Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Hot Topic 63: | Changes to COVID-19 data reporting
Key changes in COVID-19 data reporting that everyone should be aware of ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| As of December 1, 2022, Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has decommissioned the Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) website coronavirus.wa.gov. As of that date, site visitors will be redirected to
Newly adopted Comprehensive Plan will serve as County’s road map for next 20 years
County Council officially adopted the Plan on November 30 – marking the culmination of six years of work ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Council adopted the 2036 Comprehensive Plan Update today after six years of meetings, public hearings, and input. The several-hundred-page document will serve
OPALCO Board passes 2023 budget and rates
||| FROM KRISTA BOUCHEY for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT ||| The 2023 OPALCO annual budget was approved at the November 17 board meeting including a 6% rate increase for all members, funding for construction of the Bailer Hill Community Solar Project and energy efficiency incentives. The budget forecasts a 6%
Santa has installed a mailbox at Emmanuel Episcopal — direct to his elves
||| FROM STEPHIE MAC for EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH and SANTA CLAUS ||| I'm writing on behalf of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. For the next month, in the church garden, we will have Santa's Mailbox in which children of all ages can leave letters to Santa. The true magic of Santa's mailbox
Sun Days on Orcas | Pondering God: Part I of III
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| I love to hear people's points of view. Especially the thoughts of my oldest sibling, Jack. I am the fifth of five, born 11 years after my closest sibling. Jack was 15 when I came along, which means he was 18
Sheriff’s Report | November 23 – 29, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 22-008411 Citizen Dispute 11:19:47 11/23/22 An Orcas Deputy took a report of fraud which ended up being a civil matter. A report was taken. 22-008413 Theft 12:31:03 11/23/22 A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of theft at
Midnight Mutterings | Homemade cat food
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| Right now the kittens are trying to separate the blinds in my room from their moorings. They climb up the inside of the curtains (usually one at the time, but occasionally together which means I can’t bear to watch) then hang onto the
Abstracting Reality | Unique Dave Kosiur photos to be on display at Library
||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR ||| December’s exhibit at the Orcas Island Library features photographic prints by Dave Kosiur under the title “Abstracting Reality”. One of his recent approaches to photographing is to combine intentional camera motion (often referred to as ICM) with multiple exposures. When this is done in-camera, the
Holiday decorating tips by Cindy Morgan
||| FROM HELEN HUBER for ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., the Orcas Island Garden Club presents Cindy Morgan who will share ideas for holiday decorating. Over the years Cindy has given many presentations to the Garden Club and we are delighted to
Senator Liz Lovelett selected to chair new legislative committee
||| FROM WASHINGTON SENATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ||| OLYMPIA – Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) was unanimously selected by her peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus to chair the newly formed Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee in the 2023 legislative session. “I’m honored to assume this new position,” said
WSF Weekly Report | Shout out to employees who worked Thanksgiving weekend
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Thankful to employees who worked over Thanksgiving weekend I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! While many of us spent the long weekend with loved ones, many of our employees were hard at work making sure our customers got to and
For Colorado’s ozone, a leaf blower for 1 hour is same as 1,100 miles in a car. That’s why some urging switch to electric.
||| FROM THE COLORADO SUN ||| Reprint at request of Orcasonian reader Standing on a leaf-strewn lawn at Sloan’s Lake Park early on a sunny December day, Jordan Champalou says cutting ozone by switching to cleaner engines is as easy as pressing a button. And then he presses the button.
Santa will be arriving at Orcas Ferry Landing on Dec. 11
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND LIONS CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Lions Club announces the return of the International Lions Annual Christmas Ship on December 11, 12:00 p.m., at the Orcas Ferry Landing. Santa has said the he hopes there is no wind and high seas this year. His elves have
Save the Date: Friends of Library Tea
Saturday, December 3, Noon - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson -- The annual Friends of the Library Tea will be held the first Saturday of December, December 3, from noon to three. Please plan to come and to let the Library or a member of the Friends’ Board
‘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.
After 12 years of service, Jamie Stephens to retire from County Council
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s most senior council member, Jamie Stephens, retires this month after 12 years of public service. They say good things come in threes, and after three terms on the Council, Stephens has done more than his fair share of good work.
