Here’s a thought…
“Neither the evil nor the good in our history determines who we are. It is what we do now. If we do not say something ourselves about this horror, we allow ourselves to be changed.”
TIMOTHY SNYDER
WSF Weekly Report | Celebrating pride; watermelons; crab pots
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s worth noting the significance of diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are focused on making sure everyone has the same opportunity to succeed. It’s not
Letter to Editor | Do you approve of what EWUA is doing?
||| FROM MIKE PARNELL for FARM TO MARKET LLC ||| The EWUA board agreed that the 2023 ballot to elect new directors did not have the correct number of seats to be voted on. EWUA refused to correct the error and, instead, went to Court to defend that error. The
Fireworks! Flowers! Summer has arrived!
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| Suddenly, Orcas is buzzing. The sidewalks are full of meandering families, tents dot the lakeside in Moran, trailhead parking lots are full and we are jumping off the high dive into summer craziness. Wahooo! The Orcas Community Resource Center is hosting events to bring the
Firefighter/EMT pancake breakfast
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER/EMT ASSOCIATION ||| Your local volunteers will again be serving up their secret recipe for pancakes, sausage, eggs, and beverages from 7am to 11am on Saturday, July 6 at the Eastsound fire hall. Come and enjoy this annual community event! Adults $10.00, Children $7.00, and
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.
Orcas Pride and the spirit of inclusivity
||| FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMANDA SPARKS, OIFB COMMUNICATIONS TEAM, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND STAFF OF ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| In the spirit of celebrating diversity and togetherness, we hold a special place in our hearts for the vibrant Orcas Pride Fest and the inclusivity it represents. On June 8th,
Water Users set to defend lawsuit in court next week
||| FROM DAN BURKE for EASTSOUND WATER USERS ||| Next Wednesday we go to court to fight a lawsuit brought forth by Mike Parnell under his Farm to Market, LLC in the SJC Superior Court. Parnell is claiming that the Director’s election last fall was flawed and that as a
Letter to Editor | I find memorable activities at Sr. Center
||| FROM SUZANNE MYERS ||| I have been a member of the Orcas Senior Center for a number of years now. Although not a regular user of the facility I have enjoyed classes and events on occasion. I like to support what they do. My memorable activities over the years
Could a broken WA ferry system help cities grow more sustainably?
||| FROM KUOW NPR NETWORK ||| Unreliable state ferries have left passengers in waterfront communities stranded. Replacement boats are still at least four years away. Meanwhile, county-run fleets of smaller, faster foot-ferries are preparing to expand, with help from the state. And that's making some downtowns better. The ferry route
LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council June 25, 2024
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| During public comment several residents of Shaw spoke to the county’s planned purchase of land for a public works facility. Two commenters raised unanswered questions about the project with one opposing the purchase without more information. Friends of the San Juans reminded
SJC Clerk adopts e-filing system to streamline court document filings
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Clerk is pleased to announce an easy, fast, and accessible way to file court documents with the new implementation of eFileWA. The public is invited to trainings in July to learn how to use the new program that will
SCAM ALERT | Do not give out your info on phone
||| FROM ERIC PETER, SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| Fellow community members, The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center has received several calls today from community members claiming that someone claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office called them attempting to scam them out of money. The reports all
OIFR looking for Fire Commission applicants
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The Board of Fire Commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 is immediately seeking candidates to fill the unexpired terms for Seats #4 and #5. The seats must be filled within 90 days, however, the Board desires
Chip Long selected as new Port Director
||| FROM ROBERT HAMILTON for PORT OF ORCAS ||| I am pleased to report that the Port of Orcas has hired a new Executive Director. Chip Long will start in this full-time position on July 1, 2024. Chip and his wife Elizabeth have called Orcas Island home for the past five years,
Open letter to community from Chief vanSchaick
||| FROM HOLLY VANSCHAICK ||| Hello Orcas Community, I am writing to you first and foremost as a fond farewell. My time serving with the staff of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue since 2021 has been transformational for me, and I’d like to think I brought meaningful, positive change to
Buck Park playground grand opening
||| FROM TERRI RODGERS for PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT ||| Please join Orcas Island Park and Recreation District on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 am for the grand opening celebration and dedication of the new Buck Park playground. We have many to thank and will serve burgers, treats, and
