Evan Perrollaz’s update on San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 plans
||| FROM BARBARA MARRETT for SAN JUAN ROTARY ||| Exciting things are happening in San Juan County’s Public Hospital District No. 1, as was recently shared at a Rotary Club of the San Juan Islands meeting. But before Evan shared any news, he first clarified that the Hospital District does
McVeigh announces candidacy for SJ County Council Dist. 1
||| FROM MARK MADSEN for KARI MCVEIGH FOR COUNCIL ||| Kari McVeigh Kari McVeigh has announced her candidacy for the open seat on the San Juan County Council District 1. McVeigh, current Superintendent for the Shaw Island School District and former Superintendent for the San Juan Island School
Island Primary Care – Orcas spring clinic update
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND PRIMARY CARE ||| Colorectal Cancer Screening March is Colorectal Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Island Health is working hard to make screening for colorectal cancer easy for members
Coast Guard and Washington State Ferries crews rescue boaters and dogs
||| FROM KIRO-TV ||| According to the United States Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, the Washington state ferry Samish crew helped the Coast Guard rescue six people and two dogs from their sinking boat on Saturday in high winds and waves. According to an account of the rescue on the
Town’s response to County regarding Fair Grounds water usage
||| FROM TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| February 9, 2023 TO: Jon Cain Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 350 Court St. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 VIA EMAIL ONLY to jonc@sanjuancountywa.gov RE: Appeal of Notice of Violation – 829 Argyle Ave. TPN 3513320010000; Meter 30643714 Dear Jon: As you know, the Notice of
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, March 18-24
Resources Available to San Juan County Youth Struggling with Substance Use ||| COMPASS HEALTH ||| Every March, the nation observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, which aims to empower meaningful conversation about drug use and addiction among youth, and raise awareness about services and resources available to children and
Chutes and Ladders – Dance performance at Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Orcas Dance Collective is proud to showcase the Junior Dance Collective and Mini Co dancers in a new work called, “Chutes and Ladders” running at Orcas Center March 15th & 16th at 7pm with a matinee on March 17th at 2pm.
Book Reading
||| FROM DIDIER GINCIG ||| "An Afternoon With Julie and John Gottman" will take place at the Odd Fellows Hall, Sunday, March 17 from 3-5. The Gottmans will discuss their latest book, "Fight Right." A Q & A session with the audience will be included. For over 40 years Drs. John
Canoe Island Music Camp with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for JP AND THE OK RHYTHM BOYS ||| Registration is now open for Canoe Island Music Camp 2024! Join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for a weekend of music and fun on Canoe Island, May 4-5. The trio will offer music workshops for guitar, uke,
Discover the seasons of Turtleback Mountain Preserve, one step at a time
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Are you interested in knowing more about what Land Bank staff do throughout the year on Turtleback Mountain Preserve and why? Join us for a series of walks highlighting seasonal rhythms and stewardship activities on the mountain. March 16th, we’ll kick things
Permanent daylight saving time? Politicians keep trying to make it a reality
||| FROM USA TODAY ||| Americans are yet again preparing for the twice-yearly ritual of adjusting the clocks by an hour, and a group of politicians are sick of it. Florida Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have used the upcoming time change to remind Americans about the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act the U.S.
Hazardous Waste Pick-up
||| FROM PETE MOE for ORCAS RECYCLING/THE EXCHANGE ||| Time to clean out under the sink and in the garage: ORS/The Exchange will host a Household Hazardous Waste collection event at the Orcas Transfer Station on Saturday March 23rd, from 10 am to 2 pm. The event is free to
Help needed to make gifts for our Canoe Journey guests
||| FROM GERI TURNOY ||| Here is a photo of the leis I have made so far...the colors are actually brighter than in this photo. Coming this May, Orcas Island will once again be hosting Native canoe journeyers from far and wide. It is traditional to present our
Midnight Mutterings | Domestic division of labor
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, partly because I’ve had a couple of opportunities to observe closely how a couple of other visiting families divide up chores without spilled blood or even harsh words and recriminations. (I love that word: recriminations
Sheriff’s Report | February 28 – March 5, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 24-001171 Citizen Assist 05:30:23 02/28/24 A Lopez Deputy responded when an elderly citizen needed assistance with their Facebook account. 24-001177 Theft 11:15:56 02/28/24 A Friday Harbor man was seen shoplifting on camera. A statement was obtained as well as
Kiwanis Club leaving a legacy on Orcas
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| This week brought news that the Kiwanis Club is going on hiatus. For 34 years, The Kiwanis Club has been supporting island youth with programs, scholarships and events. They have volunteered as readers in the kindergarten, supported literacy and activities in the elementary and middle
