Forward. Eastsound
Free Film Screening: Ocean Frontiers
Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Orcas Center Ocean Frontiers explores the possibility of cooperation to save our seas. Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship, a new film by Green Fire Productions, is being offered for a special, free Orcas Island screening. The film
