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    The Artworks featured artist for May

    May 2nd, 2025|

    BJ Arnold presents her newest series 'Spring Abstraction' ||| FROM BJ ARNOLD for THE ARTWORKS ||| I love the energy and promise of spring. Every spring I am inspired to attempt to capture the emerging awaking of nature surrounding me. I am, once again, enticed to sketch the budding plants

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      Farewell, But Not Goodbye | Open house celebration for Dimitri Stankevich

      May 2nd, 2025|

      ||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Dimitri Stankevich The Orcas Center Board of Trustees is hosting a special farewell Open House to honor Executive Director, Dimitri Stankevich, who is stepping down after six years of dedicated service to Orcas Center.   Community members, supporters, artists, and

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        Conservation Land Bank opening Watmough Head trail on Lopez

        May 2nd, 2025|

        ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Saturday, May 3, join commissioners and staff from the Land Bank and Bureau of Land Management as we celebrate opening the new trail from Watmough Bay to Watmough Head. The ¾ mile hike to the point at Watmough Head is rich with scenic

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          WSF Weekly Report | Online community meetings; fare setting process; boating season opens

          May 2nd, 2025|

          ||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Seeing my colleagues in action every day reminds me that the strength of our ferry system lies in the people who make it work. Their skill, commitment and teamwork are what keep us moving forward and delivering

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            Help make history for Orcas track & field

            May 1st, 2025|

            A Senior Project by Forest Frausto — Supporting generations of Viking athletes ||| FROM FOREST FRAUSTO ||| In 2020 the school track was installed and in 2022 I helped start Orcas Island’s first track and field team.  Helping start this team, seeing it flourish, and watching my classmates run track

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              Getting ready for Medicare

              May 1st, 2025|

              ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Is 2025 your year for joining Medicare? Medicare enrollment is not automatic for most people, so you’ll probably need to enroll with Social Security. Then you’ll have to decide what type of Medicare coverage you want. To make an informed decision

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                Wildfire Awareness Month in the San Juans

                May 1st, 2025|

                Island Readiness Event with WA DNR, Fire Depts., Conservation Dist., and More ||| FROM ANGIE REQUENA for WILDFIRE READY |||      Date: Saturday, May 10 Time: 1:00-3:00pm PST |*Media check-in begins at 12:45pm Location: Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Eastsound| 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA Livestream: Starting at 1:00pm Click here

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                  Systemwide WSF community meetings, May 21-22

                  May 1st, 2025|

                  ||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| As we expand service for the busy summer season, we will host two virtual community meetings in May to provide updates and answer questions on the latest at Washington State Ferries.   Both meetings will cover the same topics. Registration is required. To learn more

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                    Health & Community Services launches redesigned website to enhance user experience

                    May 1st, 2025|

                    ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Health & Community Services is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website, aimed at providing a more intuitive, user-friendly experience for all community members. The updated site structure introduces clearly defined categories that make it easier than ever

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                      Island Stewards | Thank you for showing up

                      May 1st, 2025|

                      ||| FROM ISLAND STEWARDS ||| Let's Keep the Momentum Going Big thanks to everyone who showed up, spoke up, or cheered us on during the last County Planning meeting. You made it count. Transportation concerns were raised—and heard loud and clear.  Friends of San Juan came ready, offering solid ideas

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                        Annual OPALCO member festival a huge success

                        April 30th, 2025|

                        Madsen, Silverstein, Whitfield Win Seats in OPALCO 2025 Board Election ||| FROM JOHANNA LANGE for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE ||| On Thursday April 24, at the OPALCO Business Annual Meeting, Rick Fant of the OPALCO Election and Governance Committee announced the results of the 2025 Board Election. In District

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                          SJC Monthly News Digest – April 2025

                          April 30th, 2025|

                          This column is part of a series detailing San Juan County’s recent news. Follow along each month to learn about important County projects, Council initiatives, department updates, and more. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Launches Pilot Project to Provide Marine Transportation Services San Juan County

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                            Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee seeks two new members

                            April 30th, 2025|

                            ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is accepting applications for volunteer positions from two districts on its Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee. District 3 (Lopez, Shaw, Decatur, Center, Canoe) - 4-year term District 2 (Orcas, Waldron, Blakely, Obstruction, Crane) – 3-year term The Climate and Sustainability Advisory

                              Letter to Editor | The patient died: a parable

                              April 30th, 2025|

                              ||| FROM BILL APPEL ||| At a faraway hospital at which that faraway region’s foremost medical specialists were on call, a comatose patient was brought in through its busy emergency entrance. The patient had been found unresponsive in the mid-afternoon shade of a city park, and brought in as a

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