Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Orcas Island’s annual holiday fundraising campaign, GIVE ORCAS, opens Nov 20
||| FROM TERA ANDAYA for COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Give meaningful gifts this year that will ripple throughout the community. HOLIDAY GIVE ORCAS is back for a remarkable 10th anniversary on Orcas Island! This community-driven fundraising campaign raises critical funds for programs and resources serving Orcas Island. GIVE ORCAS is an
Will Makah Tribal gray whale hunts soon restart?
The Makah Indian Tribe has requested authorization to hunt gray whales, a tradition secured by the 1855 Treaty of Neah Bay. ||| FROM NOAA FISHERIES ||| The Makah Indian Tribe has requested authorization to hunt eastern North Pacific gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus). The right to take whales at usual and accustomed grounds
In English / Spanish | Open enrollment is here through Washington Healthplanfinder
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTRAUT for ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CTR. ||| Starting Nov. 1, all Washingtonians, regardless of immigration status, can shop health and dental plans through Washington Healthplanfinder. Learn more about health care options for immigrants here: https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/.../immigrants.html Enroll by December 15 for your health and dental plans to start
Come see the ‘friendship fish’ mosaic at SJI Sculpture Park
||| FROM KRISTEN ARNIM for SJI SCULPTURE PARK ||| The Friendship Fish mosaic was designed by San Juan Island artist and Alchemy Art Center Co-Director Maria Michaelson, and was created under the direction of Maria and Alchemy Art Center staff by hundreds of visitors of all ages to the
Midnight Mutterings | Time to brumate?
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| Weather’s getting cooler, daylight is scarcer and we’re all planning ahead for even colder weather to come. We might stock up on firewood, find our candles in case of a power outage and check to see what the moth larvae left of our
Wooly Winter Pop Up begins next week at Lum Farm
||| FROM MANDY TROXEL for LUM FARM ||| The Lum Farm Tree Sale is about to begin! Noble, Frasier and Douglas Fir trees from 2 ft. to 10 ft. will be available. Tree sale hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11am - 5pm at 1071 Crow Valley Rd. while supplies last.
Sheriff’s Report | November 8 – 13, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 23-008777 Accident-NonInj 10:23:39 11/08/23 Two vehicle were involved in a minor collision. Information was exchanged and a report was done. No infractions were issued. 23-008779 Theft 10:41:27 11/08/23 A Deputy on Orcas Island took a stolen property complaint. 23-008781
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office accredited for highest professional standards of policing
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has successfully completed a rigorous accreditation program that certifies it is operating under best practices and standards for law enforcement. The program is administered by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and involves an
Guest Opinion | Recapping the 2023 annual EWUA members meeting
||| FROM MICHAEL RIORDAN ||| In Wednesday's hour-long annual meeting of the Eastsound Water Users Association, there was only limited information given about its financial condition, plus a summary of the recent elections of two new members of the board of directors and a lengthy presentation by General Manager Dan
Weekly Ferry Update | Busy, busy week at our favorite ferry service
||| FROM NICOLE MCINTOSH for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Thanksgiving weekend ferry travel Carve out some extra time if your Thanksgiving travel plans include a state ferry ride. In addition to the long vehicle lines over holiday weekends, all passengers should prepare for possible last-minute schedule changes. Edmonds/Kingston route travelers
Letter to Editor | Congrats to Kate Hansen on her Fire Commission victory
||| FROM TONI KNUDSON ||| I want to congratulate Kate Hansen on her election to the Orcas fire commission. I also want to thank the many Orcas voters who supported me. Now all of us need to unite behind Kate, Randy Gaylord, and Brian Ehrmantraut, who will make up
New plant hardiness map, used by gardeners nationwide, is unveiled
||| FROM PHYS.ORG ||| The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to survive the coldest winter temperatures at a certain location. The USDA describes the latest map, jointly developed by Oregon State
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.
Health Care District seeking a maintenance handyman
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is a Washington Public Hospital District that exists to protect and improve the health of our community. OIHCD owns the medical clinic which houses Island Primary Care – Orcas and a neighboring vacant parcel of
Dolly Parton album launch party at library
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Dolly Parton Album Launch Party at the Orcas Island Public Library. Friday November 17th at 5pm. Dancing & Singing, Fashion Show, Trivia & Food, Movies & Prizes. Let’s get this Parton Party started!
Cozy up to the upcoming Winter Night Market on Orcas
Dozens of Island artisans, music, dinner and drink options, make a great evening opening for the Winter Artisans Market weekend on Orcas. ||| FROM SAN JUAN ISLANDS MAKERS GUILD ||| Opening night for the Winter Market is a ticketed event with dinner, drinks, music and shopping in the historic waterfront
