Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
WSF Weekly Report | Family ties; New thermal imaging camera for Orca Action Month
||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve For many of my colleagues, Washington State Ferries is so much more than just a place to work – it's family. A lot of our employees are part of a maritime tradition in which generations of parents,
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
OPALCO Eastsound office temporarily relocating starting June 23 during roof renovation
||| FROM KRISTA BOUCHEY for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE ||| The roof of OPALCO’s 1970s built Eastsound headquarters office has reached the end of its life. Increasing structural issues with the original roof pose some safety concerns, so it is time for a renovation. During this necessary maintenance period,
How do we grow food — and resilience — in an uncertain world?
||| FROM KEVIN CONNOLLY for SAN JUAN ISLAND GRANGE ||| Islanders can explore this question at an upcoming free community program hosted by San Juan Island Grange #966, part of the Island Resilience Third Thursday Community Program Series: “Four Season Gardening for an Uncertain World: How to Grow Your Own
Stay healthy with Medicare’s free preventive services
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| In the world of health care, taking care of your health before problems pop up or become severe is very important. That's where Medicare comes in. Medicare helps you stay healthy by covering many preventive services, often at no cost. Original
LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council June 3, 2025
||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| The Council proclaimed June as Pride Month noting the challenging times for the LGBTQ community and the commitment of the county to be safe and welcoming for all. Representatives from the SI Pride Foundation and the Orcas Island Pride spoke
Letter to Editor | HolliWalk update from SJC Home Trust
||| FROM AMANDA LYNN and PAUL FISCHBURG for SJC HOME TRUST ||| An open letter to the San Juan Island community from the Home Trust: As we enter the month of June 2025, the families living in our HolliWalk neighborhood still cannot purchase their homes. On May 9th, two years
New Island Health clinic, big impact
||| FROM ISLAND HEALTH CONNECTIONS ||| Island Health is proud to announce the opening of Island Orthopedics, a new clinic focused on full-spectrum orthopedics, from sports-related injuries to joint replacement. Located at 2720 Commercial Avenue, the new facility is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced orthopedic services in
San Juan Islands Museum of Art celebrates summer with Shapeshifters
An Exhibition of Contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous Art and Culture ||| FROM WENDY SMITH for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MUSEUM OF ART || The San Juan Islands Museum of Art is proud to present Shapeshifters – a major exhibition of contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous art, June 13 – September 15, 2025,
Indivisible San Juan Islands will host NO KINGS DAY
||| FROM INDIVISIBLE SAN JUAN ISLANDS ||| Indivisible San Juan Islands — a local group in the national Indivisible.org network — is hosting the following at the San Juan County Courthouse: WHAT: NO KINGS DAY EVENT, Breaking Bread with Neighbors WHO: Indivisible San Juan Islands WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 14th, 2025
OIFR Town Hall scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 to present apparatus, facilities funding needs
||| FROM CHIEF CHAD KIMPLE for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) has always been there for our community—responding to emergencies, protecting homes, and providing lifesaving care. As the demands on our fire district grow and its infrastructure ages, OIFR is turning to the community
Hats Off to You | Orcas Senior Center’s fancy hat contest awaits
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Mark your calendars and fluff those feathers—Orcas Senior Center’s annual fundraiser, Let’s Brunch!, is back on Sunday, June 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This year’s event promises more flair, more fun, and, most importantly, some fabulous headwear at the
Larsen releases statement on closing of Job Corps Program
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. RICK LARSEN ||| SKAGIT COUNTY, WA – Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the closing of the Job Corps program: “As a part of the Trump administration’s efforts to give a tax break to the richest Americans and wealthiest corporations,
Jury Duty June 6-13? It’s cancelled
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| JURY DUTY: JUNE 6-13, 2025 All jurors summonsed for jury duty beginning Monday June 9th through Friday June 13th, are excused. Thank you.
Contra dance coming to Odd Fellows
||| FROM DIDIER GINCIG FOR ODD FELLOWS HALL ||| There will be a Contra Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, June 7 from 7:00-10:00pm. Blueberry Jam will supply the great music coming from Bellingham. The cost is $10-$20 sliding scale. There will be a short lesson from 7:00-7:30.
OASIS students set to graduate on Saturday, June 7
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