Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
PeaceHealth Peace Island receives QUEST national value, improvement awards
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor was recognized with a Premier, Inc. QUEST® award for High-Value Healthcare for a third time in four years. Additionally, the island’s medical center was awarded as the top performer for improvement in 2019. Both awards were
WTF WSF? Ferry advisory committee member addresses schedule concerns
-- from Jim Corenman, Ferry Advisory Committee member -- Orcas Issues recently contacted our Ferry Advisory Committee member to address our burning question about the reason for so many recent deviations from the posted ferry schedule: WTF WSF? The good news is that summer schedule is only a few days
Meet WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson at fundraiser near Doe Bay
Sunday, June 30, 4 - 5:15 p.m., Orcas Farm -- from Molly Donovan -- Please join us in welcoming Attorney General Bob Ferguson to Orcas Island on Sunday afternoon June 30 at Orcas Farm in Doe Bay. We’ll be hosting Bob in a benefit for his 2020 campaign for re-election.
Land Bank to address Coffelt Farm in upcoming meeting
Friday, June 21, 8:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The status of Coffelt Farm will be a discussion topic at the upcoming Land Bank meeting at Eastsound Fire Station on Friday morning. Other items on the agenda include: 8:15 am
Early registration open for Co-op seaweed hike, harvest
Register now - Early Bird $10 off before June 21, Summer Solstice Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join us for this special hands-on learning opportunity -- an annual tradition in a new location. Venture into the Wild...with Kristy
Gov. Inslee and AG Ferguson release statements on today’s Title X court ruling
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released statements today on a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that allows the Trump administration to go forward with implementing changes to the Title X family planning program. Today’s decision by a panel of
It’s off to the races in West Sound for Martin 242 North American Championship
Friday - Sunday, June 28 – 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Sound -- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Martin 242 North American Championship races will take place in West Sound on June 28 – 30 where 27 boats are expected to race to great fanfare
See what ferry riders are croaking about in latest WSF survey results
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Did you know that there are frogs that chirp? Others can whistle, croak, ribbit, peep, cluck, bark, and grunt. The same may be said about responses to the most recent Washington State Ferries (WSF) Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG). The FROG survey polled riders
Field Day to kick off special Community Foundation GiveOrcas campaign
Saturday, June 29, Noon - 4 p.m., April's Grove -- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL -- Starting with a Field Day on June 29, the Orcas Island Community Foundation will be hosting a special online GiveOrcas campaign to benefit OPAL’s April’s Grove project of 45 new affordable rental townhomes. OICF
Fire danger status upgraded to Moderate
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Fire Danger Rating has been upgraded to MODERATE within San Juan County. Campfires remain allowed. All other burning is closed for the season. Campfires must be monitored at all times and a charged hose or buckets of water must be on hand to
Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline is a go. What’s that mean for WA?
The project will dramatically increase tanker traffic in the Salish Sea, and with it the risk of a major spill. -- from Crosscut.com -- An aerial view of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain marine terminal, in Burnaby, B.C. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) The international border that runs through Boundary
Ocean night at Sea View: Beneath the Salish Sea film
Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, June 26, head out to the Sea View Theatre for an underwater odyssey through the Salish Sea, from the Puget Sound and Hood Canal through the San Juan Islands and beyond. A
Inslee statement on Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today following the Canadian government’s announced approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. "The Canadian government’s decision today to approve the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is alarming and deeply disappointing. The costs to our environment and communities
Orcas Elementary celebrates volunteers
-- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary -- On Friday, June 14, Orcas Island Elementary School spent the morning recognizing its volunteers in a variety of ways. We want to say thank you to all of the parents and community members who support our school and the work we do.
Community Church to host public lecture on Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Saturday, June 22, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Community Church -- On Saturday, June 22, at 4 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church will present a public lecture entitled “The Life and Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.” This lecture will be given by Rev. Dr. Bryan
Survey says … Fair Feud needs your help
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Fair planning is underway, and we would like your help by answering these important questions to our Fair Feud survey. During Fair week, you can watch local teams battle it out in the semi-final rounds on the Community Stage at 5:30
