Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Invasive Northern Pike caught by angler at Limekiln Preserve
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| As if to cap off Washington’s Invasive Species Awareness Week, San Juan County Conservation Land Bank (SJCCLB) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have confirmed the detection of a northern pike caught in the pond at the Land Bank’s Limekiln Preserve
As the Paradigm Shifts | “Here honey, I left this for you to clean up! I love you, Mom.”
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| Somebody is going to have to come and clean up after me, soon or later. Perhaps it's after I die in my bed. Perhaps it's after I’m shipped off to a nursing home to live out the rest of my life.
Sheriff’s Report | February 21 – 27, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 24-001051 Found Property 12:02:24 02/21/24 A bone found on False Bay was turned into the Sheriff's Office. The bone appears to be of animal origins, but is being sent to the state anthropologist for positive identification. 24-001052 Accident-HitRun 12:52:19
Interested in learning how role-playing games work?
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Did you enjoy "She Kills Monsters"? Would you like to learn a bit more about role playing games, and how they work? Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a novice seeking your first quest, this role-playing game session is tailor-made for beginners.
Singing MAG’s praises
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| The Music Advocacy Group (MAG) is one of the stellar organizations in our galaxy of community nonprofits. This weekend they are hosting their annual Spring Concert in the High School gym at 3 pm on Sunday the 3rd. This concert will warm your heart and shine a
WSF Weekly Report | New leader of WSF selected
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Steve Nevey selected as new leader of WSF I’m pleased to announce that Steve Nevey will be stepping into my role as Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary of the Ferries Division. Steve has been our director of marine operations for the
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.
Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island announces transition and final project
||| FROM TERRI RODGERS for KIWANIS CLUB OF ORCAS ISLAND ||| The Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island, after 34 years of dedicated service to the children of Orcas Island and beyond through Kiwanis International, sadly announces that it will no longer be active on Orcas Island after October 2024. The
Alberta to ban renewables on ‘prime’ land and preserve ‘pristine viewscapes’
Decision by premier Danielle Smith further pits Canadian province against environmental groups pushing green energy ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN ||| Alberta will block renewable energy projects on “prime” agricultural land and limit the placement of wind turbines to preserve “pristine viewscapes”, a decision that increasingly pits the western Canadian province
LWVSJ Observer Corps: County Council February 27, 2024
||| FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OBSERVER CORPS ||| The Council adopted a resolution to purchase property at 545 Park St. from Banner Bank. The building will be renovated to provide office space for staff now working in unsafe buildings. After a public hearing the Council approved selling property at 915 Spring St., formerly
Choral Society ensemble to debut at MAG concert
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| A new sound comes to Orcas March 3, and you don’t want to miss it. Orcas Choral Society has launched a new ensemble of tenors and basses, highlighting the unique, evocative sound of the human voice in its lower registers. The
OIFR’s live fire burn training exercise a success
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Orcas Island Fire & Rescue conducted a successful Live Fire Burn Training Exercise on Saturday February 24th. The Glenwood Inn property near the north shore provided an invaluable opportunity for our firefighters to gain practical experience in a controlled
SJC Monthly News Digest – February 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Launches Communications Survey Have you ever said, “I didn’t hear about that” or “I wish I knew about it sooner” when it comes to County projects? In an effort to continuously improve communications, the County wants to hear from you!
Renowned Washington state consumer program celebrates 45th anniversary
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors served as model for national outreach effort ||| FROM PEGI GROUNDWATER, SHIBA COORDINATOR ||| OLYMPIA, Wash. — A small volunteer effort that started in Mount Vernon and grew into one of the nation’s most popular senior customer assistance programs is celebrating 45 years of work.
Public scoping meeting coming up in March for Lopez Island’s Watmough Preserve
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Join the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank for a public scoping meeting on March 19, 2024, and help shape the Watmough Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan (SMP), which includes the Watmough addition (aka “the Higgins Property”). “These scoping meetings are a great
Saturday Night Science launches at Funhouse Commons
||| FROM RYAN CARPENTER for FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| ALL ISLAND TEENS! Join us for Saturday Science Night at Funhouse Commons, from March 26 - April 20, where we'll watch "Cosmos: Possible Worlds" and share free pizza, drinks and cookies. Everyone who watches all episodes will receive a gift and raffle
