Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
A Portrait in Charcoal workshop coming soon to SJIMA
Note date change to November ||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MUSEUM OF ART ||| Multi-talented instructor, Taylor Bruce is giving a portrait workshop as part of the complete experience of the Go Figure! exhibition at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). The workshop, A Portrait
When it comes to recycling glass, the Exchange will soon be crushing it
||| FROM PETE MOE for ORCAS RECYCLING SERVICES/THE EXCHANGE ||| In a big step toward their “Zero Waste” goals, on November 1, The Exchange will add glass to the list of materials they accept separated from standard “co-mingled” recycling at the transfer station. Separated glass and cardboard will cost $3
Island Hospital offers upcoming classes
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| Island Hospital offers virtual stroke safety class Join Island Hospital’s specialized stroke coordinator for an in-depth look at what you really need to know about stroke, how to quickly identify a stroke, and when to call 911. This virtual class is will take
Sen. Lovelett | Work is ongoing as we approach 2022 legislative session
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF SENATOR LIZ LOVELETT ||| We’ve still got a few more months to go before the 2022 legislative session kicks into high gear, but in the meantime - I wanted to update you all about ongoing work I’m doing for our district, and send out some
Sun Days on Orcas | Like mice
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| Our younger son has two mice. They live in a plastic storage bin, sleeping in a little box during the day, and busybodying all night long. In the morning, their entire landscape is usually completely rearranged, and their leavings on the
Winter is coming. Are you ready for power outage season?
OPALCO can help you prepare ||| FROM KRISTA BOUCHEY for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE ||| As we approach the winter storm season, it is a good time to think about being ready for potential power outages: replenish your battery supply, fill up your gas tank (or charge up your
2021 Assessor change of value notices mailed on October 1
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The Assessor’s Office mailed the 2021 Change of Value Notices on October 1, 2021. The notices show market value as of January 1, 2021 based on sales between January 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021. The total assessed value for San Juan County
Last-minute opportunity to Zoom with ocean rower as he continues his journey from CA to Hong Kong
||| FROM CAROL DAPOGNY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Erden Eruc, one of the leading ocean rowers in the world today, holding 16 Guinness World Records Erden will kick-off the Endurance series presented by the Orcas Island Library this Sunday at noon by Zoom meeting. Erden will join us from
Sheriff’s Report | September 22 – 28, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 21-008569 Domestic Dispute or Assault 08:36:55 09/22/21 San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a third-party report of a verbal domestic incident. The residence was vacant, and neighbors advised hearing no sounds of an argument. 21-008570 Harassment 08:43:27 09/22/21 A
Coronavirus case count shows nine new cases in San Juan county
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| Since the last update on Friday September 24, there have been nine new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current total case count is now 309. Of these nine new cases, initial investigations indicate that six appear to
Statewide COVID-19 response updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 584,023 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 29. There have been 7,726 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics,
Navy releases Record of Decision for NW training environmental impact statement
||| FROM JULIANNE STANFORD for NAVY REGION NORTHWEST ||| SILVERDALE, Wash — The Department of the Navy announced today its decision to implement its Preferred Alternative, Alternative 1, to continue training and testing activities at sea and in associated airspace within the Study Area as described in the Northwest Training
Last Master Gardener clinic set for Wednesday at Driftwood Nursery
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJ MASTER GARDENERS ||| As the main growing season here on the islands winds down, be sure and visit the San Juan Master Gardeners at their last clinic at Driftwood Nursery in Eastsound on Wednesday, October 6 from 11 a.m.. - 1 p.m. Bring your
‘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. Celebrating one year!
WSF Weekly Report | House testimony, retirement, underwater camera, and a ferry-tale wedding
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Remarks to U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit I had the privilege of speaking about our ferry system to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Highways and Transit on Tuesday during a hearing titled “Examining the Role of Ferries
Something is brewing at Friday afternoon’s Makers Stroll
And that's just the start of this Makers three-day weekend ||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Something's brewing in Eastsound on Orcas with Makers Stroll on Friday afternoon, October 1, and Farm Tours island wide on Orcas, October 2-3. Taste local fruit and veggie magic at The Barnacle, Girl
