Here’s a thought…
“I am so convinced of the advantages of looking at mankind instead of reading about them, and of the bitter effects of staying at home with all the narrow prejudices of an islander, that I think there should be a law amongst us to set our young men abroad for a term among the few allies our wars have left us.”
LORD BYRON
County to test vote counting equipment in July
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Elections office will be holding a “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used for the County’s August 6, 2024, Primary election. The test is scheduled for July 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Logic and accuracy testing is a
Guest Opinion | From a concerned Eastsound Water user
||| FROM FRED KLEIN ||| I’ve heard a rumor floating around Orcas Island that the current “recall” effort at Eastsound Water is being orchestrated by a disgruntled former Board member, Steve Smith…a rumor which claims he intends to turn EWUA into a private company which he would own and manage.
Letter to Editor | Why I endorse Stephanie O’Day for County Council
||| FROM TAMMY COTTON ||| In our pursuit of progress and prosperity for our county, it's imperative to have leaders who possess a blend of experience, team work, and knowledge of the inner workings of the county. That's why I wholeheartedly endorse Stephanie O'Day for the County Council. Stephanie embodies
County Council Candidates Meet & Greet
||| FROM JOSEPH SEGAULT ||| Town Hall meeting 6 30pm Wednesday June 26th at the Eastsound firehouse. Meet and greet and Q&A with the candidates running for county council from Orcas Island.
Letter to Editor | Stephanie O’Day – Hope for San Juan County
||| FROM REX & LISA GUARD ||| We are local, both born in Friday Harbor. We have known Stephanie O’ Day both professionally and personally for over 20 years. Stephanie’s commitment to the local people of San Juan County is undeniable. She has been a full-time resident in San Juan
Shaw Island house purchase by county makes no sense
A resolution to purchase a $1 million property on Shaw Island to use for dumping road spoils is on the San Juan County Council agenda on Tuesday, June 25. ||| FROM SALISH CURRENT ||| The San Juan County Council appears on the verge of spending more than $1 million on
Whale Museum Pod Nod
||| FROM TATE THOMPSON for THE WHALE MUSEUM ||| Join our sleepover party at The Whale Museum! The beloved Pod Nods event returns on Friday, July 26 - Saturday, July 27. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. on July 26 and ends 8:00 a.m. on July 27. Pod Nods are sleepover
Health Care District Board Meeting
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District Board will hold the regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, June 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Community Room at the Orcas Island Library, 500 Rose Street, Eastsound. The agenda and board packet are posted below. Agenda 02.
Asian OrcAsian Orcas StoryFest
||| FROM NANCY WANG for ETH-NOH-TEC ||| When: July 15-17, 2024 What: A storytelling festival featuring 10 Asian American storytellers bringing both Asian ancient folktales and contemporary and inspiring Asian American stories to Orcas Island. Where: Monday July 15, 7pm - Orcas Center: Asian Heroines of History: Three Asian American
Salmon Barbecue
||| FROM CAMERON SNYDER for ORCAS ISLAND LIONS CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Lions Club is delighted to announce the return of its annual Salmon Barbecue on Saturday, July 6, from 4 – 7 PM at the Eastsound Fire Hall. This beloved community event will feature a delicious menu including
Roy Rogers to play at Village Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Join us on Sunday, June 30 at 5pm on the Village Green for Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series from Orcas Center, Country Corner, OrcaSong Farm, and GiveOrcas/OICF. Roy Rogers is considered one
Barcelona to ban apartment rentals to tourists in bid to cut housing costs
Spanish city is one of Europe’s top destinations but its popularity has made housing increasingly unaffordable for residents ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN ||| Barcelona, a top Spanish holiday destination, has announced it will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, an unexpectedly drastic move as it seeks to rein in soaring
Port of Orcas Meeting
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting on Monday, June 24th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. online via Zoom and at the Orcas Island Airport terminal conference room. Access information can be found on the attached
Capri lifts ban on tourists after resolving problems with water supply
Ferries from Naples and Sorrento had been forced to return to port as mayor described situation as ‘real emergency’ ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN ||| The Italian island of Capri has lifted a ban on tourists after problems with the water supply to the holiday hotspot were resolved. The ban had
Monthly Hearing Services at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, from Island Hearing Healthcare, provides hearing care at Orcas Senior Center every first Thursday of the month. In July Hearing Healthcare will be on Thursday, July 18. To secure your slot, it is advisable to schedule your
Sculpture Park bird walk
||| FROM KRISTEN ARNIM for SJI SCULPTURE PARK ||| Join us at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park on Wednesday, July 3 from 8-10am for our monthly bird walk with avid birder, Tyler Davis, leading the walk. Tyler tells us, “A lot of nestlings have fledged in the last month,
