Here’s a thought…
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
The AI power struggle | Data centers are in a desperate search for energy
||| BY MICHAEL RIORDAN, SPECIAL TO THE SEATTLE TIMES ||| The booming electricity demands of the nascent artificial intelligence gold rush boggle the mind and will likely hit ordinary ratepayers in the pocketbook if nothing is done to mitigate the downsides of this impending technological revolution. According to a recent series of
“The Velocity of Autumn” play review
||| FROM KATHI CISKOWSKI ||| I wish everyone could see this play! The Actors Theater of Orcas Island has once again presented a thought provoking, pertinent drama at their home at the Orcas Island Grange. “The Velocity of Autumn”, by Eric Coble, touches so many emotions and covers so much
Guests Opion | Public lands, a question of values
||| FROM MICHAEL VOURI ||| The advent of fall weather has resulted in the classic rain shadow the past few days, best seen from American Camp. I photographed several views (offered here) looking south from the old county road trail and the redoubt to the Olympics Mountains, hiding beneath a
In Memoriam | Carl H. ‘Savvy’ Sanders, Jr. USN (Ret.)
||| FROM SAVVY SANDERS ||| Longtime Orcas Islander, Carl Herman “Savvy” Sanders Jr., peacefully passed away at home, September 9, 2024. He was 91. Born on an island off Newport, RI, January 28, 1933 to Captain Carl H. Sanders, Sr. and Frances (Stoney) Sanders, the young Sanders grew up as
Letter to Editor | O’Day has our vote
||| FROM GENE GEARHART & SUSEA MCGEARHART ||| It really bothers and disappoints me that The San Juan County Democrats Election 2024 flyer recommend Kari McVeigh. I feel it is no longer about party affiliation, but who can “Protect the Island Way of Life!” Stephanie O’Day has long, deep, strong
Sheriff’s Report | October 16 – 22, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 24-006710 Boating Problem 09:16:40 10/16/24 A report of a hit and run at the county boat dock on Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island was made. Significant damage was done to the boat by an unknown boat at about 8:15am
The many hats we wear
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| We all wear multiple hats. We may be parents, professionals, teachers, volunteers, aunties and uncles, activists, emergency responders, coaches, board members, artists, and more. We often approach these roles in different ways and reap different benefits from them. It's this
LWVSJ Observer Corps: County Council October 22, 2024
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| County departments introduced three new employees: Darcie Nielson as DCD Planning Manager, Deputy Prosecutor Katelyn Kelel and Election Specialist Cortney Evans. The Council proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During public access ten county residents from the three largest islands spoke in favor
Andrew Collins Trio at the Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Join us on Friday, November 1 at 7pm on Orcas Center’s mainstage for the Andrew Collins Trio. Mando maestro Andrew Collins finds himself – through no actual fault of his own – at the epicenter of Canada’s burgeoning acoustic/roots music scene. He
Mystery radio play to be presented at Senior Center
||| FROM NANCY WANG for ETH-NOH-TEC ||| Shadows & Secrets film to be presented at Orcas Sr. Center When: Friday Nov. 1, 2024 1:30pm Where: Orcas Sr. Center 8 Henry St., Eastsound What cost: By optional donation - appreciated What: On Nov. 1, the day after Halloween, Eth-Noh-Tec's Nancy Wang
Wind advisory for tonight
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 859 AM PDT Fri Oct 25 2024 San Juan County- Including the cities of Friday Harbor 859 AM PDT Fri Oct 25 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5
WSF Weekly Report | Four weeks without crew shortage cancellations; New San Juans rates
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve Two years ago, when I was in my previous role of operations director, I was working in my garage just before Thanksgiving with the door open. I overheard two of my neighbors on the sidewalk just outside
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.
Drawing for Beginners
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for an engaging Drawing for Beginners class every Wednesday at 9:30 am, starting November 6. Led by the talented Robbie Walker, an experienced instructor in drawing and watercolors, this class will introduce you to essential techniques and help you
County opens 2024 vacation rental compliance certification process
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County's Department of Community Development has opened the 2024 vacation rental certification of compliance process. This compliance process will be open until December 31, 2024. Vacation rental permit holders must submit their certificate of compliance application through the online portal, through the mail,
A holiday tradition continues, with a twist
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for OLGA SYMPHONY ||| The Olga Symphony is pleased to announce they will once again present their Thanksgiving weekend concert, this year on November 29th and 30th. Having been a band since 1983, and having done this show since the early 1990s, as is so often
