Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Letter to Editor | Leadership in the public interest
-- from Tom Eversole -- Reluctance of federal, state and local politicians to mandate face coverings may be due to their under-experience with infectious diseases and an over-experience with being in charge. However, pandemics don't work the way citizens do. Pathogens aren’t compliant, and they don’t negotiate. It took 20
Land Bank Nature Notes | A moveable feast
-- from Kayla Seaforth for San Juan County Land Bank -- Island Marble butterfly photo courtesy of WDFS The green and white butterfly known as Island Marble (Euchloe ausonides insulanus) has been on the minds and lips of biologists, land managers and private landowners in the archipelago leading up to its listing as
Poem for today | Assume the Position
Assume the Position by Jive Poetic The train came with a police officeron his gun. He shifts his weightagainst the door. A flash back loadsthe first time a service weapon was pulled in my face;the second time it made me lay on the ground;the third time it put my hands
Letter to Editor | Open letter to Councilmember Rick Hughes
-- from Christopher Evans -- I don’t know where to begin. As someone who voted for you and who has been your supporter, I can’t express my disappointment in your leadership. Especially since it seemed like you were in inches of doing the right thing at the Council meeting and
San Juan County Fair prepares for virtual launch
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- San Juan County Fair staff are preparing to launch the San Juan County Fair virtually this year. The fair is an opportunity to showcase all the talents and resources of our islands, and we are working to host exhibits online, and
Letter to Editor | Let science rule the decision-making
-- from Penny Buttke -- I agree with Cindy Wolf. The decision to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 should be made by Dr. James, not left in the hands of the Council. How the virus is managed is a life and death decision, especially for those of us older
The North Pacific right whale | Why you should care about the world’s rarest whale
Zoom presentation with Kevin Campion, Thursday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Join Friends of the San Juans and Kevin Campion of Deep Green Wilderness on July 23 to hear about Kevin and his team's expeditions to film the North Pacific right whale. You’ll
WSF crews rescued four people in the past month
-- from Amy Scanton for Washington State Ferries -- A shout out to our highly trained crewmembers for rescuing four people in the past month! A Samish crew rescued a person whose kayak overturned yesterday near our Lopez Island terminal. Last week, on July 9, a Walla Walla crewmembers saved an overturned kayaker while
Letter to Editor | While you were sleeping
-- from Christopher Evans -- Scene at West Beach Resort, Friday night (7/17) at 10 pm: 16 people in their 20s gathered around one campfire on the beach in front of cabin 5. Zero masks, zero social distancing. Singing, dancing, and partying like it’s 1999. Blasting pop music from a
Aging Like a Guru | People’s death affects us more than we imagine
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- We are affected by people’s death more than we know. We are often surprised, even though we know that everybody dies. And often we experience regrets and guilt for not engaging more with the deceased while they were alive. Anytime I hear about someone’s passing
Did you know there are three types of killer whales?
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Killer whales are second only to humans as the most widely distributed mammal on earth. The species is found in all oceans, but is most commonly found in coastal waters at cooler latitudes. Their widespread distribution and their closely knit social structure have
Inslee announces steps to address COVID-19 spread
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across the state, Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. of Health John Wiesman today announced a new limit on social gatherings and a ban on live entertainment across the state. “The steps are necessary to slow down the
This week from Sea View: The Audition
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- We hope you are enjoying all of the films in our virtual cinema. This week we are adding another film from Germany: "The Audition" Germany | 2020 | 99min Anna Bronsky is a violin teacher at a music-focused high school. Despite the opposition of all other teachers,
EPRC addresses Prune Alley FAQ from public input
-- from Leith Templin for Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- How does the County “know” that Prune Alley needs to be improved? In 1981 the First Eastsound Subarea Plan (Ord 225-1981) discussed lighting “will probably be desirable to install street lighting” in the future and included a graphic with overhead
Orcas Women’s Coalition endorses Christine Minney for SJC Council
-- from Chuck Dalldorf, Volunteer Christine Minney for SJC Council -- The Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC) announced their endorsement of Christine Minney for San Juan County Council (District #1, San Juan Island seat). Christine went through the OWC endorsement process and attended two ZOOM teleconference interviews with members. In an
“We are made in the image of God — and then there is John Lewis”
--from Joe Biden. Reprinted at the request of a valued Orcas Issues reader -- We are made in the image of God, and then there is John Lewis. How could someone in flesh and blood be so courageous, so full of hope and love in the face of so much
