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
Support “Truth in Planning” in Comp Planning
-- from Plan Ahead San Juans -- Join our growing team in formally asking for a comprehensive Truth in Planning statement to be an official part of the Comprehensive Plan. Once a year, SJC law provides residents with the opportunity to make a formal request for a change in the Comprehensive
Larsen Statement on President’s Declaration of National Emergency
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement following the president’s declaration of a national emergency: “President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border but failed to acknowledge the funds for a wall would come at a high cost
Americorps Team Picks Up Saw to Assist Camp Orkila
-- from Marlowe Simek for Americorps -- Americorps team coming to Orcas. An Americorps National Community Civilian Corps (NCCC) team, Green 4, is assisting Camp Orkila with forest maintenance on the camp grounds as part of a two month engagement ending March 7. Part of the Y of Greater Seattle, Camp Orkila is a
Food Co-op Programs Will Help FARM Fund This Month
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program: Donations raised during February through Register Round Up and 3% Thursday, February 21 will support Orcas Food Co-op’s Sustainable FARM Fund. Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program includes 3% Thursday, Register Round Up, and Coins
Taking on Economic Inequality
-- from Hedrick Smith for ReclaimTheAmericanDream.com -- Behind the hollow sparring over the border wall and government shutdowns, the ground is shifting under President Trump and the political pendulum is swinging toward a new economic agenda. Even conservative Fox News reports that American voters, by a huge margin, now want
SJC Fair Now Accepting Applications for Vendors
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Have you or your business ever considered participating in the San Juan County Fair? Reach residents from all over San Juan County and tourists at the largest event in the County---become a vendor! If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please consider applying today. The
NAS Whidbey SAR MEDEVACs Two Patients from Orcas
-- from Michael Welding for NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC) for two separate patients from Orcas Island February 12. The SAR team were notified on the evening of February 12 that athree-year-old child with a
Inslee Statement on President Trump’s Emergency Declaration
-- from Governor Inslee -- “The president’s declaration is an alarming and legally dubious attempt to sidestep the constitutional authority granted to Congress, the co-equal branch of government where debates over immigration reform and border security can be held openly in the light of day. There was a time when
Guest Opinion | State Ferry System and Economy Need New Ferries
-- from Rick Hughes -- Washington State Ferries’ new Long Range Plan, released in January, was the result of nearly two years of input, experience and expertise of a wide range of stakeholders who know what it takes to ensure the viability of the largest ferry system in the United
Triple Americana Concert Cancelled Due to Snow
-- from Tom Rawson -- Due to winter weather and icy roads, Orcas Center has cancelled their events for this week. So no concert with Carolyn Cruso, Ellen van der Hoeven, and Tom Rawson this Friday. However, we will be rescheduling the event soon, and we'll let you know the
Island Women Conquer the Elements
-- by Lin McNulty -- The recent snow and ice influx did not dissuade a couple of local Orcas women from doing their jobs, as they were captured on "film" by Cathy Ellis. Local show gal (right) says: “the show must go on!” Local farm girl (above) shows the safe
San Juan County Superior Court Implements Pilot Drug Court
-- from Jane Severin for San Juan County Superior Court -- In response to interest from the legal community, in the winter of 2018, San Juan County Superior Court Judge Kathryn Loring convened a working group to investigate a Therapeutic/Drug Court for San Juan County. After working together for many months, and
Research the Branches of Your Family Tree
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathy Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Come branch out with us! The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or
Musical Chairs at the Port of Orcas
-- by Katie Wilkins for Orcas Issues -- The Port of Orcas held a special meeting on Thursday, February 7 to address several major recent changes in personnel. These changes may result in significant impacts to the Airport Master Plan, which is due for completion in March 2019. More on
Food Bank Volunteers Braved the Storm(s) to Distribute Food
-- from Susan McBain for Orcas Food Bank -- The Orcas Food Bank board thanks its heroic manager, Jeannie Doty, and friends for opening the Food Bank during regular hours on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Jeannie called up the nearest volunteers and even got the parking lot plowed, so that those
Kiwanis Will Welcome Hospital District Speaker
Wednesday, February 20, 12:30 p.m., Community Church Annex -- from Velma Doty for Kiwanis -- You are invited to have a bowl of soup with the Kiwanians at their meeting and hear their speaker on an update from a Hospital District Representative on Whats What to date. Please join us
