Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Letter to Editor | Hughes embodies competence, character, caring
||| FROM SAM GAILEY ||| Rick Hughes embodies competence, character, and caring—the very reasons I am casting my vote for him. Our county stands at a crucial juncture, and Rick's experience with local and state government is indispensable. Rick not only comprehends the unique challenges facing his home island of
Letter to Editor | McVeigh’s deep commitment is what we need now
||| FROM CLARK CUNDY ||| Today I am writing to express my strong support for Kari McVeigh for San Juan County Council. With her extensive large departmental administrative experience plus prior and continuing community service, Kari has demonstrated a deep commitment to serving our community. She will be a thoughtful
In Memoriam | Kate Lee 1942-2024
||| FROM RICH LEE ||| Kate Lee (1942-2024) passed away peacefully on the 5th of May at Lighthouse Memory Care in Anacortes after a long and valiant battle with dementia. Kate was born in Willowbrook, California to Jayne and Dickson Williams, and was raised in Pendleton, Oregon. She had a
Petitions for recall of EWUA Directors submitted
||| FROM STEVE SMITH for RECALL WATER ||| The recall process has been started. Petitions requesting a Member meeting were submitted to Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA). According to the bylaws, EWUA must send within 35 days (after July 22 and before August 26, 2024), a notice to all Members
Local author pens new book of Orcas ghosts, legends
||| FROM JOSEPH W. REIGEL ||| Orcas Island, Washington has long been celebrated for its rare beauty and colorful history—but for many visitors and locals alike, the feeling that something strange lurks beneath the surface is all too real. Does Sasquatch really stalk the remote woods? Did pirates bury a
Dr. Michael Copass, renowned Seattle emergency medical care figure, dies at 86
||| FROM KING-TV ||| An "emergency medicine legend" in the Pacific Northwest passed away on Friday, as the University of Washington announced that Dr. Michael Copass died. Dr. Copass was the director of emergency services for decades at Harborview Medical Center. He also founded Airlift Northwest in 1982, which has
Indigenous communities catch lamprey at Willamette Falls every summer. That tradition could be in danger
The eel-like fish join the likes of salmon and sturgeon as a first food, a staple for local tribes long before European contact. But their numbers are dwindling. ||| FROM OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ||| The eel-like fish join the likes of salmon and sturgeon as a first food, a staple
Welcome to WSF online open house
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| We are seeking public feedback on proposed draft sailing schedules for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route. The online open house will be open until Aug. 23, 2024. Why we are changing the sailing schedule The current seasonal sailing schedules have not been updated in
Songwriters in the Round
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Join local songwriters for this intimate musical experience on Sunday, August 4 at 5 p.m. on our Village Green. The In the Round format allows for artists to share their songs as well as the stories and inspiration behind writing them. Each
Tai Ji Quan – Moving for better balance
||| 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
Letter to Editor | Kari McVeigh is a concerned problem solver
||| FROM LAURA JO SEVERSON ||| I plan to vote for Kari McVeigh for County Council representing District 2. I have known Kari since she moved to San Juan Island and have watched her become a busy and concerned citizen of our community. Kari has used her many talents and
42nd Annual Fly-In to honor Bill Anders
||| FROM ROBERT WAUNCH for 42ND ANNUAL FLY-IN ||| The 42 nd Annual Fly-In will be held Friday through Sunday, August 2 – 4, at the Eastsound Airport. This year’s Fly-In is dedicated to honor Bill Anders, longtime Orcas Island resident and former Apollo 8 Astronaut. Apollo 8 was the
Library Book Fair, where great book bargains await
||| FROM MADELINE SHEPLOR for FRIENDS OF ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The Friends of the Orcas Island Library invite you to discover fantastic book bargains at their 68th annual Library Book Fair! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, August 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the
Washington is giving tax breaks to data centers that threaten the state’s green energy push
||| FROM PROPUBLICA ||| In a vast stretch of Central Washington’s high desert, the farms and small towns of Grant County sit on nothing short of a gold mine. Grant County’s utility district owns two public dams on the colossal Columbia River that are capable of powering more than 1.5
US promises $240M to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
||| FROM KOMO-TV SEATTLE ||| he U.S. government will invest $240 million in salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest to boost declining fish populations and support the treaty-protected fishing rights of Native American tribes, officials announced Thursday. The departments of Commerce and the Interior said there will be
Letter to Editor | My full support goes to Justin Paulsen
||| FROM CLARK CUNDY ||| I am pleased to offer my full support for Justin Paulsen for County Council seat #2. As a small business owner, community member, and parent, Justin's dedication to our island community is unmatched. His involvement in various committees, community initiatives and volunteering in numerous organizations
