Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
SJC logs three breakthrough COVID cases, one on each major island
||| FROM KYRA KINNAMAN for SJC HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ||| After more than a month of no new cases locally, San Juan County has three new cases of COVID-19. All three cases are breakthrough cases. This means that each person is fully vaccinated and it has been more than
Fair staff says “Lettuce Entertain Ewe” in upcoming virtual Fair
“Lettuce Entertain Ewe” Virtual Fair August 18-21 ||| FROM CARLENE BALCOMB-BARTOK for SAN JUAN COUNTY FAIR The countdown to 2021 “Lettuce Entertain Ewe” the Virtual Fair begins. While staff has worked hard at having some smaller in person activities, the format for 2021 will remain virtual. What does this mean?
Friends of the San Juans presenting Green Boating Program at Library
||| FROM CAROL DAPOGNY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Ever wondered what eelgrass is and why it's important? Join us to learn about Friends of the San Juans' "Anchor Out" program and what boaters can do to help protect this critical habitat for salmon and orca. They will also be
Orca echolocation ability is upcoming topic at Library
||| FROM CAROL DAPOGNY for ORCAS LIBRARY ||| Imagine that you are a young orca living with your family in the sea. Beneath the surface of the water, it’s very hard to see in the darkness. How do you find your way? How do you stay close to your family
Islanders to share their Camino de Santiago experiences as pilgrim, hospitalero
Sunday, July 25, 7 p.m. in Emmanuel Parish Hall. No RSVP is required. ||| FROM KATHI ANDERSON ||| The Camino de Santiago is a network of walking trails through western Europe that all lead to Santiago de Compostela, an ancient city in northwest Spain where St. James is believed by
Reminder: Funhouse Commons Virtual Fundraiser just over the horizon
||| FROM NICOLE SPINOGATTI for FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| The Funhouse Commons Virtual Fundraiser is set to begin on July 22 through 25! While this past year has been full of ups and downs and new adjustments, The Funhouse has been so thankful to be able to count on our community's generosity.
Talbott Brothers and Brograss to perform live on The Village Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Summer Concerts on The Village Green, a joint venture between Orcas Center and Doe Bay, continue July 24 with The Talbott Brothers and Brograss. Showtime starts at 6pm, and is free to the public – although donations are appreciated. The Talbott Brothers
Inslee issues emergency drought declaration, other proclamations tied to extreme heat, firefighting
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee authorized the state Department of Ecology to issue an emergency drought declaration for most of the state Wednesday. A historically dry spring and summer, followed by a record-breaking heat wave, have affected water supplies across Washington. The only areas excluded
Board of Fire Commissioners will meet on Monday
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Regular Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Monday – July 19, 2021 5:30 p.m. Online / by phone via ZOOM: Dial # (253) 215-8782 / Meeting ID: 899 6535 0598/ Passcode: 653509 Call to Order /
Orcas deputies respond to early morning fatality accident
||| FROM SHERIFF RON KREBS ||| At 07:36 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle upside down in the pond on the corner of Mt. Baker and Terrill Beach Road. Deputies arrived to find a vehicle mostly submerged. Evidence on scene shows the vehicle
Inslee issues, amends proclamations relating to wildfires, recent extreme temperatures
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee issued two emergency proclamations today relating to the climate crisis; one update to a previously issued proclamation regarding wildfires, and a new proclamation declaring a state of emergency in 19 counties due to heat damage from recent
County, Johnsons settle two lawsuits tied to Orcas Road project
||| FROM TAMARA GREENE for SJC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ||| Two lawsuits over the Orcas Road Project improvements brought by Jeff and Angie Johnson settled with a net payment of $140,000 to Jeff and Angie Johnson. The Johnsons, who own 38 acres at the corner of Nordstrom Lane and Orcas Road,
Wildfire smoke in the San Juans | Health effects, mitigation measures, and personal monitoring
||| FROM ORCAS CURRENTS ||| APART FROM A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE ON THE CASCADIA FAULT, wildfire is arguably the greatest threat to property and lives in the San Juan Islands. Fortunately, fires of serious magnitude have been limited in our islands, and with an increasing focus on wise fire-prevention practices there is
Cultivating Success™: Is a Small Farm in Your Future?
Cultivating Success™: ¿Es una pequeña granja en su futuro? ||| SUBMITTED BY WSU EXTENSION ||| Are you looking for land and don’t know where to start? Have you recently bought land, retired, or looking to shift your hobby farm or garden into a full-fledged business? Is a Small Farm in
Good news/bad news from Auditor about our upcoming primary election
Ballots are not affected ||| FROM MILENE HENLEY, SAN JUAN COUNTY AUDITOR ||| San Juan County has three issues in this year’s primary election. Friday Harbor voters will vote in a runoff between three candidates for Mayor, with the top two vote-getters moving on to the general election in November.
Sheriff’s Report | July 7 – 13, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 21-005866 Domestic Dispute or Assault 05:55:29 07/07/21 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic. One person was arrested for assault 4 - DV and was booked into jail. 21-005869 Agency Assistance 10:13:01 07/07/21 Deputies responded to
