Here’s a thought…
“Donald Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files more than Jesus Christ’s name appears in the Bible.”
JACK COCCHIARELLA
Center for Whale Research shares summary of latest Orcas encounter
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Encounter #81 - October 3, 2019 Mark left Victoria harbour on Mike 1 at 1220 to survey the Juan de Fuca Strait to the west of Race Rocks. At ~1315 he came across a pair of humpbacks east bound off of Secretary Island so
In Eastsound? Have a landline? 911 may not work for you – Resolved
Resolved (2 p.m.) Call 360-378-4141 if you have an emergency -- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- The wind blew in about noon. It took out power for awhile. It left parts of Eastsound landlines without a connection to 911. If you have a cell, calling 911 will still work.
Port presents status update on Master Plan – Cancelled
Monday, October 28, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- The Port Master Plan meeting that was scheduled for Monday October 28 has been canceled due to a conflict with the Health Care Meeting on that same date. I will notify all when
Harvest your autumn energy in this upcoming workshop
Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., North Beach Inn Lodge -- from Stephanie Rosenblatt -- Fall is a time to Reap, Keep and Release. Stephanie invites you to an insightful and personal day of understanding the importance of living in harmony with seasonal energy, consciously clarifying thoughts and
Letter to Editor | Women’s Coalition endorses Mia Kartiganer
-- from Orcas Women's Coalition -- In keeping with our mission to promote women's voices in politicalleadership, the Orcas Women's Coalition is pleased to announce we stand inunanimous agreement to endorse Mia Kartiganer for position #5, Port ofOrcas, in the general election this fall. The Steering Committeeinterviewed Ms. Kartiganer and
Guest Opinion: What’s driving this Port expansion?
-- from Gregory Oaksen -- When the ex-mayor of Jackson Hole, Wyoming was visiting Orcas Island he was asked what could have been done to avoid the overdevelopment that despoiled Jackson Hole. He said expanding the airport was a major mistake. Unfortunately, we seem to be heading in the same
Historical Museum to transform into a haunted Boo-seum for Halloween
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Historical Museum -- Saturday, October 26, will be the kick-off party for the Boo-seum with crafts, storytelling, games, treats, and a photo booth. There is a not-so-scary tour through the Haunted Museum and one very scary room for those who dare! There is something for everyone
Letter to Editor | Ayers supports our community
-- from Sigrid Mather -- Much has been beautifully said here as to why Greg Ayers will be the wisest choice for Orcas Port Commissioner to represent and protect your interests. I will only add that Greg's daily devotion to the support and betterment of our community is enhanced by his
Lummi Nation stands with Yakama Nation in call for removal of dams
-- from Kurt Russo for Lummi Nation -- Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, at the traditional fishing site of Celilo Falls on the Columbia River, the Lummi Nation stood with Yakama Nation as Yakama Chairman JoDe Goudy called for the removal of the John Day, the Dalles, and the Bonneville
Letter to Editor | This master gardener supports Prop. 2
-- from Julia Turney -- Please support Proposition 2 on the November 5th ballot. This “levy lift” supports many important and worthy island programs and I’d like to mention the one dear to my heart, Master Gardeners. Voters approved this funding method in 2009 and again in 2014 at 18 cents
County Democrats recommends votes on two important State measures
Vote Yes on I-1000/R-88; Vote No on I-976 -- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- On the November 5 ballot, which you will receive the week of October 14, the San Juan County Democrats encourage voting YES to Approve I-1000/R88 and voting NO to Reject I-976. As
San Juans specialty license plate now available
-- from The Madrona Institute -- Washington's new San Juan Islands vehicle license plate will be ready for order October 1, 2019. The art for the special plate is adapted from an original pastel submitted by San Juan Island artist Nancy Spaulding. Ms. Spaulding’s entry, “Evening Passage,” was the voter’s
Ten different orca families move into Puget Sound
Including Tl'uk, the "little white whale” -- from KOMO News -- Well, hello there, orcas! October is proving to be quite the “orcas month".... Nearly 20 Southern Resident orcas were spotted in Puget Sound since Friday. To the north, in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, about 40 mammal-eating orcas
Come see what’s in store for Prune Alley improvements
Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- San Juan County Council Member Rick Hughes along with Public Works will host a Community Meeting to discuss the Prune Alley street Improvements Project. The meeting is set for
Vacation rental community conversations move forward
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Island Stewards -- For the last few months the all-volunteer Vacation Rental Work Group has been engaging the Orcas Island community to address the issue of short-term vacation rentals and their associated impacts. The group's extensive research and
Letter to Editor | Ayers just gets it
-- from Nate Averna -- I am writing today in support of Greg Ayers for Port Commissioner. We met the other day on the docks at Deer Harbor and had a great discussion about the airport and the Port district commissioner role he is running for. We discussed the changes to
