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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.
B.C. environmental groups request review of tire chemical linked to salmon deaths
||| FROM CTV NEWS ||| Conservation groups have written to the federal environment minister requesting a review of a chemical used in tires that they say has been linked to the “mass deaths” of coho salmon. Peter Ross, senior scientist at Raincoast Conservation Foundation, says the mystery of coho dying
San Juan County publishes ‘Budget in Brief’ to summarize 2024-25 Biennial Budget
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is pleased to publish the 2024-2025 Budget in Brief, posted in tandem with the 24/25 biennial budget. Rich with graphics, photos, and expenditure highlights, the Budget in Brief provides a quick overview of the County’s complex and numerous revenue and expenditure
San Juan County Fair announces 2024 theme, new dates, & calls on community for poster art
||| FROM SAN JUAN COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Parks & Fair staff are hard at work preparing for the 2024 San Juan County Fair! Did you know the San Juan County Fair used to be held near the Cannery Building in downtown Friday Harbor? It wasn't until 1924 that
Christmas calf born to southern resident orca is missing, presumed dead
||| FROM CTV NEWS VANCOUVER ||| Researchers say an orca calf that was born to J pod of the endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia and Washington state coasts is missing and presumed dead. The U.S.-based Centre for Whale Research says the calf known as J60 was
LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council February 5-6, 2024
||| FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| On February 5, Architects Miller-Hull presented a preliminary proposal showing possible size, footprint and fit of potential new and renovated buildings to deal with serious structural and safety issues of current buildings, centralize services, and provide space for staff to serve a growing community with purpose-built
Rep. Lekanoff | Heal One Washington: My story
||| FROM REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Today, I would like to share my deeply personal journey in recovery, in the hopes that it will touch at least one person—maybe you, or a friend, or a parent, or a neighbor—and it will remind you that you are not alone. This
2024 election integrity upcoming topic for League of Women Voters
Featured Speakers: Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State & Natasha Warmenhoven, County Auditor Monday, February 12, 12pm – 2pm San Juan Island Library ||| FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| In the national League’s program of action for 2022-24, the League committed to fight for “the implementation of voting systems and
County Democrats to welcome statewide candidates
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY for SJC DEMOCRATS ||| This Saturday, Feb. 10, the San Juan County Democrats will be hosting two statewide candidates on Zoom. At 10:30 we will hear from State Senator Patty Kuderer, who is running for Insurance Commissioner, and at 11:00 we will hear from Patrick DePoe,
Tribes 101: About the Native nations that share geography with Washington state
||| FROM THE SALISH CURRENT ||| Washington treaty tribes will mark the 50th anniversary of the Boldt Decision on Feb. 6–7 at the Muckleshoot Events Center in Auburn. Some 500 people are registered to attend, according to the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Washingtonians got a lesson in treaty law and
Fire Commission will meet tomorrow
Executive Session only with no anticipated action ||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE COMMISSION ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners Thursday – February 8th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. In-person: 45 Lavender Ln, Eastsound, WA 98245 Zoom: 253-215-8782/ Meeting ID: 882 9709 8237/ Passcode:
Dakota Creek Industries announces opening of its Apprenticeship Program application process
||| FROM CARRIE KING for DAKOTA CREEK INDUSTRIES ||| Dakota Creek Industries is excited to announce the commencement of the application process for its Apprenticeship Program. Aspiring individuals seeking a rewarding career in the marine industry are invited to apply for this formalized, structured three-year training program. The program, set
Concern for killer whales trapped in drift ice off the coast of Hokkaido in Japan
||| FROM THE GUARDIAN ||| Concern is growing for the welfare of a pod of killer whales that appear to have become trapped in drift ice off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan. Footage aired by the public broadcaster NHK on Tuesday showed at least 10 orcas poking out of a
Savor Spring on Orcas Island: New Leaf Café reopens with fresh flavors
||| FROM RUBY DWORKIN for OUTLOOK INN ||| Overlooking Fishing Bay and the Salish Sea, New Leaf Café sits in the heart of Orcas Island in the historic Outlook Inn, welcoming visitors and locals alike to enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest region. We’re excited to share news
SJC Awarded $190,000 to support affordable housing project on Orcas Island
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| (español) – San Juan County (SJC) is excited to announce that $190,000 has been awarded to provide affordable housing utility infrastructure to the Kidder Way Project on Orcas Island. SJC will be able to support the development of ten new homeownership opportunities through this Connecting Housing
Palm Springs home values in ‘free-fall’ after city cracks down on Airbnb
||| FROM HAWAII TRIBUNE HERALD ||| Two years ago, YouTube star Luan Palomera paid $1.5 million for a chic vacation home in Palm Springs. Today, he’d be lucky to get $1 million for it. As L.A. continues its crackdown on Airbnb, city officials can turn toward the desert for an
