Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
Sun Days on Orcas ||| Meet Jon Welch
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| Jon Welch is someone I have come across for years in various capacities, first at TeeJay's Tacos at the Odd Fellows Hall, and most recently at the ferry kiosk. He has always been kind-hearted, even-keel, and helpful. He even spoke up
Busy week for Inslee, as highlights illustrate
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Inslee, law enforcement leaders propose expansion of police training to regional campuses Gov. Jay Inslee was joined by law enforcement leaders and legislators to announce a proposed expansion of police training to new regional campuses, a move that would assist
County seeks pro & con committee members for Voter’s Guide statements
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is seeking volunteers to create supporting and opposing statements regarding a proposed road levy to place in the Voter’s Guide for the upcoming November 2022 General Election. The arguments will be published in the print and online versions of the
Statement on Glenwood Inn acquisition from San Juan Preservation Trust
||| FROM CRAIG CANINE for SAN JUAN PRESERVATION TRUST ||| We’re aware that the Glenwood Inn/North Shore Conservation Easement acquisition has become a subject of public discussion and confusion, especially on Orcas Island. We can’t control all the rumors, but the basic facts are these: First, the good news: The
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency as infections soar
||| FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ||| The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the international monkeypox outbreak a global emergency, a decision that underscores concerns about rapidly spreading infections sparked by the virus. The move to label the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the highest level of alert the
See you at Artists Studio Tour reception at Orcas Center
||| FROM KATHY YOUNGREN for ORCAS CENTER VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE ||| The Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center is proud to present a public reception on Friday, July 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. to preview the work of the 24 premier Orcas Island Artists who are participating in the Orcas
OIFR currently on the scene of three simultaneous medical calls
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE ||| Orcas Island Fire and Rescue crews are currently handling three separate calls, including an overturned commercial truck in the 400-block of Buck Mountain Road with multiple injuries, a critical medical call, and a trauma call. Air resources are being
As the Paradigm Shifts | Before/after enlightenment
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| Before enlightenment—cook meals, do laundry. After enlightenment—cook meals, do laundry. (A modern take on an old Zen proverb) My client, Badrah, a Pakistani women living with her husband and two teenage sons in Texas, has traveled through depths of depression to
Larsen votes to protect access to birth control
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted to defend Northwest Washingtonians’ right to access birth control. The bipartisan Right to Contraception Act, legislation to establish a statutory right to obtain, use and provide contraception under federal law, passed the House of
Sheriff’s Report | July 13 – 19, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 22-004733 Assault - Body Force 15:55:39 07/13/22 A Deputy on San Juan took a delayed walk-in report of an assault that occurred the day prior. A suspect was identified but was unable to be located. A probable cause statement
60% of Eastsound Water meter endpoints have stopped communicating
Resolution expected in 4-6 weeks ||| FROM DAN BURKE for EASTSOUND WATER ||| We write today to let you know that a portion of our water meter endpoints (60%) have stopped communicating. These devices allow our water customers to see meter data online. The 3G Verizon radio that collects this
State Health Department’s weekly COVID numbers roundup
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,713,842 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on July 19. There have been 13,376 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent number of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
Orcas Food Bank now accepting applications to be AmeriCorps team member
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| The Orcas Island Food Bank provides healthy, culturally relevant, and equitable food access to community members experiencing food insecurity. Help us keep our doors open and people fed while participating in a dynamic, forward-thinking team. AmeriCorps members assist management in operations, including customer
Jeff Johnson to lead two Selah Services at OICC
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| You are invited to join musician Jeff Johnson as he leads two contemplative worship services in the Orcas Island Community Church sanctuary.
Progress Update: Prune Alley is … paved…!
||| FROM COLIN HUNTAMER for SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ||| Big Picture: Next week work will continue on the remaining sidewalks and we expect to start placing brick pavers on some driveways. As this work progress there we expect opportunities to open up additional areas of the project site
WSF Weekly Report | Mukilteo rescue, seeking hybrid construction proposals, service reliability
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Kitsap crews help rescue person in water off Mukilteo Our Kitsap crewmembers were part of a team of first responders that rescued a person off Mukilteo Sunday evening. Witnesses on shore called 911 after they said a man jumped into the water stating he
