Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Celebrating the roots of home – OPAL Gala returns focus to homeownership
||| FROM ALYSHA SHERBURNE for OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST ||| The OPAL Gala kicks off at noon this Friday, June 24 and runs through Sunday, June 26. The theme for this year, Celebrating the Roots of Home, lifts up the power of homeownership opportunities for islanders. For the past decade,
Midnight Mutterings | January 6
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| OK, so here we are again looking at videos in the Congressional Hearing of what happened at the Capitol on that January day in 2021. Some videos new to us, some have been seen before, all astounding. (Strange phrase: ‘ to watch a
Sheriff’s Report | June 8 – 14, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 22-003665 Fraud 11:28:39 06/08/22 Lopez citizen received a suspicious covid test kit in the mail that they did not order. Upon investigation, the test kit was sent from a concerned friend. 22-003666 Citizen Assist 11:46:45 06/08/22 A Deputy on
Letter to Editor | Building Official explains his recent departure
||| FROM JASON HENSEL ||| As you may know, I am no longer the Building Official for San Juan County. I would like to take a moment to clear the air and dispel any rumors about my departure and to thank all of my supporters, all of whom have shared
Weekly WSF report references recent public meetings
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Recap of this week’s virtual public meetings Thanks to everyone who joined us for our virtual public meetings on Tuesday and last night. We began each webinar with a brief presentation on upcoming summer service, hiring challenges and our process to
‘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.
Kindergartners-to-be treated to transition event
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTROUT for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| In tradition, as for the past 14 years, OCRC was excited to host Orcas’ annual Kindergarten Transition event in May to celebrate preschoolers making the big leap to kindergarten this fall. All preschool children, regardless of which school they will attend,
COVID vaccines for children under consideration for emergency use
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA: Several COVID-19 vaccination series for children are being considered for emergency use authorization in the coming days, including: A Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 6 months -- 4 years A Moderna vaccines for children ages 6 months -- 5 years A second
How to access after-hours health care
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| HOW TO GUIDE: AFTER-HOURS CARE If you’re experiencing a life-threatening event, such as heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1. Orcas Island residents and visitors have access to after-hours care seven day a week for urgent, non-life threatening health matters.
Island Marble Butterfly recovery plan open for public comment (updated)
||| FROM CYRUS FORMAN for SJI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ||| The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the availability of a draft recovery plan for the island marble butterfly (Euchloe ausonides insulanus) and a 60-day public comment period. The island marble butterfly, a beautiful, medium-sized, white butterfly with green
Alchemy Art Center presents artist talk series at SJIMA
||| FROM GLENN HENDRICK for ALCHEMY ART CENTER ||| Alchemy Art Center, in partnership with the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, is hosting an artist talk series featuring visiting and local artists. Talks will take place in the upstairs workshop area of the SJIMA (located at 540 Spring St)
Larsen votes to protect Washington state’s environment
Secures $21+ Million to Support Washington’s State Wildlife Action Plan ||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), bipartisan legislation that invests $1.3 billion to assist states, territories and Tribes in conserving, restoring and
Climate Leadership Scholarships awarded to two local teens
||| FROM JACK RUSSILLO for SAN JUAN PRESERVATION TRUST ||| For the third consecutive year, the San Juan Preservation Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its board-sponsored Climate Leadership Scholarships, awarded to two members of the Class of 2022 who are graduating from island high schools and who
State Health Dept. needs blood donations
Blood centers across Washington state say the shortage shows no signs of letting up and donors are urgently needed ||| FROM STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ||| The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Washington State Blood Coalition, is encouraging eligible donors to give blood this summer. In
Health District survey ending soon
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) 2022 Health Care Needs Assessment is drawing to a close. If someone from your household has not submitted the online survey, please do so before June 21! Data from the community about
Registration now open for summer marine naturalist training virtual program
||| FROM TRACIE MERRELL for THE WHALE MUSEUM ||| Registration is now open for a summer virtual session of TWM’s Marine Naturalist Program. This dynamic and high quality program will be 6-sessions and run on the following dates: July 28-30, 31-day off, & August 1-3. The objective of this program
