Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Open letter to Council: ADA parking at Orcas Landing
||| FROM JASON HENSELL ||| Hello San Juan County Council, I noticed two things last September at the Orcas ferry landing, but waited to mention this in the hope that maybe there was some mistake that had yet to be corrected… Unfortunately, nothing has happened, and I feel obligated to
Whale researcher says orphan orca ‘likely’ seen off Vancouver Island
||| FROM CITY NEWS ||| VICTORIA — A killer whale calf whose struggle for survival captured international headlines when she became trapped in a Vancouver Island tidal lagoon earlier this year only to escape on her own has likely been spotted swimming further south along British Columbia’s coast. Jared Towers,
NTSB releases preliminary report into plane crash that killed astronaut William Anders
||| FROM KOMO-TV SEATTLE ||| The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary investigation report in the plane crash that killed astronaut William “Bill” Anders in June. The retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the famous “Earthrise” photo, was in his Beech A45, N268AF plane around 11:40 a.m. on June
Ukulele Kanikipila at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for "play music," every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering is open to everyone with an interest in playing music for two hours each week.
Community Foundation funding a matching campaign for Senior Center
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for COMMUNITY FOUNDATION & LYNETTE WOOD, SENIOR CENTER||| The Orcas Senior Center is bursting at the seams! With the population of seniors on Orcas and a remarkable staff providing excellent programs, they have run out of room and are acquiring the 49% interest in the building
Chad Kimple appointed as interim Fire Chief
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE ||| The San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners held its Regular Meeting on July 1 st at 3 p.m. The Board’s agenda included a discussion of OIFR operations and a discussion pertaining to the Fire Chief vacancy.
More than a meal, it’s a lifeline
Celebrating 53 Years of the Senior Nutrition Program ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Part of the Older Americans Act, the Senior Nutrition Program just started its 53rd year! More than a meal service, it’s also a lifeline of connection in our community. As we saw during
Sheriff’s Report | June 26 – July 2, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 24-003811 Malicious Mischief 09:12:07 06/26/24 A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a report of vandalism. The incident was documented. 24-003821 Found Property 13:00:12 06/26/24 A wallet with ID was found on Sunshine Alley and turned into the Sheriff's
Garden Club set to astound in tomorrow’s parade
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| With a theme of "All Together Now" what more perfect way to support pollinator health, raise awareness and spread the word about what we can do to respect and protect them by participating in the parade. This is the first time in many, many years
Letter to Editor | Our County needs McVeigh’s experience
||| FROM MARK FISHAUT, MD FAAP ||| As a still relative “newbie” to the Islands ( merely 20 years) I have personally seen and listened to the observations of families for whom I have cared over two decades about how our County has changed.They have shared their concerns as how
Town Burn Ban
||| FROM TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| The San Juan County Fire Marshal, in partnership with local Fire Districts, declared a high fire danger in the unincorporated areas of San Juan County on July 05, 2024. This is due to current and predicted dry weather conditions. The Town is reminding
What an honor
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| The Chamber of Commerce Board has selected me to be the Grand Marshall for the parade on Saturday. It is quite an honor and a bit embarrassing. I have been working on my wave and trying to shore up my confidence for the brief but
Patrick and the Whale film showing
||| FROM ELLEN ROBERTS for FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL ||| Using stunning underwater footage, Patrick explores the fascinating nature of the sperm whale, attempting to shine a light on its intelligence and complexity, as well as highlighting its current and past relationship with humankind. This award-winning film will be shown
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
The Daves music
||| FROM DAVE ZOELLER for THE DAVES ||| The Daves (Dave Parish and Dave Zoeller) are bringing their mix of traditional, contemporary and original tunes to the Orcas Island Winery this Saturday, July 6, at 1:30-3pm. Later, they’ll be kicking off the festivities at the Orcas Center for the Animal
Top 5 myths about the Fourth of July!
||| FROM HISTORY NEWS NETWORK ||| Credit: Wiki Commons. #1 Independence Was Declared on the Fourth of July America's independence was actually declared by the Continental Congress on July 2, 1776. The night of the second the Pennsylvania Evening Post published the statement:"This day the Continental Congress declared the United Colonies Free
