Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Lekanoff and Ramel grateful for opportunity to serve
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF ALEX RAMEL and DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Both running unopposed, Representatives Debra Lekanoff (she/her) and Alex Ramel (he/him) from the 40th Legislative District released the following statement on primary election day: “We are honored and grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve this community. While
Larsen statement on Gov. Walz selection as Harris’ VP running mate
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| I am very excited that Governor Tim Walz has been selected as Vice President Harris' running mate. Tim is a National Guard veteran, a former teacher, a former colleague of mine in the House, and an impressive legislator, leader, and communicator
How the Southern Resident population reached an alarming low point
||| FROM KING-5 TV ||| An orca species unique to the Northwest and closely connected to indigenous populations is struggling to survive. The Southern Resident Killer Whales, or SRKW, currently have a population of 74 whales -- a number expected to drop by one in the upcoming census, according to the
Orcas Fire and Rescue receives gift
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) received a gift of $250,000 from an anonymous donor for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. The Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) voted to accept the check at their August 5th meeting. The gift is unrestricted
The man who brought home Earth: Stories of Bill Anders
||| FROM NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM ||| America lost one of its true heroes recently—a man who also happened to have taken one of the most famous photos of all time. Maj. Gen. William A. Anders was an Air Force pilot and a U.S. Ambassador to Norway. He served
Ferry Captain makes inappropriate comment/threat in SJC District Court
Captain Brant was speaking at his son’s criminal court appearance, post arrest ||| FROM ERIC PETER, SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| WSDOT Leadership, I am writing you today to inform you of extremely inappropriate comments, that come across as a threat to the operation of our Inter-Island Ferry here in
Caleb Klauder returns to Village Green stage
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Dust off your boots and gather around for some true and original modern honky tonk music this Sunday, August 11 at 5pm on the Village Green as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series from Orcas Center, Country Corner, OrcaSong Farm, and
Take a look: Updated plans for new Washington State Ferries hybrid-electric boats
||| FROM KING 5 TV ||| KING 5 got an exclusive look at new hybrid-electric Washington State Ferries (WSF) boat models. The new boats will include charging units on the upper decks. WSF leaders told KING 5 the new fleet will be the most reliable it's ever been. Regular ferry
Vinyasa-style Yoga
||| 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. Classes emphasize the science of yoga, with attention given to moving from a place of stability. Each class addresses core strength in a
FHFF | Preserving Heritage: Documentaries on Salmon Conservation
||| FROM ELLEN ROBERTS for FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL ||| Preserving Heritage: Indigenous Documentaries on Salmon Conservation Showing August 9 at SJI Library Join us for a captivating evening of documentary films highlighting the vital relationship between Indigenous people and salmon, featuring award-winning and powerful stories of cultural and environmental
PeaceHealth welcomes new family medicine provider
||| FROM ANNE WILLIAMS for PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER ||| Lauren Kreiger. Bellingham, WA. © 2024 Mark Turner Lauren Kreiger, MD, has joined the Family Medicine team at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Dr. Kreiger is a board-certified family medicine physician with a master’s in public health.
Vibrant Stitches: Quilters’ showcase at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Step into the Orcas Senior Center any weekday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to delve into a magnificent display of quilting artistry! Throughout the months of July and August, we invite you to explore the dynamic Quilters' Art Exhibition, featuring
3-Day Orcas Artists Studio Tour
||| FROM ZOE OSENBACH for ORCAS ARTIST STUDIO TOUR ||| Explore beautiful Orcas Island on a 3 day studio tour with 30+ island artists! This August 9th through 11th, follow the signs down country roads and private driveways to the studios of working island artists. This free, self-guided tour happens
Become a part of Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| It's an exciting time to become involved in the Orcas Senior Center. In January 2023, a new nonprofit doing business as Orcas Senior Center (OSC) assumed operation of the center and has markedly increased services to seniors and people of all
Town Council meeting
Special meeting on August 5, 2024, to review ballot proposition to finance transportation improvements ||| FROM JENNIFER KREMBS for TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| On August 5, 2024, at 12 noon, the Town Council will hold a Special Meeting to review the ballot proposition to be submitted at the November
Papademetriou is Artworks featured artist
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for THE ARTWORKS ||| The Artworks is pleased to announce Maria Papademetriou as our Featured Artist for the month of August. Maria has been a member of the artworks for 23 years. Her love affair with art began at the age of four, when she discovered
