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
Cheaper by the dozen? Doe Bay Fest is now 12 years old
-- from Doe Bay Resort & Retreat -- It only took a few years to build this Orcas music festival’s reputationand the organizers of Doe Bay Fest wondered if the 10th annual mightbe the last. It turns out that some traditions are just too good to let go. This five-day
New curve taking shape at Nordstroms Lane construction site
-- from Shannon Wilbur for County Public Works -- Next week, traffic will be directed to the new gravel road while work begins on the existing road in that area. Traffic control lights were operating this week (as you probably noticed!). After some adjustments, the wait time has been reduced
2 groups sue Trump administration over orca starvation, deaths
-- from KOMO News -- Federal officials say they may restrict salmon fishing off the West Coast to help the Pacific Northwest's critically endangered killer whales, but two environmental groups are suing anyway to ensure it happens. The Center for Biological Diversity, which filed a lawsuit nearly two decades ago
This week’s tour of school construction progress
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Construction at Orcas Schools continues. This week Superintendent Eric Webb gives us another tour and peek inside of the progress.
Board, commission vacancies await your input and skills
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Do-si-do over to Odd Fellows for community square dance
Saturday, April 13, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Nik Schulz -- Come help us revitalize this fun Orcas tradition. The last square dance was blast. This one will be a hoot! DATE Saturday, April 13, 2019TIME 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm PDTWHERE Odd Fellows HallCATEGORY Arts
State Parks announces two free days in April
Visitors won’t need Discover Pass April 20, 22 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the spring season and Earth Day with two free days at state parks in April. On free days, visitors do not need a Discover Pass for day-use parking. The first
Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – April 2, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 27, 201919-002140 Court Order Violation 09:50:26 03/27/19 San Juan Deputies witnessed a Domestic Violence No Contact Order violation. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail after attempting to barricade themselves in their vehicle. 19-002141 Agency Assistance 10:06:53 03/27/19 An
In Memoriam | Dr. Gary Ranker
-- from Kevin Ranker -- Dr. Gary Ranker of Deer Harbor, WA and New York, NY passed away in New York City surrounded by dear friends and family. By all accounts, he had a remarkable life. He grew up on the beaches of California diving for abalone and lobster, surfing
Letter to Editor | County Senior Services offers thanks
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The Senior Services Council of San Juan County has acquired a $25,000 award from the Norcliffe Foundation. Funds will be shared among senior centers on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Islands to fund kitchen equipment for their Senior Nutrition Program. The number of
28 community members graduate, are now Master Gardener interns
-- from Caitie Blethen for Master Gardener Program, WSU Extension -- Congratulations to the 28 community members who completed 60 hours of classroom and online training on vegetable and fruit gardening, use of native plants, forestry, ornamentals and landscape gardening, composting, plant problem diagnosis, pest control and integrated pest management,
Museum, Kwiaht sponsor heritage scionwood exchange and grafting workshop
Thursday April 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m. -- from Brittney Maruska for Orcas Island Historical Museums -- Interested in island heritage fruit? Orcas Island Historical Museums and Kwiaht are sponsoring a heritage scionwood exchange and grafting workshop at the Museum, 181 N. Beach Rd, Eastsound on Thursday April 11 3:30-5:30 p.m. Botanist
Letter to Editor | Spring brunch benefits Meals on Wheels
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center (OSC) legendary Spring Brunch held March 31 was a tremendous success, raising more than $2,600 in support of Meals on Wheels and More for seniors and people with disabilities on Orcas Island. Chef Christina Orchid, Jay Savell, and
Lindsey Callahan appointed as Deputy Prosecutor handling District Court
-- from San Juan County Prosecutor's Office -- Lindsey Callahan has joined the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office where she will represent the State of Washington in District Court. Ms. Callahan served seven years in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps and is now a Major in
Physical Calligraphy: A Spring Dance Concert opens in one week at Orcas Center
Friday, April 12 & Saturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- Island Inspiration All-Stars: the name alone is intentional. Matched with a sold-out reputation and an arsenal of killer movement styles and dancers, the spring dance concert Physical Calligraphy arrives as a
Be Ready Orcas will talk about water this month
Wednesday, April 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho for Be Ready Orcas -- The next Be Ready Orcas - Community Disaster Preparedness Meeting is Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall's Public Meeting Room. This topic for this free and informative
