Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
County’s 2020 Home Fund round is now closed
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Approved by voters in November 2018, the San Juan County Home Fund is projected to generate $15.2 million over a 12‐year period to develop, produce, and/or preserve affordable housing in San Juan County. The Home Fund will be used exclusively for the development
San Juan County extends CARES small business relief grant deadline and eligibility
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ECONOMIC COUNCIL ||| San Juan County has extended its Small Business Relief Grant program that launched on September 1, 2020, to assist for-profit businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, and opened eligibility to more organizations. Awards will range up to $5,000 for eligible San Juan
Savor the San Juans at home! Enjoy the farm-fresh flavors of the Islands from the comfort of your kitchen
||| FROM AMY NESLER FOR SJ VISITORS BUREAU ||| Fall is the season we celebrate the food, farm, and film culture our Islands are known for. This year COVID has changed the way we do things, so we are bringing Savor the San Juans right into your home. Take virtual
Letter to Editor | Wolves, foxes, and hen houses
||| FROM JOHN PIERRE AND ANNETTE VAN DONGEN ||| Having escaped the greedy over-development of “anywhere USA” to this paradise of Orcas Island, we feel protective of the unique charm and character that is our island home. Current conversations about expanding the airport, street-lights, speed-bump-like raised fancy brick crosswalks, chopping
District 2 candidates respond: Is SJC prepared for “unanticipated growth”?
||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, theORCASONIAN REPORTER ||| First, a lengthy preamble for context. In “How Climate Migration Will Reshape America,” journalist Abrahm Lustgarten, looking at the not-too-distant future, writes that “The millions of people moving north will mostly head to the cities of the Northeast and Northwest, which will see
Upcoming: A fun, helpful ZOOM-session on the art of practicing
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| On Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. PDT, Monique Mead will join Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival in a live Zoom session to teach and inspire. Whether you play music yourself or are just interested in the process of bringing music to
Statement from Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman
||| FROM STATE SECRETARY OF HEALTH ||| “The president’s tweet is highly irresponsible and makes every public health official’s job that much more difficult. COVID-19 is a serious disease that is easily spread. We shouldn’t fear it; we should protect ourselves from it. Wear your mask. Watch your distance. Wash
Inslee statement on Trump comments downplaying dangers of COVID-19
||| FROM GOVERNOR INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on President Trump’s tweet downplaying the threat of COVID-19. “The president’s reckless comments reflect exactly the same nonsense thinking behind his failed pandemic response that increased the risk of COVID, a virus that has caused 210,000 deaths
Salish Current queries candidates for 40th & 42nd District House, Senate positions
||| FROM SALISH CURRENT ||| Policies and funding decisions set at the state level have profound influence on our daily lives — and our long-term safety, health and well-being. Where do the candidates vying for the responsibility of representing your voice in those deliberations stand on issues important to you?
Island Goods Auction: Bringing the best of the San Juans to you
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| We are opening the gate! Come view the online auction of island made art, food, music, flowers, clothing with premium art, food plus art and farm experiences (live and virtual). Preview through Oct 9. Live bidding starts 9am on the 10th. Lively art
Letter to Editor | These Orcas women support Ryan Palmateer for County Council
||| FROM JANET ALDERTON, ET. AL * ||| As long-time residents of Orcas Island who care deeply about both our environment and our community, we are so pleased that Ryan Palmateer is running for San Juan County Council! Ryan’s values of sustainability align with our values. Ryan’s expertise in renewable
Friday Harbor installs bronze sculpture of founder Edward Warbass
||| FROM JULIE GREEN FOR TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| A life-size bronze statue of town founder Edward D. Warbass and his companion, Bob, was added to the Town’s public art collection this week. The piece by northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been installed at the First Street entrance to
Upcoming Port budget hearing will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE FOR PORT OF ORCAS ||| BUDGET HEARING AGENDA October 6th, 2020 6:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82507547088?pwd=VmJRNlRWSUhvWVFzWHZJblN1Zmx4QT09 Meeting ID: 825 0754 7088 Passcode: 491840 One tap mobile +12532158782,,82507547088#,,,,,,0#,,491840# US (Tacoma) CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC ACCESS 2021 BUDGET HEARING Review and Discuss Draft 2021
County Council candidates to participate in Spring Street School youth forum
||| FROM KATIE FLEMING FOR FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| The Environmental Systems class at Spring Street International School will be holding a Youth Forum on October 12 from 1-2 p.m. They will ask the County Council candidates from Orcas and San Juan Islands questions about the environment and
Search for folks to fill boards, commissions continues
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: http://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
With rising trend of local consumers connecting to Washington seafood, Governor proclaims October Seafood Month
||| FROM WASHINGTON SEA GRANT ||| OLYMPIA / SEATTLE - Consumers have long had access to local Washington seafood through their favorite grocer or farmers’ market, but this October the state is celebrating Seafood Month by recognizing the growing trend to connect residents to those who supply this local bounty.
