Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Letter to Editor | Lovelett has what it takes for State Senate
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that improve services across state agencies for children, youth, and families; and improved boater education requirements
Experience Doe Bay Fest
-- from Jami Mitchell -- Doe Bay Fest 2019 IS ALMOST HERE! Click here to check out this gorgeous video featuring scenes from last year. It is year 12 for Doe Bay Fest, to be held August 8-11, 2019, at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat. Special discounted tickets are held aside for Local
Driver on San Juan arrested for Vehicular Assault following accident
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Sunday, July 29 at approximately 8:05 a.m., a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling at a high rate of speed, southbound on Cattle Point Rd. when it struck the backend of a van travelling in the same direction. The passenger in the Jetta was trapped
Letter to Editor | Clarification about Port Commissioner ballot
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- A lot of people have been asking me why all of the Port Commissioner candidates are not on the ballot. A primary ballot is required any time there are more than two candidates for a given position. On the current ballot you will see three
Eastsound Water, EDC offering training course for water system operators
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water -- Eastsound Water and the San Juan Economic Development Council are offering an introductory course for persons interested in learning about a career as a Certified Water System Operator. The course will be taught by Eastsound Water on Orcas Island. Items to be
Library Fair upcoming; Who wouldn’t want a deal on a good book?
Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Dave Kosiur for Orcas Island Library -- Be a part of a great summer event and check out the Orcas Library’s Library Fair on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A big part of the
August Port meeting rescheduled
-- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- The Regular scheduled Port of Orcas meeting for Thursday August 8 has been rescheduled for Thursday August 15.
Orcas Road construction done for now
Speed limit will return to 35 mph, but wait until signs are posted before you go speeding off -- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- This week, topsoil was placed along the roadway and guardrails were installed along the Swan Road detention ponds and the curve
Indian raiders? Where?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Note that I'll be using the Politically Incorrect word, "Indian." It's the word that was in common usage when the events in this story took place, and, anyway, we don't know which tribe was involved, so you're going to have to bear with
Experts on immigration and refugee policy to speak
Tuesday, July 30, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from David Turnoy for San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats will be hosting a presentation by two experts on immigration, refugee policy, US foreign policy leadership, and international cooperation. This event will take place at the
Health district to hire consultant to advise on lowering overall medical care costs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their regular meeting on July 16, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District considered a number of topics of interest to the public. Consultant. The commissioners have been exploring different clinic structures that could maximize reimbursement from payors such
Sheriff’s Report | July 17 – 23, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 17, 201919-005722 Accident-Hit Run 13:45:15 07/17/19 A Lopez Island Deputy was called to a non-injury collision in the village. The damage was minor, and the involved parties exchanged information. No report was necessary. 19-005728 Lost Property 14:35:24 07/17/19 A report
Elwha will leave SJ route, Kitsap will join, Kaleetan still undergoing repairs
It will almost be like winter starting on Sunday -- from Washington State Ferries -- The smaller M/V Kitsap will replace the M/V Elwha starting Sunday, July 28. The 124-vehicle Kitsap will sail in the #5 position starting with the 4:45 p.m. out of Anacortes on Sunday once the 144-vehicle
Orcas Animal Protection Society announces new director
-- from Orcas Animal Shelter Board -- The Orcas Animal Protection Society Board is delighted to introduce our new Shelter Director, Kristina Snyder. Kristina recently moved to Orcas from Montesano, WA with her husband, Cameron, and their dogs, Niko and Loki. Kristina served as Executive Director at PAWS of Grays Harbor, a busy
Annual Co-op seaweed excursion tradition back by popular demand
Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join us for this special hands-on learning opportunity! Annual Tradition. New Location. Seaweed Excursion with Kristy Bredin, Herbalist Seaweeds have traditionally been important plants for food and healing among coastal
National Park Service, San Juan Islands Museum of Art present special artist-in-residence exhibition
Honoring the Pig War 160th anniversary -- from Brandon Cadwell, San Juan Island National Historical Park -- The National Park Service and the San Juan Islands Museum of Art are presenting a special exhibition of the park’s Artist-in-Residence, Linda Hyatt Cancel. The exhibition features 18 original pieces of work of
