Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Fire Commission will meet on Monday
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold the regular monthly meeting and 2023 Budget Hearing on Monday, November 21 at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place both in person at Station 21 and online via Zoom. Access information can
In a first, rich countries agree to pay for climate damage in poor nations
||| FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES ||| SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt — Negotiators from nearly 200 countries agreed for the first time to establish a fund that would help poor, vulnerable countries cope with climate disasters made worse by the pollution spewed by wealthy nations that is dangerously heating the
Sun Days on Orcas | 27 things about Marcia Spees
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| I will always think of fancy-looking, amazing-tasting peas when I think of Marcia Spees. Her garden was one of many on the garden tour years ago, and I'll never forget that she let our boys pick her peas to their hearts'
Governor Inslee’s week included trip to Egypt
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| COP27: State and local governments can go further, faster to counteract climate change Gov. Jay Inslee attended the United Nations’ Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt from Nov. 14 through Nov. 16 to meet with leaders from around the
Dr. Triplett is ready to pull teeth
||| FROM TERRI TRIPLETT ||| Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Wednesday December 14 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents in financial need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment
Upcoming Island Health class offerings
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HEALTH ||| Island Health offers free aging in place class Join an expert from Hospice of the Northwest to learn tips and strategies for healthy aging and how to stay in your home longer. This free online class takes place on Tuesday, December 6
DB Cooper identity finally revealed in new documentary film
||| FROM MILLENNIAL PUBLIC RELATIONS ||| Los Angeles, CA - Earlier this week, social media took off with the reveal of the identity of DB Cooper as Rodney Lewis Bonnifield of Mount Vernon, Washington. Rodney is the subject of TJ Regan's new documentary I AM DB COOPER, which will be
Clinic update welcomes new (returning) pediatrician
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| Meet & Greet with Dr. Buxbaum Island Primary Care – Orcas is excited to introduce Dr. Buxbaum to the community on Tuesday, November 29, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Orcas Public School cafeteria. Snacks and drinks will be provided
Sheriff’s Report | November 9 – 15, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 22-008144 Trespassing 09:12:40 11/09/22 A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of trespassing. The subject was moved along, and the property owner declined to pursue charges. 22-008161 Citizen Assist 19:01:46 11/09/22 A San Juan Deputy responded to
Celebrating safely this holiday season
Preparation and prevention strategies can help keep you safe and healthy ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – With the cooler weather comes traditional holiday gatherings with friends and family. Amid a strained hospital system, an early and more severe respiratory virus season, and people gathering to celebrate, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind everyone how to stay
Orcas Center launches end-of-year fundraising campaign
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| This time last year, Orcas Center was cautiously re-opening after COVID. It's incredible to see what a difference a year makes! Our staff, board, committees, and volunteers have been hard at work with the community to bring back live theatre, concerts, classes,
Hot Topic #61 | Best practices for COVID, cold, and flu season
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| You’ve always been asked to stay home when you’re sick, but it’s not always that simple. This year, more than ever, it’s important to stay home when you have cold or flu symptoms, practice good hand hygiene, and get your COVID-19 booster and
Big news from WSF, just not about the San Juans
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Completed Seattle terminal building opens Nov. 18 After five years of construction, we’re rolling out the welcome mat tomorrow at our new flagship terminal building on the Seattle waterfront. Built in stages as the old terminal was torn down, the first
‘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.
Nation’s first Native and Strong Lifeline launches as part of 988
Nation’s first Native and Strong Lifeline launches as part of 988 ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – Washington’s Native and Strong Lifeline is now live –the first program of its kind in the nation dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people. Operated by Volunteers of America
Library Friends prepare to host upcoming holiday tea
||| FROM MICHAEL ARMENIA for FRIENDS OF ORCAS LIBRARY ||| The Friends of the Orcas Library (FOIL) is happy to announce the return of the Holiday Tea on Saturday, December 3, from 1-4 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library, 500 Rose Street, Eastsound, WA. This annual event is a
