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“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Friends of Orcas Library releases director nominee list
||| from Dave Kosiur for Friends of the Orcas Island Library || Ken Gibbs (Term 2021-2023)The Board of Directors of the FRIENDS OF THE ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY (FOIL) has approved the following nominees to be elected as Directors by the membership-at-large during the annual meeting on Sunday, October 18, 2020,
Garden Club reaches out for new members
||| from Orcas Island Garden Club ||| The Orcas Island Garden Club is heading into the fall season intending that our members are informed, stay connected, and remain excited about the world of gardening. We would normally invite the public to our first general meeting of the year, but until
Upcoming workshop: Growing a year-round hummingbird habitat garden
||| from Teresa Smith -- Master Gardener Publicity ||| San Juan County Master Gardeners welcome keynote speaker Robin Haglund to the Annual Gardening Workshop Series. Robin’s presentation, Growing a Year-Round Hummingbird Habitat Garden, guides you through crafting and maintaining a gorgeous year-round garden that provides habitat for our resident hummingbirds.
Fish For Teeth brings free mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor
||| from Hayley Day ||| The October Fish For Teeth clinic will be at half capacity and only host patients in urgent need of care. Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth on Friday, Oct. 2
WA governor sends open letter to White House occupant about climate change
||| from Governor Jay Inslee's Office ||| Gov. Jay Inslee sent an open letter to President Donald Trump today, it reads in part, "Mr. President, I hope you had an enlightening trip to the West Coast, where your refusal to address climate change — and your active steps to enable even more
Rick Hughes responds to open letter questions
||| from Rick Hughes, County Councilmember ||| Link to Tom Eversole questions. Thank you for these questions, Tom Eversole. Seniors are indeed a large portion of our population. Over 30% are currently 65 and older. Several hundred will be 85+ in the coming years. It should go without saying, however,
How to breathe easy in wildfire smoke
||| from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth ||| Here are some steps you can take to protect your health when the air quality is poor. When wildfires create smoky conditions, it’s important to take extra steps to protect your health. Wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs. It can
Kruse Reviews | Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
||| by Jens Kruse ||| Carl Hiaasen is the author of 14 previous novels and until now I had not read any of them. That turned out to be a mistake, because, if this one is a good indication, I would have had a lot more laughter in my
Be a superhero for planet earth! Great Islands Clean-up September 28 – October 4
||| from Orcas Recycling Services & The Exchange ||| We’re asking Superheroes of all ages to unite and help us clean-up our islands during this year’s annual Fall Great Islands Clean-up! The event will be a week-long household/individual effort beginning September 28 and running through October 4, 2020. This is
Letter to Editor | Think globally, but we need to elect locally
||| from Susan Mustard ||| Think globally, act locally. County government on our island has a huge impact on our lives. Recently Rick Hughes promised to be an “Environmental Warrior” in a third term in office. Below is a photo of an ever expanding auto junkyard on the very edge
Scientists baffled by orcas ramming sailing boats near Spain and Portugal
||| from the Guardian ||| Scientists have been left baffled by incidents of orcas ramming sailing boats along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. In the last two months, from southern to northern Spain, sailors have sent distress calls after worrying encounters. Two boats lost part of their rudders, at least one crew
Unemployed from construction industry? Skagit Valley is here for you
||| from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College ||| Continue receiving unemployment while attending Skagit Valley College and have your tuition, books, and school-related fees covered! Unemployed from the Construction industry? Did you know you can continue receiving unemployment while attending Skagit Valley College’and sometimes receive a benefits extension because
Guest Opinion | Be prepared for Prune Alley
||| from Fred Klein ||| Main Street, Eastsound If you love and appreciate Eastsound, listen up. If you experience and enjoy the look, the feel, the ambiance of Eastsound’s Main Street as you enter the village…the landscaping, the street trees, the meandering sidewalk as it weaves around the little pockets
Governor tours wildfire damage, approves CARES Act distributions to local governments
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Inslee tours wildfire damage across Washington Gov. Jay Inslee toured fire damage this week in Pierce and Whitman counties as wildfires around the state set historic records for acres burned in just five days. More than 629,000 acres have been consumed by
South field at Turtleback Mountain Preserve closed
||| from Tanya Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank ||| Due to the current fire risk in the County, the south field at Turtleback Mountain Preserve is temporarily closed.
COVID-19 activity declining in Washington state with the help of face coverings and distancing
-- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which reflects an overall decline in COVID-19 activity as of late August. The report also highlights encouraging signs that keeping our distance, limiting gathering size and wearing face coverings
