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
Sheriff’s Report | December 11 – 17, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 11, 201919-010193 Domestic Dispute or Assault 05:06:04 12/11/19 A Deputy responded to a report of a verbal argument at a Lopez Island residence. The involved persons, who lived together, confirmed there was no physical assault or a threat of a
Port of Orcas chapter 6 Master Plan now available for review, comment
-- from DOWL -- The Port of Orcas website and Master Plan page has been updated with Chapter 6 Implementation for review at the following link: Master Plan Page. DOWL and the FAA are currently wrapping up revisions to the ALP. Appendices will be posted as they become available. An
Upcoming vote equipment testing is open to public
Tuesday, January 7, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the February 11, 2020 Special Election is scheduled for January 7 at 11 a.m. The test works by
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Santa sails in to Orcas Landing
-- from Kathleen Overby -- If they didn't have smiles before they got there, Orcas Islanders dug them out of their pockets to gather and greet the Lions Club Santa ship as it sailed in to Orcas Landing on Sunday, December 15. Kathleen Overby was on hand, with camera, to capture
Free movie, ‘Dammed to Extinction,’ coming to Sea View
Wednesday, January 8, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, January 8 head out to the Sea View Theatre for a free movie about salmon, killer whales, and the four lower Snake River dams. As part of the SeaDoc Society’s and Camp
Transition looms large at Port of Orcas commissioners meeting
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- In this last regular meeting for 2019, it was apparent that the future of the Port Commission is up in the air as significant changes are imminent. In November, three new commissioners were elected to the five-member commission. All three incoming commissioners
Ready to plunge into 2020?
Wednesday, January 1, 11 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Rowing Team -- The Orcas Island Rowing team will host its annual Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. sharp! This is a low-key 'FUN-raising' event to help defray the costs for the crew team. It will be held at the picnic shelter at
Preliminary draft Housing Element and 4th draft Housing Needs Assessment available for review, comment
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The preliminary draft Housing Element (Element) and fourth draft Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) are now available for public review as part of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan update. Everyone is invited to provide public comment on the Element and HNA drafts. This is the first
Annual docket of Comp Plan amendments applications due in March
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The “Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments” or “Docket” process allows interested persons including citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies to request amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan maps, policies or development regulations. Development regulations are those contained in
More than 700,000 ferries customers will dash through the Sound over Christmas week
People driving vehicles onto vessels should plan for long wait times -- from Washington State Ferries -- Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but a ferry ride is so delightful – especially for those who plan ahead, avoiding the busiest travel times Christmas week. More than 700,000 people are expected
Winter update from your conservation land bank
-- from Lincoln Bormann for San Juan County Land Bank-- Channel Preserve, LopezLopez Preserve Steward, Amanda Wedow, hosted a public scoping meeting in early October. The event was widely attended with break-out discussions covering a variety of topics, including signage, and dogs. Incorporating comments heard at the meeting, as well
Hedrick Smith launches ‘Democracy Rebellion’ film
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Exciting news! For three years, I’ve been criss-crossing the country with my camera crew and producer Susan Gray, filming citizen reformers in action, interviewing grassroots activists, and editing our footage into a pioneering documentary on the new wave of popular uprisings across America, out to
Because no one is above the law, Orcas rallies in favor of impeachment
-- from David Turnoy -- Between 50 and 60 hardy souls attended the Eastsound impeachment rally Tuesday evening, December 17, at the Village Green. The message is pretty simple: the president used military aid to pressure a foreign government (Ukraine) to interfere in our elections, then he tried to cover it
Local weather alert: Heavy rain in the forecast for later this week
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- 2010 Flooding on Bailer Hill on SJI (DEM Photo) While flood impacts in the islands are much less than for our mainland neighbors, every few years the islands get enough rain to cause localized flooding- especially in our more “urban”
Consultants offer Health District details, advice on health-care solutions
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- For the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, December has been a month of digging deep into what potential structures would work best for providing primary, urgent, and after-hours care to all residents and visitors on Orcas Island. And the
Clean transportation advances with hybrid-electric ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington is taking the first steps to clean up one of the biggest pollution sources in state transportation by switching from diesel ferries to electric-hybrids. The state is converting some of its biggest and dirtiest ferries, and building an all-new 144-car electric ferry with
