Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
As the Paradigm Shifts | I love to meet my hate: advocate or adversary?
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| A fascinating truth: We make choices solely based on our interpretations—rarely on the truth. Our interpretations—beliefs, judgments and perceptions are like a suit of armor. They are highly impenetrable. They are our first defense against vulnerability. And, more often than not,
Sheriff’s Report | July 27 – August 2, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 22-005194 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:02:09 07/27/22 Lopez Deputies responded to a domestic call. Upon investigation, the incident was determined to be non-criminal. A report was taken. 22-005195 Trespassing 08:18:43 07/27/22 A Deputy responded to a report of a
Council clarifies support for Glenwood Inn property
||| FROM SAN JUAN COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Council and the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank are pleased to announce the purchase of the Glenwood Inn/North Shore property on Orcas Island and the forward progress on the conservation easement (CE) with our partners at San Juan Preservation
Latest primary results from SJC Elections count
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ELECTIONS ||| August 2, 2022 Primary Last updated on 08/05/2022 2:00 PM Number of Precincts 23 Number of Registered Voters 14,572 Total Ballots Counted 7,119 Estimated Ballots Left to Count 75 Next Ballot Count On 08/10/2022 4:00 PM Last Tabulated 08/05/2022 2:00 PM Voter Turnout
Progress update on Prune Alley project
||| FROM ERIN WYGANT for SAN JUAN PUBLIC WORKS ||| Progress Update: We have been working above ground for over a month now which means progress is readily visible throughout the project site. Concrete sidewalks, parking, and brick pavers was the focus this week and will continue into next week.
Latest state Health Dept. COVID update
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,744,292 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 2. There have been 13,551 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent number of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
Quack, quack, the San Juan County Fair is back
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Fair is back in person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With new food vendors, thousands of entries, a carnival, and an estimated 8,000 attendees, the event is a celebration of our county’s talents,
Weekly update from WSF | Cathlamet, service restoration, and another rescue (on SJ route)
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Update on Cathlamet incident at Fauntleroy terminal Damage to ferry Cathlamet as seen while docked at Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with the National Transportation Safety Board, is leading an investigation into why Cathlamet
‘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.
Guest Opinion | Questioning the County’s action
||| FROM KEVIN RANKER ||| After business hours on Tuesday evening our own County Council made two shocking decisions that could threaten the future of our county. They continued their assault on the Land Bank Director Lincoln Bormann and they inappropriately blocked four measures from going to the ballot -
Guest Opinion | Charter Review Commission vs SJC Council
||| FROM TONY GHAZEL ||| I served on the 2021 SJC Charter Review Commission (CRC) and I applaud the SJC Council for remaining true to the language in the charter. We don't believe that the 2021 CRC has any authority to transmit additional amendments to be placed on any subsequent
Once again, it’s time for annual firefighter pancake breakfast
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| The Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter EMT Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Station 21 in Eastsound this Saturday, August 6, from 7 – 11 a.m. Come chow down on a plate of pancakes and grab some coffee
Music in Moran concert series to feature Carolyn Cruso
||| FROM CAROLYN CRUSO ||| Friend of Moran presents Carolyn Cruso at Music in Moran Concert Series, Saturday August 13 from 5-7 p.m. Cruso will regale you with the intricacies of the fascinating hammered dulcimer; an ancient instrument that originated in Persia over 2000 years ago. She plays both traditional
Call for artisans for Friday Harbor’s Full Bloom Makers Fair
Even though the deadline is passing on August 5th, please apply if you are interested - we may be able to accommodate more vendors. ||| FROM SHANNON BORG Makers from across the San Juan Islands are invited to show their work at a lovely outdoor Summer Fair on San Juan
Working hard on Orcas this summer? This concert is for YOU
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for ORCAS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is thrilled to kick off its 25th Season with a very special concert dedicated to a very special group of people. On Friday, August 5 at 5:30 p.m., Time for Three, with guests Sempre
Statement from Rick Larsen on initial primary election returns
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| BELLINGHAM – Rick Larsen released the following statement today following initial primary election returns: “I could not be more grateful for the support our campaign received tonight. While there are still many more votes to be counted – and we must
