Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Letter to Editor | Straight forward: Rick Hughes should be re-elected to county council
||| FROM VELMA DOTY ||| [Rick Hughes] is through and through an Islander and I believe he will balance his decisions on the big picture. That includes growth and management. It is easy to rush to "change will cure all our issues." It is best to work with the known
Letter to Editor | Cindy Wolf for County Council
||| FROM CAITLIN LECK ||| I first met Cindy at a community meeting that I helped to facilitate in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. A notable pattern quickly emerged - while there was a palpable feeling of disbelief among all 100+ citizens present, the women seemed largely in
Local pianist Stephen Fairweather streams live at Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE FOR ORCAS CENTER ||| As part of Orcas Center’s new online streaming offerings, pianist Stephen Fairweather will be performing on Sunday, October 18 at 7 p.m. His show, “Autumn Rain,” is a compilation of pieces inspired by the personal and collective events that have shaped the
Letter to Editor | The privilege of casting a vote
||| FROM HYO RHI KIM ||| I am writing to voice my support for Cindy Wolf for San Juan County Council representing District 2. Cindy is creative while practical, and would meet the economic, social, and ecological challenges of the county with deep care. What makes her stand out as
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water in upcoming workshop
||| FROM WASHINGTON SEA GRANT ||| Washington Sea Grant and Jefferson County WSU Extension are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop. Topics to be covered include: The relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining the path and speed of squalls The strong wind systems found in the Northwest and how to
Letter to Editor | My observations of Cindy Wolf spur my advocacy for her
||| FROM CLARK CUNDY ||| I know Cindy Wolf and would like to advocate her for position 2 Councilperson. Here are some of my observations leading to reasons to Vote Cindy Wolf. My family moved here in the late 1960s when we purchased the Orcas Hotel and they ran the
Keeping Washington’s economy strong: Newly announced federal grant supports Safe Start projects
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| As state leaders continue combating the spread of COVID-19, they are also focused on keeping Washington’s economy strong. Small businesses have experienced the adverse impact of COVID-19 in severe and often unequal ways, potentially with serious long-term consequences for Washington state workers, communities
Hot Topic #31 | How to Halloween safely (and, yes, this really is Hot Topic #31)
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders ||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN FOR DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| With Halloween around the corner, kids and parents alike are wondering what Halloween should (and should not) look like. There are no Halloween specific regulations, but there
Orcasional Musings | Mike Stolmeier, the Studebaker Avanti, and Raymond Loewy
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| If you ever venture up to the north end of North Beach Road, take a left into Smuggler's Villa for a quick tour of Mike Stolmeier's small collection of Studebaker Avanti automobiles. There are always at least two of them there, parked in
Sheriff’s Report | September 30 – October 6, 2020
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 20-008336 Theft 08:58:57 09/30/20 A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of theft. At this time, there are no suspects or leads and a report was made. 20-008341 Death Investigation 11:11:54 09/30/20 A San Juan Deputy was
Council candidates offer different vision, priorities on governance, economy, environment
||| FROM COMMUNITY RIGHTS, SAN JUAN ISLANDS; FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS; MADRONA INSTITUTE ||| Four San Juan County Council Candidates set themselves apart by offering different experiences, visions and priorities to voters in their responses to a new candidate questionnaire. Community Rights San Juan Islands, Friends of the San
Second-half 2020 property taxes are due Monday, Nov. 2, 2020
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind taxpayers the second installment of property taxes will be due Monday, Nov 2, 2020. Typically, the second installment is due Oct 31. However, because the statutory due date falls over the weekend, payments
Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 91,918 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on October 7. There have been 2,183 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the
Letter to Editor | Orcas Woman’s Coalition endorsement of candidates
||| FROM SHEILA GAQUIN ||| The Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC) are pleased to announce their endorsements for the upcoming general election. After the OWC Steering Committee interviewed candidates seeking an OWC endorsement, the full membership was invited to hear the candidates speak and to ask questions prior to a voting
County Lodging Tax Committee statement on funding proposals
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Lodging Tax Committee is not requesting lodging tax funding proposals this year. The pandemic has severely reduced lodging tax revenue, and funds are not sufficient for new tourism-related projects in the coming year. However, available funds will be distributed
EDC, Town, Anacortes study economic impacts from Sidney ferry
||| FROM VICTORIA COMPTON FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| The Economic Development Council (EDC) of San Juan County recently partnered with the Town of Friday Harbor, the City of Anacortes, the Port of Anacortes and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, on a study regarding the economic impacts of the Anacortes-Sidney
