Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
SJC Council calls for ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’ during first Council meeting of 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Council unanimously adopted a proclamation calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the war between Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories during the first Council meeting of the year. This proclamation echoes the voices of residents who have sent hundreds
Winter storm creates hazardous road conditions on Lopez’s MacKaye Harbor Rd
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Lopez Island residents and drivers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution and stay home as winter storm conditions create hazardous road conditions on MacKaye Harbor Road. As conditions allow, Public Works crews will remove debris from the roadway and repair any damage. Lane
Orcas Island Community Foundation Director to retire in 2024
||| FROM ANNE MARIE SHANKS for ORCAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) Board President Angela Foster announced today the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Hilary Canty. “We are fortunate Hilary shared 17 years of her life with OICF. She helped build a strong and vibrant organization
From Nantucket | New state rules would regulate coastal development, construction
Orcas and Nantucket Islands are each roughly the same size and the same distance off their respective coasts. We share the same concerns about the high cost of living, lack of affordable housing, tourist management, ferry problems and environmental degradation. We are living on opposite ends of the country but many of the issues
A Community Concert | Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Emmanuel Parish Hall, 242 Main Street, Eastsound Sunday, Jan. 14, 3:00-4:30 pm ||| FROM SHARON ABREU ||| On Sunday, January 14, from 3:00-4:30 pm, local performers will present a free community concert celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Performers/presenters include: The Irthlingz Duo (Sharon Abreu
2024 farmer/rancher listening sessions are on the horizon
||| FROM FAITH VAN DE PUTTE for AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE ||| The Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC) of San Juan County is inviting the agricultural community to share their questions, concerns, and ideas related to agricultural economic viability and the local regulatory environment. Farmers, ranchers and value added producers are encouraged
Chair Yoga or Ukulele Kanikapila | One or both available at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. This gentle technique incorporates
As the Paradigm Shifts | I don’t like being told what to do
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| As we age, we don’t want to give up our freedom and independence, which often means that we make choices that perhaps are not necessarily in our best interest. I see a lot of people who through their aging process resist
Orcas Center auditions coming up for ‘Returning Focus”‘
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Auditions for “Returning Focus,” a new play written and directed by Ellie Wright, are being held on Friday, January 19 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 20 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. in the Orcas Center Black Box. Roles include
San Juan County publishes 2023 Year-In-Review
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is proud to present the organization’s 2023 Year-In-Review, highlighting accomplishments, notable projects, and the breadth of programs and services provided to island communities. The public is encouraged to access the document on the County website by clicking HERE, or visiting
Resolve common Medicare concerns with SHIBA assistance from January through March
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| January through March is your opportunity to correct many common Medicare problems. Your local Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers can help you with the following problems: You didn’t receive your new Drug or Medicare Advantage Plan card. Sometimes the cards
Latest from Lekanoff | 2024 Legislative session begins today
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF DEBRA LEKANOFF || The 2024 Legislative Session begins on Monday, January 8. We’re dedicated to advancing the well-being of every Washingtonian. With unwavering determination, the House Democratic Caucus is tackling the housing crisis head-on, ensuring that every individual in our state has a secure and
Tips for our upcoming freezing weather
||| FROM EASTSOUND WATER ||| Greetings friends and happy new year! We write today because we will be seeing freezing temperatures this week and possibly snow. This is a good time to get prepared to protect your home and property if you haven't done so already. Here are some tips
Sheriff’s Report | December 27, 2023 – January 2, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 23-009732 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 07:06:14 12/27/23 Orcas Deputies responded to a domestic. After an investigation was completed the suspect was found, arrested and taken to Friday Harbor. 23-009738 Fraud 13:22:39 12/27/23 A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a fraud
High wind warning with gusts up to 65 mph
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| High Wind Warning Mon 2:58 AM - Tue 10:00 PM URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 258 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024 San Juan County-Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Port Townsend 258 AM PST Mon
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.
