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
Fire Commissioners will meet on Monday
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting on Monday, September 20 at 5:30 p.m. -- see attached agenda. Meeting access information can be found on the agenda. Public comment will be held. If you would like
Census Bureau delivers 2020 Census redistricting data in easier-to-use format
||| FROM U.S. CENSUS BUREAU ||| The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File to states and the public in an easier-to-use format. These data are now available on data.census.gov. They are identical to those released Aug. 12 on the Census Bureau’s FTP site and in various
Library sets deadline for art submissions
||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY || Reminder: The deadline for art submissions in the Orcas Library in 2022 is October 1. Interested Orcas Island artists of any age should submit, either online to the Committee Chair, Dave Kosiur (dkosiur@gmail.com), or in-person to Library Director Phil Heikkinen, an
Midnight Mutterings | Hummers
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS BY JACKIE BATES ||| On a day when the wind is howling and the rain drums on the skylights, I am reminded of a summery day about six weeks ago when I sat in this same room with doors and windows wide open when I heard the
The traveling Flamingos are on their way; if you’re lucky, you will get Flocked
||| FROM VELMA DOTY for KIWANIS CLUB OF ORCAS ||| The Flocking donations is raising money for our annual scholarship fund for our graduating seniors. The opportunity to do fundraisers has been severely impacted this past year. Graduation keeps happening and we want to keep giving scholarships along with other
Sheriff’s Report | September 8 – 14, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 21-008177 Civil Problem 10:56:31 09/08/21 An Orcas Island Deputy took a documentation report regarding a civil matter over firewood on Shaw Island. 21-008181 Vehicle Prowl 11:43:31 09/08/21 An Orcas Island Deputy took a documentation report regarding an unknown subject
WSF Weekly Update | New Fall schedule for SJIs, visit from Norwegians, loss of an employee to COVID
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Norwegian delegation visits to discuss electrification With Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Anniken Ramberg Krutnes and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen at Seattle's Colman Dock. WSDOT Deputy Secretary Amy Scarton and I had the honor of hosting Norwegian Ambassador to
Latest from Lekanoff | Fixing our tax code, redistricting, COVID (of course), and WA Cares Fund
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| It’s time to rebalance & modernize our tax code – come find out how! Washington state’s tax structure places a heavier burden on working families and small businesses than those at the very top of the income bracket and relies on
Recap of recent statewide COVID-19 news and updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 550,093 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 15. There have been 7,145 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
Commerce awards $11.4 million for vital infrastructure projects in 20 rural communities, including in SJC
Community Development Block Grants fund wide range of high-priority local projects, including public water, sewer, emergency and fire protection systems, streets, housing, food pantries and more. ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced 20 rural cities, towns and counties will receive
Here’s this week’s COVID case count for the county
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| Since the last update on Friday September 10, there have been four new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current total case count is now 292. Of these four new cases, initial investigations indicate that two appear 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.
Emergency units respond to downed aircraft off Point Lawrence Road
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF RON KREBS ||| On Thursday, September 16, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office received reports of a downed aircraft in the 3300 block of Point Lawrence Road on Orcas Island. It is believed the aircraft experienced mechanical issues while in flight after taking off from Friday
Local shoreline habitat restoration actions support marine food webs
||| FROM TINA WHITMAN for FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| It was an exciting week for local forage fish and out-migrating juvenile salmon as Friends of the San Juans and the Salmon Point Community have successfully restored priority shoreline habitat along their local beach.At the south end of Lopez
We’re about to be reminded of winds and rain — glorious rain
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| GALE WARNING ISSUED: 8:47 AM SEP. 16, 2021 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and
PeaceHealth needs our help because we need PeaceHealth’s help
"We can't do this alone!" ||| FROM BEV MAYHEW for PEACEHEALTH NW NETWORK ||| PeaceHealth needs your help! PeaceHealth hospitals, clinics, doctors and nurses in Northwest Washington need the community’s help to make sure they can continue to safely provide care – not only to those suffering from severe illness
