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
Now Showing … The August Virgin
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Up-and-coming Spanish filmmaker Jonás Trueba's new film, The August Virgin (La virgen de agosto), is a perfect summer movie, an Éric Rohmer-esque love letter to Madrid and affairs of the heart. THE AUGUST VIRGIN Spain | 2h 5min | Drama | 2019 Eva is not satisfied
Orcasional Musings | Grandpa said, “Take my grammar. Please!”
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Following my rant, last week, about political vandalism, in which I attributed the pronoun "he" to the Eastsound sign canceller, a reader wrote privately to ask how I knew that the damage had been done by a male. Truthfully, I didn't know, one
Sheriff’s Report | August 12 – 18, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 1220-006668 Malicious Mischief 08:40:10 08/12/20A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of vandalism directed towards a political sign with collateral damage to a commercial sign. A report was taken. 20-006676 Theft 11:32:24 08/12/20A Lopez Island Deputy took a report from
Inslee letter to Trudeau seeks solution for Point Roberts residents
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau requesting cooperation in finding a solution to help Washington residents of Point Roberts. Due to the community’s geography, the approximately 1,300 Washingtonians residing there cannot travel by
Back to school online, outdoor programs need your matching donations
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The new school year is just around the corner. Like so many aspects of our lives in the new COVID world, school will be different for our public school students. While having hoped to have a hybrid mix of remote
EDC Survey | Privatization of Sidney ferry?
-- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- The Joint Transportation Committee of the Washington State Legislature is conducting a study exploring privatization of the Sidney ferry run. The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and their partners would like to hear opinions from regional users of
Port accepting bids for surplus vehicles
-- from Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas has declared surplus and offers for bid the following items: Due to assessment by local repair shop it is determined that the cost ofparts and labor plus salvage value has made it uneconomical to repairvehicles. Resolution #06-29-20. The port is
Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 69,389 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 19. There have been 1,837 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. The statewide rate per 100,000 of newly diagnosed cases during the prior two weeks is
Letter to Editor | About that ferry service…
||| from Eric Gourley ||| I read with interest the WSDOT Ferry explanation for their inexcusable delays. Laying the blame on Covid 19, increased ridership, insufficient crews, unscheduled maintenance, and lack of revenue inadequately explains its problems. Even before Covid 19 I can't remember when any ferry trip was on
Summary of recent COVID cases in San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- There has been one new confirmed positive COVID-19 test result in San Juan County since the last case summary on August 13. This is the 32nd case in San Juan County and the 13th on Orcas Island.The case occurred in a
Meanwhile, service being restored to near pre-pandemic levels on some down-Sound state ferry routes
Not the San Juans, however -- from Washington State Ferries -- EDMONDS – Starting Saturday, Aug. 22, Washington State Ferries will restore two-boat weekend service on the Edmonds/Kingston and Mukilteo/Clinton routes. Both runs have been operating without one of their normal two vessels each Saturday and Sunday since June 20,
Probably everything you wanted to know about killer whale reproduction
-- from Michael Weiss, CWR Field Biologist/PhD Candidate -- L103 and L123 (Photograph by Dave Ellifrit, CWR) With the latest announcement from the SR3 drone photogrammetry team that several Southern Residents are pregnant, we thought it was a good time to discuss killer whale pregnancy and reproduction, both for killer whales
OPALCO extends COVID-19 bill pay assistance
-- from Orcas Power & Light Cooperative -- Members who are struggling to pay their power bills during COVID-19 can apply for assistance to keep their OPALCO accounts up to date. The Board voted to continue COVID-19 Relief Measures for as long as the approved funding lasts. Members can apply
Kiwanis to hold annual yard sale, membership drive
-- from Lilly Miller for Kiwanis Club -- The Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island will help local children by hosting their annual yard sale fundraiser on August 29. The fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the American Legion parking lot. The club is seeking new members. “Join
Doe Bay water users advised to boil water due to overnight service line break
Washington Water Service is advising only the customers shown in the highlighted area on the below map served by the Doe Bay Water Users Association water system to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking or cooking until further notice. We are advising you to take this precautionary measure due
Make mask wearing fun with these artful designs
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- [metaslider id=77500 cssclass=""] We need to wear masks in public, so let’s make them unique and playful!In March enterprising volunteers started making masks to raise funds tosupport the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). The masks come
