Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
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.
Medicare open enrollment underway with upcoming workshop
||| FROM JULIE MCKEE FOR ISLAND HOSPITAL ||| Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7. During this time, plans can be reviewed and changes made for 2021. Attend a free online presentation to learn what’s new and how you can get help from a trained SHIBA volunteer.
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns two national awards
Emergency department recognized for excellence in patient experience ||| FROM PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER ||| PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, Washington, has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence and 2020 Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey. These awards are a nationally recognized symbols of
Village Voices | What are your thoughts about President Trump contracting Coronavirus?
||| BY MINOR LILE, REPORTER ||| With the monthly Village Voices series, we aim to take the pulse of the Orcas Island community. Every month we’ll be out and about, asking people to share their point of view on a particular topic. Sometimes the questions will be serious, sometimes more
Notice: Orcas Fire to hold 2021 budget hearing
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE FOR ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the 2021 Budget. Hearing access information can be found at www.orcasfire.org.
Letter to Editor | I strongly support Christine Minney for Council position
||| FROM CHUCK DALLDORF ||| I am a full-time resident in Friday Harbor and I strongly support Christine Minney for San Juan County Council in the upcoming November election. Council is a nonpartisan position (there’s no political party potholes or sewers). Christine is an independent, long-time resident of our islands,
Sheriff Krebs: Unlawfully removing political signs is a misdemeanor
||| FROM SHERIFF RON KREBS ||| With the political season upon us, the Sheriff’s Office has seen a rash of political signs either being stolen, vandalized or outright destroyed. We would like to remind everyone that unlawfully removing political signs is a misdemeanor and is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021. Each
Orcasional Musings | Island (Market) time
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Orcasian shopping trips always take a lot longer than you think they will, because, at Island Market, you see everybody you know. If you see someone you know, well, of course you have to stop and chat. After all, you haven't seen him
