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
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
State Democrat Environment, Climate Caucus (ECC) adopts resolution recognizing inherent rights of Southern Resident Orca
||| FROM KRISS KEVORKIAN for LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE SALISH SEA ||| Seattle, WA – The inherent rights of Southern Resident Orcas, including the right to “life, liberty, autonomy, free and safe passage, adequate food supply from naturally occurring sources, and freedom from conditions that cause Orcas’ physical emotional, or
Jens Lindemann live on the Village Green stage
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The FREE Summer Concert Series from Orcas Center, Country Corner, OrcaSong Farm, and GiveOrcas / OICF continues in July with Jens Lindemann performing on Sunday, July 7 at 5pm on the Village Green. As the first classical brass soloist to ever receive
SJC Monthly News Digest – June 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| This column is part of a series detailing San Juan County’s recent news. Follow along each month to learn about important County projects, Council initiatives, department updates, and more. All San Juan County Beaches are Closed to Recreational Shellfish Harvesting As of June
Groundbreaking opens a new chapter on United General cancer care
||| FROM ANNE WILLIAMS for PEACEHEALTH ||| SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. – PeaceHealth United General Medical Center caregivers, project partners and generous donors gathered in front of the hospital earlier this month to celebrate the start of a year-long installation of a new, high-precision linear accelerator (LINAC). The symbolic June 11 groundbreaking
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
