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
My thanks to our hard-working Port Team
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| From my experience in the airline industry, after the busy Labor Day weekend is a good time to say “Thank You” and to recognize the team that rose to the summer challenge. As your Executive Director of the Port of Orcas,
New beginnings at Community Foundation
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Lindsay Jennings, Orcas Island Community Foundation Greetings Orcas Island Community! It’s been a big week for many of us islanders with the unofficial ending of the summer season, the first week of school, and an abundance of dahlias
Food resiliency and climate change in the San Juan Islands
||| FROM ISARA GREACEN, CLIMATE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN ||| We’re a very long way from producing all of our own food. Right now, only around 3.5 to 4% of the food that's purchased in San Juan County is grown here,” explains Faith Van De Putte from Midnight’s Farm who also serves
Mammogram Screening
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Assured Imaging will be at Orcas Senior Center again this year on September 18-20 for mammograms. Although one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, nearly all breast cancer is treated successfully if detected early. Assured Imaging offers a
Mayor proclaims today as Gary Boothman Day
||| FROM TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| PROCLAMATION In Celebration of a Life Well Lived September 6, 2024 WHEREAS, Gary Boothman like many Town citizens cared about his community. Gary humbly began his public service career as an interested citizen who wanted to find solutions to make the Town a better
WSF Weekly Update | Labor Day rider stats; retired ferries return to sale status
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve When I became assistant secretary at Washington State Ferries, I laid out three strategic priorities that would guide our work: Service Excellence, Improved Communication and Empowered People. These goals aren’t just ideas – they are the foundation
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.
Larsen announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Challenge open to all middle and high school students who live or attend school in Second District ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition, which runs through Thursday, October 24,
Letter to Editor | Supporting Rick Hughes
||| FROM THOR HANSON ||| I have known Rick Hughes for half a century, but even people who’ve known him for half an hour will probably have heard these four words: “How can I help?” Rick’s first instinct is always to do what he can for others. That basic compassion makes him
Meet garden author Karla Lortz
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Garden Club presents Heaths and Heathers: Less pruning, more color by Karla Lortz. Please join Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, September 18, when we welcome Karla Lortz to speak about Heaths and Heathers. After the presentation Karla will have
Celebrate the return of the Kings (salmon, that is)
Tickets are now available for this annual celebration on Orcas Island ||| FROM LISA TERRY for LONG LIVE THE KINGS ||| The first salmon of the season have made it home to Eastsound and up the fish ladder at Glenwood Springs on Orcas Island! Each year, Long Live the
Evening Vinyasa Yoga
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Discover the enriching benefits of Vinyasa yoga with Karol Wilson, DPT, a seasoned physical therapist with 30 years of experience. Held every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm at the Orcas Senior Center, these sessions focus on restoring and enhancing strength,
Join Master Gardeners in OCS school garden
||| FROM KATE YTURRI for ORCAS MASTER GARDENERS ||| The Orcas Master Gardeners are hosting a community event with the Orcas Christian School in the school garden on Sunday, September 8 at 2 pm. There will be a tour of the garden, seeds to take home for next year’s garden
What programs would full ownership of Orcas Senior Center provide?
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center (OSC) is raising money to purchase San Juan County’s 49% interest of the building. With use of the entire building, OSC could expand social services for people of all ages and abilities. We could sponsor more social events
Letter to Editor | No council candidate more prepared than Kari McVeigh
||| FROM RHEA MILLER ||| Writing as a former San Juan County Commissioner, we voters are fortunate to have Kari McVeigh willing to serve as the District 1 County Councilmember, representing all the islands. I have not met any candidate as well prepared for this task as Kari. Kari understands
Doe Bay Wine Co. Pop-Up
||| FROM HAILEE KUKURA for DOE BAY WINE CO. ||| Doe Bay Wine Co Pop Up Wine bites and pairings Doe Bay Wine Co, Eastsound 4-6pm Friday, 6th September London-based chef Danny Jack and island-raised Hailee Kukura will be popping up at Doe Bay Wine Co this Friday. The duo
