Here’s a thought…
“It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.”
JIM ROHN
Letter to Editor | Better ferry service? State funds? Vote for Rick!
||| FROM KEVIN RANKER ||| If San Juan County is going to have better ferry service, state funds for important projects and advocates for other critical islands issues, we need County Council Members who maintain relationships with key state officials. This however must be more than just our supportive State
WSF Weekly Report | Virtual public meetings coming up; reiterating interisland staffing challenge
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve For the last three years, one of our key priorities has been creating a clear career pathway to the pilothouse to prepare for retirements and build future resilience. First, we helped entry-level staff grow within the organization,
Joe Reigel’s new book examines Shipwrecks of the San Juans
||| FROM JOE REIGEL ||| Joe Reigel has released a second book on local history, titled Shipwrecks of the San Juans: A History of Maritime Disaster in the San Juan Islands. A total of twenty-six shipwrecks and eight World War II-era naval air crashes are examined, with several incredible stories of
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.
Letter to Editor | O’Day is on our side
||| FROM THERESA MATTHEWS ||| Ready for someone in our local government who’s “on our side”? Someone who has our backs and cares about all islanders? Ready to amend the ADU restrictions to create affordable housing and help locals stay in their homes? Vote for Stephanie Johnson O’Day!
LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes | San Juan County Council September 10, 2024
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| During public comment two citizens urged the Council to adopt the ordinance setting lighting standards for Eastsound that have involved years of work to address a serious need. Eight citizens representing a range of businesses and nonprofits urged the council to sign a
Letter to Editor | O’Day’s has vast knowledge of land use issues
||| FROM PETER HARRISON ||| I strongly urge you to vote for Stephanie O'Day for San Juan County (SJC) Council this November. I met Stephanie in 2018 while I was working for the San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD). I was working as a Land Use Planner processing
Letter to Editor | I am a big fan of Justin Paulsen’s dedication
||| FROM KATHERINE BRYANT INGMAN ||| I am so excited to joyfully endorse Justin Paulsen for San Juan County Council seat #2, representing all the islands. Having only known Justin for the last two years, I am impressed by his community-focused, action oriented and kindhearted work to make San Juan
Orcas ECEI Summer & Fall 2024 Report
||| FROM DON WALTERS for ORCAS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ||| The Orcas Early Childhood Education Initiative steering committee (ECEI) met in June and August and distributed $69,670 to the three early-learning preschools on Orcas Island: Kaleidoscope/Forest School, Orcas Island Children’s House, and Orcas Montessori. This funding provides 5,300 hours of
What building maintenance, repairs, improvements are necessary to achieve Senior Center mission?
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Built in 1999, Orcas Senior Center is now 25 years old in need of maintenance and repairs that would be required for any building of this age. Full ownership of the building will allow the nonprofit to secure grants and use
WSF hosting virtual, system-wide public meetings
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| As summer comes to an end we’re hosting virtual systemwide public meetings to look ahead to fall service and recap our busiest season. Join us on September 24-25 as our staff will answer questions and provide updates on workforce development, new vessels and more.
All Islands Read returns — to include all four islands this year
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The All Islands Read (AIR) event returns this year with a mission to build community spirit through a shared reading experience featuring acclaimed author and musician Willy Vlautin and author and poet Jane Wong. This year’s program will expand from Orcas
FH Soroptimists accepting applications for yearly award
||| FROM BARBARA SHARP for SOROPTIMISTS INTERNATIONAL ||| Soroptimists International of Friday Harbor has a yearly award of $4000 for a women who is the primary support for her family, who is enrolled in a vocational training or other educational program, and who has financial need. This award can be
Letter to Editor | Be sure to vote in Eastsound Water election
||| FROM RANDALL GAYLORD ||| Members should be sure to vote in the Eastsound Water recall election even though this election lacks checks and balances we are accustomed to for removing public officials from office. When a recall of a public official is made, the Prosecuting Attorney prepares a ballot
2024 Orcas Lit Fest is coming on Sept. 14
||| FROM MATTHEW GILBERT for ORCAS ISLAND LIT FEST ||| The Orcas Island Lit Fest is pleased to present the 2024 Lit Walk in Eastsound on Saturday, September 14, 2024. This vibrant, annual (and free!) literary event will feature yet another exciting lineup of local and regional authors, poets, and
Orcas Community Resource Center’s commitment to harm reduction
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTROUT for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| September marks National Recovery Month, a time to raise awareness about substance use treatment, mental health, and the ongoing challenges faced by individuals on their journey to recovery. The Orcas Community Resource Center is committed to supporting community members through accessible
