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
Bear went over to San Juan, to see what he could see
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- The black bear that was last seen on Orcas Island, has now been spotted in the Hillview Terrace area of San Juan Island. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has been notified. He doesn’t appear to be aggressive, but instead interested in bird feeders
Sheriff’s Report | May 8 – 13, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 8, 201919-003283 Accident-NonInj 07:55:33 05/08/19 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a single vehicle accident near Eastsound. The driver was un-injured and a report was taken. 19-003285 Traffic Hazard 08:37:18 05/08/19 A Deputy responded to Hummel Lake Road after a
Parking lot now open at Anacortes terminal
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Just in time for the start of our peak travel season, the parking lot closest to our Anacortes terminal building has reopened, following three weeks of repaving work. If you’re catching a ferry to the San Juan Islands or Sidney, BC this weekend, plan
Tourism in the San Juans: County undertakes a survey of residents, businesses
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Tourism helps support the San Juan Islands’ economy, but it may also create some challenges. County, state, and federal agencies have been working together to manage visitors and their impacts. Recent studies reported visitors’ opinions toward tourism issues and possible solutions. Many people
Health District reaches first birthday, and challenges continue
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The May 7 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) took place one day after the first anniversary of its establishment in 2018. The commissioners took a few minutes to review their accomplishments, which they have also summarized in an
Letter to Editor | Join me in supporting the work of Friends of the San Juans
-- from San Olson for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans has been committed to protecting our environment since 1979. Throughout those forty years, Friends’ dedication to that mission has never wavered. This is why I support the Friends and serve on the board. A
Are nestlings and fledglings occupying your yard?
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- Sometimes it’s obvious that songbirds are nesting nearby. You see the adults flying back and forth with mouthfuls of food and hear the youngsters chirping to be fed. But often nests are carefully hidden and the parents quietly sneak in and out.
Canvassing Board will meet to review, adopt manual
Tuesday, June 4, 8:15 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The San Juan County Canvassing Board will hold a special meeting to review and adopt the Canvassing Board manual for San Juan County on Tuesday, June 4. The County Canvassing Board provides oversight
Letter to Editor | Dear Planning Commission
-- from Paula Treneer -- Dear San Juan County Planning Commission: I am writing in support of Docket 19-0002 because of its vital importance to the SJC planning process and the future of our habitat. I am urging the Planning Commission to prioritize the consideration of this document and refer
Raising awareness for Lolita, SROs: Early bird tickets through tomorrow for Eastsound cruise
Saturday, May 25, 1:15 p.m., Eastsound county dock -- from Lili Hein -- All are welcome aboard a one-hour cruise of Eastsound on Saturday, May 25 at 1:15 p.m. from the Eastsound county dock at the end of Haven Road. The cruise is in honor of Lolita/Tokitae and the Southern
Healthcare District provides a look back and inside the workings of the first year
Part 1 of 3 -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Healthcare District -- In this first article of our three-part series on the Orcas Island Healthcare District - who we are, what we do and how we impact the community – we provide an overview of the District. The
90 days to get blue-ribbon ready for this year’s fair
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, gardens are growing, the sun is shining and birds are chirping. This year’s Fair theme “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” reminds us of the cyclical nature of the seasons and the cycles of
In search of broken crayons
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- School is almost out. Island Girl Recycled Crayons is in search of used and broken crayons. We would like to take those broken, unwanted crayons off your hands before they get tossed in the trash. Email sandy@strehlou.com and thank you.
Port approves final chapter of Airport Master Plan
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- Members of the public filled the airport conference room to overflowing on May 9 for the port's regular meeting and a final opportunity for public comment before the commissioners' planned vote on chapter four of the Airport Master Plan, the last chapter
When Hospice Northwest expanded to Orcas, they brought us Debra O’Conner
-- by Debra Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- A recent study by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, stated that “more than 44% of Americans with less than 6 months to live choose Hospice care, and 97% of those people choose home hospice care with the focus on comfort
New Mt. Constitution summit interpretive center survey looking for your input
-- from Kate Weatherford for Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is undertaking a new Interpretive Center containing significant interpretive exhibits on the Summit of Mount Constitution in Moran State Park. These new exhibits will help visitors appreciate the importance of Mount Constitution in the context
