Here’s a thought…
“When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think of it, always.”
MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND GANDHI
Rider input wanted for new Anacortes/San Juan Islands sailing schedules
||| FROM WA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ||| SEATTLE – The times are changing – literally. Well, at least the Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry times. Washington State Ferries is hosting an online open house to share information and gather feedback on proposed changes to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands sailing schedules.
Workshop | Thinning your forest
||| FROM LAURA LYNN for NORTHWEST NATURAL RESOURCES GROUP ||| Free Workshop | Thinning Your Forest For Climate Resilience – Lopez Island | Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 Stewarding a beautiful, healthy forest doesn’t have to mean locking the gate and throwing out the key. In fact, careful stewardship can help you to
Letter to Editor | Vanishing political yard signs
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY ||| I know, nobody likes seeing political yard signs put up all over the island. However, they do play a role in helping voters know who is running for office. The signs also lend a certain sense of seriousness or gravitas to a campaign; if a candidate is
Botanical Origins art exhibit at Orcas Island Winery
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND WINERY ||| Pop-up modern & contemporary art gallery, MUST, presents their most noteworthy exhibit to date in collaboration with HALO: “Botanical Origins" featuring two widely celebrated local artists, painter Susan Singleton and ceramicist, Annie Sparks-Burke. The mixed media art installation opens with a free-to-the-public evening event
‘There are no quick fixes’: WSF director tackles long-standing issues in first 5 months
||| FROM KOMO-TV SEATTLE ||| The Washington State Ferries system has been plagued with the same problems for years aging boats, staff shortages, and low employee morale. But it does have a fairly new director, so has he been able to affect any change? Steve Nevey assumed that role in
Letter to Editor | Partisan endorsements
||| FROM SAMANTHA BRYNER ||| I am writing to express my concern about the increasing trend of partisan endorsements in non-partisan races, specifically I question the use of seeking partisan endorsements in our local NON Partisan races for those seeking election to the San Juan County Council. Non-partisan races are
Letter to Editor | Thanks to all who supported the Second Annual Qwack Wace
||| FROM LYNNETTE WOOD for FRIENDS OF ORCAS LIBRARY ||| The second annual Rubber Duck “Qwack Wace” was an inspiring success, thanks to the generous donations and support from businesses and individuals alike. I would like to extend a special thank you to the following sponsors for supporting race ducks:
Land Bank Meeting
||| FROM SJC CONSERVATION LAND BANK ||| The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting on August 16, 2024 from 8:30am – 11:15am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the San Juan Island Grange at 152 First Street, Friday Harbor. The
Every farm has a story
||| FROM SARAH RICHARD for SAN JUAN ISLANDS FOOD HUB ||| The San Juan Islands Food Hub (SJIFH) brings people and food together on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan. Rebecca Anglin grows off the grid in the forest, seeking out little microclimates to maintain the growing temperatures and humidity needed
More reasons to protect our eelgrass meadows
||| FROM ALEXANDRA GAYEK ||| Our own local star Joe Gaydos, Science Director of the SeaDoc Society, narrates a fascinating short video in this Cornell University article about the important role of seagrass meadows (which includes our local eelgrass) in filtering human pathogens from the water and keeping shellfish safe to
Letter to Editor | What’s the state of our water resources?
||| FROM KARI MCVEIGH ||| I’ve been informed that misinformation is being spread concerning my public comments about future water availability and I would like to provide clarification about my position on this important issue. I strongly support efforts to understand the state of our limited water resources, so that
Scams and suicide: Seniors at risk
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Seniors are especially subject to crimes against vulnerable populations. Scammers actively seek seniors to target for their scams and identity theft. Both Orcas Senior Center (OSC) and San Juan County Senior Services address these issues with seniors as best they can.
County welcomes new County Manager
While the organization searched for a new County Manager, the County was supported by an interim leadership team of dedicated staff. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is pleased to welcome a new County Manager and thanks the invaluable support of the interim leadership team. Within
OHS track is closed, under repair
||| FROM SUZANNA SMITH for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| The High School track is under repair this week and will be closed to community access through the end of Thursday, August 15th. Please do not use the track until it reopens on Friday, August 16th. We apologize for any
Meet gardening author at Library
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Library is hosting a book discussion featuring Jennifer Jewell. She is a gardener, garden writer, and gardening educator and advocate. Since 2016, she has written and hosted the national award-winning, weekly public radio program and podcast, Cultivating Place, a coproduction
Letter to Editor | O’Day approaches tasks with calm, rational mindset
||| FROM RICK JUSTINIANO ||| I have known Stephanie O’Day for a long time, and I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Stephanie for the position of County Council District 1. Having had the pleasure of working with Stephanie on several professional projects, I have witnessed firsthand her exceptional qualities and
