Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Janet Marlow appointed new commissioner for Orcas Fire
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) Board of Fire Commissioners welcomes Janet Marlow as the newly appointed Commissioner for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2. Marlow joins the team as Fire Commissioner #1 and brings with her extensive
Still time to enjoy Moran State Park’s ‘Walks & Talks’ summer program
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- Flying under the radar of Orcas Island’s typically busy summer tourist season is a new series of educational lectures and interactive sessions at Moran State Park called “Walks & Talks.” Sponsored by Friends of Moran and spearheaded by Nancy Quackenbush, FoM’s new
Public Hearing scheduled on draft Lopez Village subarea plan, regulations
Monday, August 19, 9:15 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Council will continue their July 8, 2019, public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance regarding the creation of a new Lopez Village Subarea Plan, new development regulations for the Lopez Village
San Juan Island National Historical Park presents special programs to commemorate 160th anniversary of boundary crisis
-- from Brandon Cadwell for San Juan Island National Historical Park -- San Juan Island National Historical Park will be presenting a series of special programs from August 22 – 25, 2019 to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the 1859 Boundary Crisis known as the “Pig War.” The peaceful actions
Doe Bay Fest means extra sailing to America on Sunday Night
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be an additional late night sailing from Orcas to Anacortes this upcoming Sunday to help with the anticipated increase in travelers for Doe Bay Fest. Scheduled for 10:30 p.m. on August 11, the extra sailing will take vehicles and passengers straight to
Nashville singers-songwriters coming to Grange stage
Saturday, August 24, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel for House Concerts and Such -- Internationally touring Nashville singer-songwriters Mare Wakefield and Nomad (www.marewakefield) will be performing at the Orcas Grange Saturday August 24, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Mare Wakefield and Nomad were 2016 and 2015 Kerrville NewFolk
Letter to Editor | There is an answer
-- from Bob Maynard -- There is a combination of ingredients that create difficulties on Orcas Island: people (residents and guests), traffic, cars, and thus parking. These ingredients are also where we look to solve the problems. A concern I continue to think about is the lack of employee housing
Orcas Island Health Care District considering health care options
A message from the Board of Commissioners -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- As we previously reported to the community, the Orcas Island Health Care District is facing escalating practice subsidy costs, challenges in providing island appropriate care, and staffing issues in our existing system.
Join Senior Center for lunch at Buck Bay Shellfish Farm
Tuesday, August 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join the Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit on Tuesday, August 13 for an on-island field trip and lunch at the Buck Bay Shellfish Farm. The farm offers fresh locally caught crab, prawns, salmon, halibut, and other seasonal
PlayFest soon underway, seeking directors, actors
-- from Aaimee R. Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- PlayFest 2019 will be performed in October 2019. This is a change from our usual spring performances, however the lineup, as always, is sure to delight you regardless. You can read the plays on fabulous paper at the
Historical Museums invite you back to school
Sunday, August 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crow Valley School -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums -- The Orcas Island Historical Museums is inviting the community to Crow Valley School for an Open House on Sunday, August 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you
Fair food and furry, feathered friends do not mix
Keep people food out of the barns and wash your hands -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is happening very soon! Our data shows that there are two very important activities most fairgoers make a priority. Eating Fair food like corn
August 6, 2019 Primary Election results
-- from San Juan County Elections -- Last updated on 08/06/2019 8:48 PM Number of Precincts19Number of Registered Voters13,789Total Ballots Counted4,258Estimated Ballots Left to CountNext Ballot Count On08/07/2019 5:00 PMLast Tabulated08/06/2019 8:48 PMVoter Turnout30.88%Certification Date08/20/2019Export ResultsCSV · XML Legislative Legislative District 40 State Senator*Multi-county race. Results include only San Juan County.CandidateVoteVote %ELIZABETH
Southern Resident Killer Whale population has dropped to 73
-- from Center for Whale Research -- We are saddened to report that three adult killer whales (orca) are missing and presumed dead as of July 1, 2019. These whales are from the extremely endangered Southern Resident killer whale population, that historically frequent the Salish Sea almost daily in summer
Whale Museum Summer Lecture highlights sea otter conservation
Tuesday, August 20, 7 p.m., The Whale Museum Just an update – the talk/lecture presented by Shawn Larson entitled “Sea Otter, Enhydra lutris, Conservation: Can They Save The World?” scheduled at TWM is now postponed until Tuesday, August 20. -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- On August 6,
Final decisions made today: Ferry fare changes coming this fall
-- from Washington State Transportation Commission -- The Washington State Transportation Commission held its final hearing today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Seattle and adopted increases to current ferry fares that will take effect Oct. 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020. The fares were set to ensure that $407 million in
