Here’s a thought…
“Three things that don’t hang themselves: Christmas ornaments, drywall, and Jeffrey Epstein.”
SEN. JOHN KENNEDY (R-LA)
Skagit Valley College registration is going on now for Summer AND Fall
||| FROM ARDEN AINLEY for SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE ||| Did you know you can register now for Summer AND Fall quarters at Skagit Valley College? Summer classes begin July 6 and Fall classes begin September 21, offering Online, Hybrid, and In-Person options. Applied Bachelor’s — Bachelor of Applied Science in
Vaccine data reconciliation between state and federal sources will take time
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is aware there are differences between vaccination data displayed in the state’s data dashboard compared to vaccination data in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID Data Tracker. The CDC reports 7,843,092 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Boaters encouraged to ‘Be Whale Wise’ for Orca Action Month
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| After what felt like a very long winter, Puget Sound residents are excited to get out on the water and enjoy the beauty of our region. June is Orca Action Month, a time to celebrate and protect one of our region’s most iconic
Charter Review Commission recommends climate czar, tourism plan
||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, theORCASONIAN OP-ED REPORTER ||| On June 1, the County’s Charter Review Commission (CRC) released the results of months of deliberations on desired changes to the current county charter. CRC chair Kevin Ranker described the charter as essentially a county’s “Constitution. It creates a structure from which
Unique coating transforms ANY surface into a light-responsive pathway (maybe even Prune Alley?)
||| FROM DAILY MAIL ||| A unique paint-like coating has been developed that could revolutionise street lighting across the globe. UK-based company Nevana Designs has developed a light-responsive formula called STARPATH that makes ordinary pathways glow in the dark by absorbing UV rays during the day. The coating, which can be applied to any
County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| District 1 - San Juan: Stuart, Johns, Cactus, Flattop, Ripple, Speiden, Battleship, Barren, Pearl, Henry, O'Neal, Brown, Turn, Dinner, Goose and San Juan comprising precincts 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 101 and 102. District 2 - Orcas: Skipjack, Bare, Waldron, Patos, Sucia, Ewing,
Island Hospital offers upcoming childbirth education series, cholesterol class
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| Island Hospital offers online childbirth education class series Island Hospital is offering a four-week online class series designed to prepare parents-to-be for the arrival of their new baby. Classes are Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. starting July 6th and are taught by Teri Shilling,
Montessori’s open house for new enrollments is just around the corner
||| FROM MEGAN JONES for MONTESSORI SCHOOL ||| Wondering what the differences are between our island preschools? Come see our newly renovated facility and learn about what Montessori really is. We encourage you to join us on June 12, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. See our school, meet our
Island Hospital recognized in Top 100 for Orthopedic Excellence
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| ANACORTES, Washington – For the second year in a row, Island Hospital received top honors by Healthgrades, a leading online resource that evaluates hospital quality. The two recent honors from Healthgrades include: America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery™ 2021 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
EDC has the scoop on grants, loans still available
||| FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| Grants for Theaters, Museums, and Performing Arts (SVOG) STILL OPEN! Grant for live venues, theaters, producers, performing arts, museums, movie theaters, talent agents. Click here to apply: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (sba.gov). Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Update - FAQs about funds returned. Loans still available!
“If We Only Knew…” Eth-Noh-Tec will spill their secrets in forthcoming production
40 years of mishaps and miracles, betrayals and triumphs, tragedy and comedy – no more secrets in Eth-Noh-Tec’s anniversary online concert! ||| FROM DANA SHERRY, ETH-NOH-TEC MANAGING DIRECTOR ||| Have you ever wondered what makes a relationship last? What makes an arts organization last? What makes activists keep making good
Senior Center expresses gratitude to high school senior class for generous donation
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| The Orcas Senior Center wants to express their gratitude to the Orcas Island High School senior class for being included in their philanthropic donations for 2021. Each year, a local donor provides the graduating class with funds that they distribute in
Sheriff’s Report | May 25 – 31, 2021
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| TUESDAY, MAY 25 21-004236 VIN Inspection 08:36:10 05/25/21 A Lopez Island Deputy completed junk vehicle affidavits at the request of a property owner to facilitate the disposal of scrap vehicles. 21-004238 Noise Complaint /not dogs 09:44:35 05/25/21 A Lopez Island Deputy contacted
Forums will be exploring workable solutions to ongoing vacation rental dilemma
||| FROM LARRY GREENE for SAN JUAN ISLANDS COMMUNITY NETWORK ||| The number of vacation rentals in the San Juans has been a contentious issue in the county over the past few years. Letters to the Editor of local news outlets presented a divided community on the viability, use, and
Statewide recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 403,882 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 2. There have been 5,821 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
WSF weekly update for 70th anniversary celebration (with Olga Symphony accompaniment)
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| It’s our 70th anniversary week! Tuesday marked 70 years since we began operations following the state’s purchase of the ferry system from Puget Sound Navigation Company (Black Ball Line). Since 1951, we’ve been proud to serve Washingtonians and visitors by operating the state’s marine highway system.
