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Here’s a thought…

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”

ABRAHAM LINCOLN 


LATEST NEWS

Letter to Editor | “Justin time”

October 2nd, 2024|

||| FROM DEBBI FINCHER ||| I've been researching the SJC County Council District 2 candidates because I don't want to vote for someone just because of name recognition. I'm happy to say I found what I was looking for. I found a quality candidate, and it's Justin Paulsen. Justin Paulsen's

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LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council September 30, 2024

October 2nd, 2024|

||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| The Council recognized September 30 as Orange Shirt Day, known in Canada as Truth and Reconciliation Day, to remember the children of first nations and tribes who were forced into residential boarding schools where many died. The county manager briefed the council on

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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease outbreak

October 2nd, 2024|

||| FROM RUSSEL BARSH for KWIAHT ||| There have been multiple reports this past week of dead feral European rabbits on Orcas and Lopez. While test results have not yet come back from the state veterinary laboratory at WSU, the evidence suggests a fresh outbreak of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2),

County issues proclamation recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 2nd, 2024|

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| During yesterday’s Council meeting, a proclamation was issued recognizing October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This proclamation celebrates the value and talent that workers with disabilities add to our workplaces and economy.    NDEAM is an opportunity to pay tribute to the accomplishments

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Skagit County to curb some glass recycling

October 2nd, 2024|

||| FROM KING5 NEWS ||| People in Skagit County will no longer be able to take their glass bottles to the transfer station for recycling, effective Tuesday, Oct. 1.  The new rule only applies to people who take their recycling directly to the transfer station — not for people who

Southern Resident orcas have more diverse diet than previously thought, research reveals

October 1st, 2024|

||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| Southern Resident killer whales, a critically endangered population that frequents the Puget Sound during the summer and fall, have a more varied diet than previously believed, according to new research. Dr. Amy Van Cise, a postdoctoral researcher with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA)

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Letter to Editor | In support of Justin Paulsen for county council

October 1st, 2024|

||| FROM JIM CONNELL ||| I’m Jim Connell. I was a member of the Orcas Island and San Juan County communities for twenty years until a month ago when I retired to Arizona. I was involved in non-profit work across the county in the areas of addiction recovery and early

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Annual Gardening Workshop

October 1st, 2024|

||| FROM KATE YTURRI for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| Join SJC Master Gardeners for our Annual Gardening Workshop lecture series, held in October over two weeks and presented as Zoom webinars so that gardeners can enjoy the lectures from the comfort of their homes.  The series includes 8 one-hour presentations

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Eat, Pray, Pollute | On the needed death of tourism

October 1st, 2024|

||| FROM COUNTERPUNCH ||| A crowd of 3,000 anti-tourism protesters descended on posh downtown Barcelona last July, their demeanor one of delighted malice.  They cordoned off hotels and eateries with hazard tape, as if demarcating a crime scene. They sprayed with water guns the blithe holidaymakers seated in restaurants.  Video

OIEF Fundraiser

October 1st, 2024|

||| FROM JANET BROWNELL for ORCAS ISLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION ||| Well – it’s been a while. Like four years (think “Covid intermission”). The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) will be holding its first fundraiser since 2019 – and we hope you will join us. This dinner/auction takes place on Saturday,

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Understanding Fertilizer Use for Garden Soils

September 30th, 2024|

||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join us for our meeting Wednesday, October 16th, when the Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Craig Cogger to speak about soils and fertilizer use, including organic fertilizers, soil tests and interpretations, published guidance, and calculating fertilizer rates. Craig will present to us

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Letter to Editor | Spirit of Land Bank is foresight, generosity

September 30th, 2024|

||| FROM KATIE FLEMING and JESSE VISCIGLIA ||| The lands preserved and stewarded by the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank are a cornerstone of what makes our county special. These lands not only safeguard critical ecosystems, such as healthy forests and clean water, but also contribute to the wellbeing

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Evening Vinyasa Yoga

September 30th, 2024|

||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Discover the enriching benefits of Vinyasa yoga with Karol Wilson, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with 30 years of experience. Held every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM at the Orcas Senior Center, these sessions focus on restoring and enhancing strength,

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Letter to Editor | We support renewal of Land Bank

September 30th, 2024|

||| FROM LISA BYERS, et. al ||| We, the undersigned, represent organizations whose work directly and indirectly benefits from the establishment of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank (Land Bank) and the renewal of a real estate excise tax (REET). Under Washington state law, it is only because the

County plans next vessel turn-in event

September 30th, 2024|

Over 240 gallons of mixed fuels and other hazardous liquids, 22 fire extinguishers, one propane tank, and 443 pounds of marine batteries were safely disposed of rather than ending up in the marine environment ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||  September is Emergency Preparedness Month – an opportunity to

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Letter to Editor | McVeigh’s experience, commitment is what we need

September 30th, 2024|

||| FROM BOYD and LOVEL PRATT ||| We’re delighted that Kari McVeigh is running for SJC Council.  Her years of public service, her experience balancing and managing very large budgets and her commitment to inclusive collaboration is just what the council and our community needs. Please join us in voting

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