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
Inslee signs onto letter to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer supporting climate action
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee today joined nine other governors to send a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer. The letter asks congress to pass key climate policies in the bipartisan infrastructure deal and in
Black-tail deer hunting season opens September 1 at Lopez Hill, Mount Grant Preserves
||| FROM TANJA WILLIAMSON for SAN JUAN COUNTY LAND BANK ||| Make some room in your freezer – deer hunting is open for early and general seasons only at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves. Specific dates for 2021 are as follows: Archery September 1-24 Muzzle Loader September 25-October 3 Modern
SHIBA has a new home at Orcas Senior Center from which to help with health benefits questions
Free, confidential appointments ||| FROM PEGI GROUNDWATER for SHIBA ||| The SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers on Orcas are pleased to announce that they are now helping people with Medicare and other health insurance questions from their new home at the Orcas Senior Center. Our trained volunteers provide
Latest COVID updates from State Health Dept.
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 505,476 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 30. In all, there have been 6,574 deaths in Washington due to COVID-19. For the most recent data on
UPDATED: WSF system erroneously showing SJ sailings as cancelled for next several days
UPDATE: The earlier technical issue with the vehicle reservation system has been resolved. Sailings on the Port Townsend/Coupeville and San Juan Islands routes are now being accurately displayed in the reservation system. Thank you again for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any confusion due to the error. There
County sends Prune Alley project out for bids today
Construction start date Spring 2022 ||| FROM JESSE DOUGLAS-SEITZ FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ||| The project includes pedestrian and accessibility improvements, transportation infrastructure, storm drain infrastructure, water quality improvements, landscaping, lighting, and consideration for other streetscape amenities Illustrative plan looking at North Beach Rd, School Rd, and
Mammogram van coming back to Orcas Senior Center; Get your appointment early
September 20, 21, 22 ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| September is here and that means it is time for Assured Imaging’s mobile mammography screenings at Orcas Senior Center. Annual screenings are recommended for women 40 and over, so if this is you, sign up now. Scheduling
Long ferry lines for vehicles expected Labor Day weekend
Plan for extended waits, possible disrupted sailings from crew shortages ||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| SEATTLE – Pack extra patience if your Labor Day weekend travel plans include a Washington State Ferries ride. In addition to the usual long vehicle boarding lines surrounding holiday weekends, riders should be prepared for
Chamber of Commerce has update about possible WSF cancellations
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ||| You may have heard rumors of the possible cancellations of Washington State Ferries starting either tomorrow (Wednesday) or Friday. There is no definitive word at this time (3:30 pm) as to the likelihood of this happening. Apparently, there is a "crewing issue"
Inslee statement on end of military presence in Afghanistan
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| "The last U.S. personnel departed Afghanistan yesterday, ending our 20-year engagement there. However people feel about this moment, what should resonate and unify us is our respect for the American men and women who gave Afghanistan two decades of opportunity. "We
Enjoyment guaranteed at SJIMA’s Art for Fun
||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SJI MUSEUM OF ART ||| Art for Fun is a great way to celebrate a birthday, share a date night, create team building, just enjoy a night out on your own or try your hand at making art. The two-hour, fun-filled art party takes place
Letter to Editor | Help us help you — write to the Governor
||| KATIE SCHMIDT for SAN JUAN BUILDING ASSOCIATION ||| Dear Members of San Juan Community, As many of you know and have experienced firsthand, the effects of COVID continue to plague our community and impact our daily lives. Recently the Governor has implemented a new Washington State Energy Code as
SJI National Historical Park seeks public input on draft accessibility self-evaluation and transition plan
||| FROM CYRUS FORMAN for SJI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ||| San Juan Island National Historical Park has released its draft Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan. As part of the planning process, the National Park Service is seeking public comment on the draft plan. The park will host a virtual open house to
Over half a million Washingtonians at risk of having electricity, natural gas or water services shut off
COVID-19 utility moratorium ends Sept. 30; state leaders urge customers who are behind on energy and water bills to contact utilities and make a plan to keep services on ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| OLYMPIA, WA -- The emergency proclamation preventing shut-off of water, electricity or natural gas services is
Fall Park & Rec program posted, open for registration
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT ||| The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Fall program list is up and open for registration. We are excited to be back into the full swing of things this season with offerings in soccer, flag football, choir, tennis, running club,
Hedrick Smith speaks with Shaw residents
Hedrick Smith is a Pulitzer Prize-winning former New York Times reporter and Emmy award-winning producer and correspondent, addressed a group on Shaw Island on Saturday, August 28. Hedrick Smith Shaw Island 8.28.21 - SD 480p.mov from Louis Whitford on Vimeo. After serving 26 years with The New York Times from
