Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
A new year, a new Port Commission
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- L to R: Port Commissioners Bea vonTobel, Michael Triplett, Mia Kartiganer, Steve Hopkins, and airport manager Dwight Guss. Commissioner Pierrette Guimond called in from off-island. The Port of Orcas Commissioners held their first meeting of the new year on January 9. With
No school on Wednesday
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, all OISD schools located on Orcas Island will be closed Wednesday, January 15, 2020, and all school events are cancelled.
Lovelett sworn in as senator for 40th Legislative District
-- from Washington State Senate Democrats -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) was sworn in to the Washington State Senate to represent the 40th Legislative District. Lovelett was appointed during the 2019 legislative session and was elected to retain the seat in November. “I am honored that the people of the 40th
WSF sets up new snow and ice schedules online
Nothing for San Juans yet -- from Washington State Ferries -- Customers are encouraged to check out WSF’s new adjusted snow and ice schedules that are available online for each route. Due to inclement weather in the forecast this evening and tomorrow, there is a possibility that these schedules may be implemented
Cindy Wolf announces County Council candidacy
-- from Cindy Wolf -- The future is coming. I am running for County Council to meet it with a good plan in place, not just a list of projects generated in reaction to current circumstances. When my daughter has children, I want them to be able to look around
Here’s a couple more weather alerts: Cold, wind, snow
-- from National Weather Service -- High Wind Watch * What, Northeast winds 25 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH possible. * Where, San Juan County and Western Whatcom County. * When, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * Impacts, Damaging winds could blow down trees
Snow a major factor in 2019 state ferry ridership drop
New storm schedules ready to go for 2020 winter snow -- from Washington State Ferries -- For the first time in seven years, annual ridership aboard Washington State Ferries declined in 2019, dropping by 800,000 customers – 3.2% – to 23.9 million. Severe winter weather, construction in and around ferry terminals and increased
Orcas Schools are starting two hours late on Tuesday
— from Orcas Island Schools Superintendent Eric Webb — Due to inclement weather, road conditions, and predicted cold temperatures overnight, all OISD schools on Orcas Island (this excludes Waldron) will open two hours late on Monday, January 13. School buses will run approximately two hours late and on Snow Routes.
Cancelled due to weather
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- The following have been cancelled due to really pretty snow and really cold weather and dangerous wind chills. We will update the list as we are notified. All Week The Orcas Island Library will close at 5 p.m. this week [Monday -
Draft Housing Element and Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) comment period extended
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The comment period for the Preliminary Draft Housing Element and the Fourth Draft Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) has been extended to January 28, 2020. The Department of Community Development (DCD) prefers to have comments by January 16th in order to incorporate public feedback into
School announces two-hour late start on Monday
-- from Orcas Island Schools Superintendent Eric Webb -- Due to inclement weather, road conditions, and predicted cold temperatures overnight, all OISD schools on Orcas Island (this excludes Waldron) will open two hours late on Monday, January 13. School buses will run approximately two hours late and on Snow Routes.
Winter dance classes begin this week
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Island Park & Rec -- Happy New Year! Dance class is starting this upcoming week. Dance instructor, Stephanie Moss is excited and looks forward to seeing you. 2020 Winter Dance Classes Monday at Odd Fellows Hall January 13 - February 243:50 - 4:30 p.m.,
Did you lose something at Orcas Center?
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Many items are left behind at Orcas Center during events, classes, and performances, and our Lost-and-Found is overflowing! A New Year means a fresh start and thanks to our amazing volunteer, LeeAnn, we now have photos of these items. Take a look
Aging like a Guru | Death by aging: Failing to thrive
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Truth is, you are the culmination of all incarnations of life on Earth. You are the pinnacle of evolution of your ancestors. You are the highest evolution of all of your incarnations. What’s that like inside of you as you take that in? For me,
Double whammy weather forecast for storm watch, high winds
-- from National Weather Service -- Winter Storm Watch What, Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches possible.Where, San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Lowlands of Western Skagit County.When, from Sunday Afternoon through Sunday Evening.Impacts, Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds couldbring down
Annual homeless count will be conducted on January 23
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 23. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many
