Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Mark your calendars: Veteran navigators return to Orcas Island
Saturday, October 26, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb -- The Whatcom County Veteran Navigators will once again return to Orcas on Saturday, October 26 to lend their assistance and expertise to our San Juan County veterans. This volunteer group comprised of veterans (and families of veterans) first came
AARP Safe Driving Course coming up for Seniors
Thursday, October 10, 12 - 5 p.m. and Friday October 11, 1 - 3 p.m. -- from Orcas Senior Center -- Seniors are safe drivers compared to other age groups. However, driving requires being able to react quickly while driving when your attention is distracted by many activities. Reaction time
WSF adds extra afternoon sailings for couple weeks into new fall schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be additional afternoon service between Anacortes and Orcas for the first couple weeks of the fall sailing season on Thursday and Saturday. There is an added 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 5. The 1:55 pm sailing
Blue Lamb Boutique to feature local crafters, artists
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Parish Hall -- from Antoinette Botsford -- Emmanuel Episcopal Church proudly announces a one-day “pop-up” gift show, “The Blue Lamb Boutique,” to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Hall on October 19. The sale will feature creative
County 911 Dispatchers recognized for exemplary performance
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On July 4, 2018, San Juan County 911 received a report of a victim falling 40 feet down a rocky bluff on Obstruction Island and into the water. That call launched a prolonged and complex rescue that involved multiple agencies, presented numerous challenges, and
Letter to Editor | Campaign signs or no?
-- from Greg Ayers -- To sign, or not to sign. That IS the question. As a candidate in November, this is a struggle, I have been considering the pros and cons for weeks. Supporters have requested signs, so what I am to do? The largest question -- do yard
Health District reschedules Saturday meeting
Monday, October 28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. -- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- In honor of the memorial service for a beloved and long-time islander, John Willis, the OIHCD Board of Commissioners decided at their meeting last night to reschedule the upcoming Town
Land Bank reports on status of Coffelt Farm Preserve
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- We have a short-term lease in place [at Orcas Island's Coffelt Farm Preserve]. Eric and Amy Lum’s operation is flourishing. The farmstand is open Thursday - Saturday. Please stop by! Through this fall and winter we will assess infrastructure needs and carry out a
It’s no fluke: WSF implements Whale Report Alert system
-- from Washington Department of Transportation -- Washington State Ferries has initiated use of a whale alert app and web-based system this week that will provide ferry captains more accurate and updated location information for southern resident orcas and other whales throughout Puget Sound. Access to Ocean Wise’s Whale Report Alert
Hear about global migration from this WWU anthropologist
Saturday, October 5, 4 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Worldwide over 65 million people have been displaced due to war, famine, persecution, violence, human rights violations, or environmental crisis. Join James Loucky as he discusses current world migration realities and associated U.S. policy.
Test of ballot tabulating equipment scheduled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 5, 2019 General Election is scheduled for October 18 at 11 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of
Debra Prinzing highlights upcoming Master Gardener workshop
Saturday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Mo Sloane for San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Debra Prinzing of the “Slow Flowers” Movement Highlights the Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop “Seasonal, Local and Sustainable Flowers, from the Field to your Vase,” is the
Summing up the vacation rental quandry
-- from Gregory Oaksen for The Vacation Rental Work Group -- What can be done to reasonably limit the growing number of vacation rentals in the San Juans? This question was posed to approximately 160 people who attended the second Community Conversation on vacation rentals held on September 25. In
Inslee, Ferguson issue statement on appeals court net neutrality decision
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a joint statement today on the ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia regarding the Federal Communication Commission’s decision to rescind net neutrality and vacate the FCC’s order preempting state open internet
EPRC to get together for public meeting
Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for SJC Community Development -- The following agenda will be addressed on Thursday, October 3, 3 - 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station by the Eastsound Plan Review Committee. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:05 pm
Letter to Editor | Student reacts to Climate Change walkout
-- from Arla Sutton -- Personally, I think that the school staff did a good job of working with us, supporting our first amendment rights, and letting us organize on our own. They walked the fine line between supporting us and fully excusing us (and therefore partially discrediting our "strike,")
