Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Letter to Editor | Hughes has intelligence, integrity, leadership skills needed
||| FROM LARRY VANDERMAY ||| I am writing this letter of recommendation in support of Rick Hughes as a highly qualified candidate for San Juan County Council, Position #2. I have had the pleasure of knowing Rick for the last 12 years and serviced 8 years as a Ferry Advisor
Sheriff’s Report | September 4 – 9, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 24-005783 Vagrancy 08:14:59 09/04/24 An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a Vagrancy Call in Eastsound. An individual was issued a citation for SJC Illegal Camping. The incident was documented. 24-005796 Accident-HitRun 13:25:55 09/04/24 An Orcas Island Deputy was
Always Learning
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| As I’ve started to learn more about the various funds held at OICF and the amazing number of generous donors in our community, it occurred to me that many other community members might not know much about OICF or about
Rocking the history of music
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| If you think history is boring, especially the history of music, then you don't know the "right" history. There is less difference between Medieval Chant and Taylor Swift than you might think. And the personal lives of great composers make mad stars
Annual Library Member Meeting
||| FROM MADELINE SHEPLOR for FRIENDS OF ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The Friends of the Orcas Island Library are excited to invite you to their Annual Member Meeting, a special event designed for all who love our library and the world of books. Join them for an evening filled with
Letter to Editor | Better ferry service? State funds? Vote for Rick!
||| FROM KEVIN RANKER ||| If San Juan County is going to have better ferry service, state funds for important projects and advocates for other critical islands issues, we need County Council Members who maintain relationships with key state officials. This however must be more than just our supportive State
WSF Weekly Report | Virtual public meetings coming up; reiterating interisland staffing challenge
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve For the last three years, one of our key priorities has been creating a clear career pathway to the pilothouse to prepare for retirements and build future resilience. First, we helped entry-level staff grow within the organization,
Joe Reigel’s new book examines Shipwrecks of the San Juans
||| FROM JOE REIGEL ||| Joe Reigel has released a second book on local history, titled Shipwrecks of the San Juans: A History of Maritime Disaster in the San Juan Islands. A total of twenty-six shipwrecks and eight World War II-era naval air crashes are examined, with several incredible stories of
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.
Letter to Editor | O’Day is on our side
||| FROM THERESA MATTHEWS ||| Ready for someone in our local government who’s “on our side”? Someone who has our backs and cares about all islanders? Ready to amend the ADU restrictions to create affordable housing and help locals stay in their homes? Vote for Stephanie Johnson O’Day!
LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes | San Juan County Council September 10, 2024
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| During public comment two citizens urged the Council to adopt the ordinance setting lighting standards for Eastsound that have involved years of work to address a serious need. Eight citizens representing a range of businesses and nonprofits urged the council to sign a
Letter to Editor | O’Day’s has vast knowledge of land use issues
||| FROM PETER HARRISON ||| I strongly urge you to vote for Stephanie O'Day for San Juan County (SJC) Council this November. I met Stephanie in 2018 while I was working for the San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD). I was working as a Land Use Planner processing
Letter to Editor | I am a big fan of Justin Paulsen’s dedication
||| FROM KATHERINE BRYANT INGMAN ||| I am so excited to joyfully endorse Justin Paulsen for San Juan County Council seat #2, representing all the islands. Having only known Justin for the last two years, I am impressed by his community-focused, action oriented and kindhearted work to make San Juan
Orcas ECEI Summer & Fall 2024 Report
||| FROM DON WALTERS for ORCAS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ||| The Orcas Early Childhood Education Initiative steering committee (ECEI) met in June and August and distributed $69,670 to the three early-learning preschools on Orcas Island: Kaleidoscope/Forest School, Orcas Island Children’s House, and Orcas Montessori. This funding provides 5,300 hours of
What building maintenance, repairs, improvements are necessary to achieve Senior Center mission?
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Built in 1999, Orcas Senior Center is now 25 years old in need of maintenance and repairs that would be required for any building of this age. Full ownership of the building will allow the nonprofit to secure grants and use
WSF hosting virtual, system-wide public meetings
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| As summer comes to an end we’re hosting virtual systemwide public meetings to look ahead to fall service and recap our busiest season. Join us on September 24-25 as our staff will answer questions and provide updates on workforce development, new vessels and more.
