Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
Affordable housing sets a foundation for San Juan’s future
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Take a stroll through Friday Harbor’s neighborhoods and you’ll find the next wave of affordable housing. On Price Street, passersby will see walls being framed in, hear the hum of compressors hard at work, and feel the excitement in the air. This is
Meet new Island Health doctors at upcoming reception
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will host a reception for the community to meet the new Island Health Primary Care – Orcas physicians, Dr. Robert Wilson and Dr. Evan Buxbaum as well as Christopher Chord, the District’s new
The Art of the Crevice Garden presentation now available online
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW !!! PAUL SPRIGGS Cracks & Crevices: The Art of the Crevice Garden In case you missed the program on November 9th or would like to watch it again, the recording of Paul Spriggs' presentation is now online and available for
Olga Symphony returns to Orcas Center stage for Thanksgiving weekend
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for OLGA SYMPHONY ||| They’re back! The beloved tradition returns, as the Olga Symphony once more takes to the Orcas Center stage Friday, November 25 and Saturday November 26 at 7 P.M. for their annual Holiday Concert. Melinda, Gordon, Z, JP, and Anita will bring guitar,
Latest results from last week’s election (30 ballots left to count)
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ELECTIONS ||| November 8, 2022 General Election Last updated on 11/15/2022 3:38 PM Number of Precincts 23 Number of Registered Voters 14,635 Total Ballots Counted 11,344 Estimated Ballots Left to Count 30 Next Ballot Count On 11/18/2022 5:00 PM Last Tabulated 11/15/2022 3:38 PM Voter
EPA reestablishes federal water pollution standards for Washington
||| FROM BILL DUNBAR for ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ||| SEATTLE (November 15, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reestablish federal water quality standards for the State of Washington. The agency’s final rule follows the science to help protect the health of Washingtonians and
Net pen decision leads to historic victory for wild salmon, orcas, and the health of Puget Sound
||| FROM EMMA HELVERSON for WILD FISH CONSERVANCY ||| Late last night, in a groundbreaking and historic announcement, the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported they have officially denied applications from global seafood corporation Cooke Aquaculture (Cooke) seeking new leases to continue operating commercial net pens in Puget Sound.
Doe Bay Wine Company to open second location … in Seattle
Orcas Island bottle shop to join star studded lineup in new building on Phinney Ridge ||| FROM COLE SISSON for DOE BAY WINE COMPANY ||| Doe Bay Wine Company, an Orcas Island bottle shop and tasting room, has announced the opening of their second location in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood
Island Air medical crew places 3rd in national competition
||| FROM KELSEY VENEGAS for ISLAND AIR AMBULANCE ||| This past October, Island Air Ambulance, based in Friday Harbor, was invited to compete in the Simulation Cup Competition at the 2022 Air Medical Transportation Conference in Tampa, Florida. Island Air’s Josh Jensen, Certified Flight Paramedic, and Joe Juntila, Certified Flight
New collaboration between WA DOH and Amazon brings SNAP Produce Match to more households
DOH and Amazon increase access to healthy foods in first project of its kind ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Amazon have teamed up to provide Washingtonians with more money to buy fruits and vegetables. People who use Supplemental Nutrition
Holiday makery pop-up at Orcas Center
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| A fun new Holiday Makery Pop-up is offering hands-on, make-it-yourself classes on Saturday, November 26 in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This community gathering is an affordable way to bring new cheer to your home, make
San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan update nears completion
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Council is expected to adopt the 2036 Comprehensive Plan Update by the end of the year. With a County Council public hearing on November 29, the exciting finale to a six-year project is in sight. “This is such an important
Notice of scheduled prescribed burn at Turtleback Mountain Preserve
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The Land Bank will begin burning small piles on Turtleback Mountain Preserve this week under a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This work follows strict protocols designed to ensure safety and to minimize impacts on air quality. It is a
Community dodgeball is back
||| FROM SUSAN STOLZ ||| The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec invite the whole community to an evening of all-ages Dodgeball at the High School Gym. Friday November 25 from 7 - 9:30ish. Holiday attire STRONGLY encouraged — there will be a PRIZE for the
Trumpism hits a wall
||| FROM HEDRICK SMITH for RECLAIM THE AMERICAN DREAM||| Washington -The crucial long-term consequence of the 2022 mid-term election is that no matter who controls Congress, Trumpism has hit a stone wall. A broad coalition of voters in pivotal swing states has firmly rejected former President Donald Trump’s naked attempt
Health District budget hearing and special meeting
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Agenda and Materials (Board Packet) for the November 15, 2022 Budget Hearing and Special Board meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will be posted November 14. You can access the agenda and meeting materials including
