Here’s a thought…
“Like the drunk guy at the bar who doesn’t drink.”
LAWRENCE O’DONNELL
Cindy Wolf extends sincere thanks to supporters, community
||| FROM CINDY WOLF, SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER-ELECT ||| I want to extend my sincere thanks to all of my campaign supporters, volunteers and staff, and especially to the voters, for electing me as San Juan County Council Member from District 2. I am honored that you put your
‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our new weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Third rescue in two months for WSF Puyallup crews
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| For the third time in two months, our Puyallup crewmembers were a part of a successful water rescue! On Sunday, the crew on board the vessel saved two jet skiers and their dog after one of the two riders fell off their jet ski due to a
No Turkey Shoot this year at Sportsmen Club due to COVID-19
||| FROM PAT MUFFETT FOR ORCAS ISLAND SPORTSMEN CLUB ||| Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Orcas Island Sportsmen club will regretfully NOT be holding their annual turkey shoot this year. They look forward to 2021.
Rick Hughes concedes election
||| BY MINOR LILE, ORCASONIAN REPORTER ||| In a statement posted on Facebook on Nov. 4, incumbent Council member Rick Hughes conceded the race for the County Council District 2 seat to challenger Cindy Wolf. “While all the votes are not counted yet,” Hughes wrote, “it seems clear that the
A poetic diversion for this day: Puff and June
Puff and June by Bruce Hanna as a child my dreams were vivid I often flew and struggled I was the hero to share the story I tuned in I watched it and become the narrator I was the youngest at home with my mother as my
Join Orcas Veg Fest for free online plant-based party in November
||| FROM INGRID KJELSTRUP for ORCAS VEG FEST ||| Watch from the comfort of your own home and learn how to make tasty plant-based treats and beverages for the holiday season. This will be a fun and informal webinar via Zoom and Facebook live. We'll provide the laughs, cooking tips,
Might as well have a chuckle today as the universe unfolds
||| FROM SOMEONE ON THE INTERNET WHOSE IDENTITY REMAINS AN AMUSING MYSTERY ||| The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner. 2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people. The world has turned upside down. Old folks are sneaking out of the house and
San Juan County’s 39th COVID case is on Lopez Island
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| A positive COVID test result has been reported for a Lopez Island resident. This is the 39th case in San Juan County. The ongoing investigation indicates that transmission was likely due to off-island travel. The recent surge in cases across the
Skagit Valley College announces open enrollment starts today for all students
Reach Your Potential! ||| FROM ARDEN AINSLEY FOR SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE ||| Yes, Skagit Valley College is open for Winter Quarter! While most classes will be offered online, we are also pleased to offer in-person opportunities in select Science courses and Workforce programs. Our Basic Education for Adults program will
WSU Extension to offer home horticulture training
||| FROM CAITLIN BLETHEN FOR SJC MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM ||| Learn to be a better home gardener and steward of the environment this winter with Washington State University – San Juan County Extension’s new online Home Horticulture Training program. Training focuses on a wide range of horticulture topics taught online
Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |||Statewide Response Updates Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 110,011 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on November 2. There have been 2,400 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of
Inslee statement on historic re-election for third term
||| FROM GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight as voters re-elected him, making him only the second governor in state history to be elected to three consecutive terms. "Our state is a venerable place, from the Pacific Ocean to the Palouse and all places
Another new Coronavirus case on Orcas Island
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| Another positive COVID test result has been reported for an Orcas Island resident. This is the 38th case reported in San Juan County. The case has occurred in a close household contact of a recent Orcas Island case. Ongoing investigations show that the
Inslee statement on continued ballot counting
||| FROM GOVERNOR INSLEE'S OFFICE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today as the country waits for votes to be counted. “There was always a possibility we wouldn’t know who would win the presidency on election night. More Americans this year have voted early and by mail than ever
Wolf and Minney lead in race for County Council seats
||| BY MINOR LILE, ORCASONIAN REPORTER ||| With approximately 83% of the vote counted, Cindy Wolf has received 5,861 votes (52.94%) and holds a 682 vote lead over incumbent Rick Hughes (5,179 votes, 46.78%) in the race for the District 2 County Council seat. Cindy Wolf 5,861 votes (52.94%) Rick
