Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
KOMO News recognizes John Willis for his decades of weather observations
...and for just being a nice, Orcas guy -- from Scott Sistek, KOMO News -- A man dedicated to continuing his family's 125+ year legacy of chronicling the weather on Orcas Island has passed away. John Willis died Saturday in a Bellingham hospital from health complications at 79, his sister
Sheriff’s Report | September 25 – October 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 25, 201919-008224 Harassment 08:58:08 09/25/19 A Lopez Island Deputy took a report regarding a citizen dispute. An information report was taken. 19-008231 Theft 12:17:03 09/25/19 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of a Theft in Friday Harbor. This is
Lopez Village subarea plan up for Public Hearing
Monday, October 14, 10:15 a.m., Lopez Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Council will continue past public hearings to consider adoption of an ordinance creating a new Lopez Village Subarea Plan, new development regulations for the Lopez Village urban growth area, adoption of standards plans,
Letter to Editor | Kartiganer will serve us well as Port Commissioner
-- from Carol Anderson -- I’ve known Mia Kartiganer for over twenty years. Her willingness to do the work necessary in order to grasp complex situations has served her well and will serve us as Port Commissioner. She works well with many people, believing a community is stronger when we
Home repair workshop being offered at Senior Center
Tuesday, October 8, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kasa for Orcas Senior Center -- Aging safely on Orcas is a challenge for many seniors due to deferred maintenance and repairs in their homes. Orcas Senior Center is sponsoring a workshop aimed at helping seniors make
Odd Fellows wood raffle now offers solar credit
-- from David Turnoy -- If you’ve shopped at Island Market on Saturdays during October, you’ve likely seen Odd Fellows members selling raffle tickets for a cord of firewood. Money raised from this effort is used for our college scholarship fund, awarded to two Orcas high school students each year.
Mark your calendars: Veteran navigators return to Orcas Island
Saturday, October 26, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb -- The Whatcom County Veteran Navigators will once again return to Orcas on Saturday, October 26 to lend their assistance and expertise to our San Juan County veterans. This volunteer group comprised of veterans (and families of veterans) first came
AARP Safe Driving Course coming up for Seniors
Thursday, October 10, 12 - 5 p.m. and Friday October 11, 1 - 3 p.m. -- from Orcas Senior Center -- Seniors are safe drivers compared to other age groups. However, driving requires being able to react quickly while driving when your attention is distracted by many activities. Reaction time
WSF adds extra afternoon sailings for couple weeks into new fall schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be additional afternoon service between Anacortes and Orcas for the first couple weeks of the fall sailing season on Thursday and Saturday. There is an added 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 5. The 1:55 pm sailing
Blue Lamb Boutique to feature local crafters, artists
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Parish Hall -- from Antoinette Botsford -- Emmanuel Episcopal Church proudly announces a one-day “pop-up” gift show, “The Blue Lamb Boutique,” to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Hall on October 19. The sale will feature creative
County 911 Dispatchers recognized for exemplary performance
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On July 4, 2018, San Juan County 911 received a report of a victim falling 40 feet down a rocky bluff on Obstruction Island and into the water. That call launched a prolonged and complex rescue that involved multiple agencies, presented numerous challenges, and
Letter to Editor | Campaign signs or no?
-- from Greg Ayers -- To sign, or not to sign. That IS the question. As a candidate in November, this is a struggle, I have been considering the pros and cons for weeks. Supporters have requested signs, so what I am to do? The largest question -- do yard
Health District reschedules Saturday meeting
Monday, October 28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- In honor of the memorial service for a beloved and long-time islander, John Willis, the OIHCD Board of Commissioners decided at their meeting last night to reschedule the upcoming Town
Land Bank reports on status of Coffelt Farm Preserve
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- We have a short-term lease in place [at Orcas Island's Coffelt Farm Preserve]. Eric and Amy Lum’s operation is flourishing. The farmstand is open Thursday - Saturday. Please stop by! Through this fall and winter we will assess infrastructure needs and carry out a
It’s no fluke: WSF implements Whale Report Alert system
-- from Washington Department of Transportation -- Washington State Ferries has initiated use of a whale alert app and web-based system this week that will provide ferry captains more accurate and updated location information for southern resident orcas and other whales throughout Puget Sound. Access to Ocean Wise’s Whale Report Alert
Hear about global migration from this WWU anthropologist
Saturday, October 5, 4 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Worldwide over 65 million people have been displaced due to war, famine, persecution, violence, human rights violations, or environmental crisis. Join James Loucky as he discusses current world migration realities and associated U.S. policy.
