Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Suzadily Soccer for all ages – Free at Buck Park
Calling all soccer players, old and young! Suzanne Olson and Adia Dolan are bringing back "Suzadily Family Fun Super Soccer" beginning this Saturday, 2 p.m. at Buck Park. There will be drop-in games for kids and adults together (kids 9 and up can come alone with a note from parents).
County Council urges residents to sign online ferry petition
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its regular Tuesday Meeting on Feb. 3, the San Juan County Council urged County residents to add their names to an on-line petition addressed to Governor Christine Gregoire and the Washington State Legislature. The petition urges them to “face this issue head-on
Weekend fun! Feb. 6-7-8
Friday, February 6 Textile Arts display at the Orcas Center through the month of February begins with a reception Friday, Feb. 6 a 5:30 p.m. Among the textile arts displayed
Neglected pups come to Orcas Animal Shelter
Six dogs arrived on Orcas Wednesday night from Skagit County Fairgrounds, where they had been taken following their seizure from a puppy mill. They are not being adopted out as yet because of legal issues regarding their ownership, said Rick Gould, photographer of the accompanying picture. "It is
Grandparents and parents start the day with Orcas Island school kids
Parents, grandparents, friends and mentors have been coming to share early morning treats with Orcas Island Public School elementary classes since last fall. Recently, Kindergarten teachers Mandy Randolph and Pam Jenkins hosting a room bursting with kids and grown-ups at a "Parents and Pastries" before-school event with coffee
DVSAS fundraiser "Chocolat" to highlight dessert auction
The Fifth Annual Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Valentine Dinner is on Wednesday, February 11, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75. Ship Bay is hosting the event and Chef Geddes will be performing his usual magic, and cooking a meal to match the theme of Chocolat.
United Way San Juan announces grant awards
United Way of San Juan County has awarded $115,000 to 29 local human -service programs. “We are exceedingly grateful for the trust and generous support of the community,” Executive Director Bonnie Gilmore said. “Our donors are important partners in our efforts to provide services to hundreds of island residents
Growth hearing board issues order Jan. 30
Initially published Feb. 2, 2009 The County’s land use analysis for the Eastsound Urban Growth Area (UGA) stands; the Eastsound Sewer District’s plans extending service beyond the UGA is non-compliant; and the designation of less-than-urban density land within the UGA is justified by environmental circumstances. These were the decision
County to award $30K for housing – deadline March 1
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $30,000 this year for projects which will help make housing available to very low income County residents. The program, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge
Chamber of Commerce to look at affordable housing
This Thursday morning, Feb. 5, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents another in “Business Essentials,” a series of presentations and workshops of interest to its members and the public, this time pertaining to the issue of affordable housing on Orcas Island and the San Juans. The morning session
Ferry workers ask Gov. to negotiate lower wages
On Feb. 2, Gov. Chris Gregoire released the following statement on reaching an agreement on labor contracts with state ferry workers: “This morning I announced that I have reached an agreement on new labor contracts with five unions representing about 1,500 state ferry workers. These workers have recognized the
Permits for new and converted ADU units still available
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager With the February 6 application deadline approaching for the 14 new construction permits for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and 3 for the conversion of existing structures to ADUs, San Juan County permit coordinator Allen Shayo reports that a total of 12
Cuban poet to host workshop and read at Doe Bay
The Cuban poet, Jose Kozer, will be coming to Doe Bay on Saturday, Feb. 7 to conduct a workshop ($50) from 1-5 at Doe Bay and give a free reading of his poems in Spanish at 7 p.m. This will be Jose's first visit to the Pacific NW. He'll be
Editorial: Another ferry financing study 8 years on?
Say it ain't so Joe! er Kevin! It was with a sickening sense of deja vu that we note Kevin Ranker sponsoring a bill for a new ferry financing study. Looks like the island solution of study, debate, study, debate continues even with the new "leadership" of Ranker as the
Orcas Poets again to read to public
Orcas Island poets have until Feb. 25 to submit their work for a public reading in April. The reading, held In celebration of National Poetry Month, will be the second Annual Local Poets Showcase on Saturday, April 11, in Orcas Center’s OffCenter Stage. Fifteen to twenty poets will have the
Our Man in Olympia: Ranker sponsors bills
Former County Councilman Kevin Ranker, now the State Senator for the 40th Legislative district, has been the primary sponsor for bills to add the ferry route and roads on Orcas and San Juan Islands to the state scenic and recreational highway system, provide for emergency oil response (from the
