Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Fire Commission will meet tomorrow
Monday, May 20, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commission -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Rick Christmas, Jim Helminski, Amanda Montague, Wesley Heinmiller, Chief Williams, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue staff, and the community. Call to Order Welcome and Introductions Board Secretary Announcement and
Weekly review of legislative bills
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee signed a host of bills Monday, wrapping up one of the last days for bill action before his May 21 deadline to complete all legislative work. The governor signed his request legislation that establishes broadband access in Washington and creates a statewide office dedicated to
Superintendent weekly tour: Take a look as school construction progresses
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- This week's school tour by Superintendent Eric Webb looks over the track and field, along with a glimpse at the progress in the multi-purpose room.
Editorial | Where’s my newsletter? What am I paying you for?
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- If you are a paying subscriber, you know that you can count on your Orcas Issues Daily Digest to arrive every day around 5 p.m. It's been that way for years. Until now... Lately, that hasn't been so dependable for some unknown reason.
WSF officials attended public meetings in Anacortes, San Juan Islands
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The fifth and sixth stops in our series of public meetings with local Ferry Advisory Committees took several WSF staff and Executive Team members to Anacortes and the San Juan Islands this week. Similar to our earlier meetings, we presented information and answered questions about general
Latest Orcas Center production, Cirque-Us, not to be missed
May 23 - June 8, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Robert Hall -- Grace McCune’s ‘Rock on the Rock Choir’ is one of the most important theatre productions we have on Orcas Island. Simply put, the addition of the next show in that series, Cirque-Us to our culture here
Bear went over to San Juan, to see what he could see
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- The black bear that was last seen on Orcas Island, has now been spotted in the Hillview Terrace area of San Juan Island. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has been notified. He doesn’t appear to be aggressive, but instead interested in bird feeders
Sheriff’s Report | May 8 – 13, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 8, 201919-003283 Accident-NonInj 07:55:33 05/08/19 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a single vehicle accident near Eastsound. The driver was un-injured and a report was taken. 19-003285 Traffic Hazard 08:37:18 05/08/19 A Deputy responded to Hummel Lake Road after a
Parking lot now open at Anacortes terminal
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Just in time for the start of our peak travel season, the parking lot closest to our Anacortes terminal building has reopened, following three weeks of repaving work. If you’re catching a ferry to the San Juan Islands or Sidney, BC this weekend, plan
Tourism in the San Juans: County undertakes a survey of residents, businesses
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Tourism helps support the San Juan Islands’ economy, but it may also create some challenges. County, state, and federal agencies have been working together to manage visitors and their impacts. Recent studies reported visitors’ opinions toward tourism issues and possible solutions. Many people
Health District reaches first birthday, and challenges continue
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The May 7 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) took place one day after the first anniversary of its establishment in 2018. The commissioners took a few minutes to review their accomplishments, which they have also summarized in an
Letter to Editor | Join me in supporting the work of Friends of the San Juans
-- from San Olson for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans has been committed to protecting our environment since 1979. Throughout those forty years, Friends’ dedication to that mission has never wavered. This is why I support the Friends and serve on the board. A
Are nestlings and fledglings occupying your yard?
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- Sometimes it’s obvious that songbirds are nesting nearby. You see the adults flying back and forth with mouthfuls of food and hear the youngsters chirping to be fed. But often nests are carefully hidden and the parents quietly sneak in and out.
Canvassing Board will meet to review, adopt manual
Tuesday, June 4, 8:15 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The San Juan County Canvassing Board will hold a special meeting to review and adopt the Canvassing Board manual for San Juan County on Tuesday, June 4. The County Canvassing Board provides oversight
Letter to Editor | Dear Planning Commission
-- from Paula Treneer -- Dear San Juan County Planning Commission: I am writing in support of Docket 19-0002 because of its vital importance to the SJC planning process and the future of our habitat. I am urging the Planning Commission to prioritize the consideration of this document and refer
Raising awareness for Lolita, SROs: Early bird tickets through tomorrow for Eastsound cruise
Saturday, May 25, 1:15 p.m., Eastsound county dock -- from Lili Hein -- All are welcome aboard a one-hour cruise of Eastsound on Saturday, May 25 at 1:15 p.m. from the Eastsound county dock at the end of Haven Road. The cruise is in honor of Lolita/Tokitae and the Southern
