Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Orcas Road construction site tackles dust control, traffic safety issues
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- Since there is no rain in the forecast, the water truck has been mobilized to keep the roads damp and control the dust. We will chip seal the gravel road segments next month. We have had some near misses
Statewide drill tests ability to receive and deliver emergency medicine and supplies
All counties in state to practice in multi-day emergency drill May 6-10 -- from Tom Eversole -- Next week, state, tribal, and local public health agencies will take part in a full-scale exercise testing their ability to receive and distribute over a million doses of simulated emergency medication and supplies
Weekly review of legislative bills: All done but the signing
-- from Governor Inslee's office -- Photo: The governor signs the prepaid postage ballot bill with Secretary of State Kim Wyman, left, and primary sponsor Sen. Joe Nyugen on the right. Gov. Jay Inslee signed dozens of bills this week after a successful legislative session wrapped up just in time
School Board calls special meeting to discuss budget, traffic patterns
Tuesday, May 7, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The agenda for the school board meeting has been amended. A workshop on the new school district budget, plus discussion of temporary traffic revision fills the School Board agenda in their upcoming Tuesday meeting. Discussion
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will meet
Wednesday, May 8, 4 - 5:30 pm, Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will meet on Wednesday in discussion of ongoing projects. Old Business/Committee Updates Update, if any, on the Wyndham Pier Wes, update on
Not baaad! Senior Center preps for Lopez lamb, wool, goat trip
Saturday, May 11, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- This celebration is all about local agriculture including gazing at the cute lambs and kids. Watch sheep shearing and purchase crafts, food, and farm products from local vendors. A Mediterranean Lamb Extravaganza Plate
Sheriff’s Report | April 24 – 30, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 24, 201919-002881 Agency Assistance 09:31:31 04/24/19 Lopez Deputies were notified of a possible incident of child abuse. Child Protective Services conducted an investigation. 19-002886 Agency Assistance 13:26:18 04/24/19 A Deputy responded to an agency assist at the hospital. The person
Permits for commercial, residential burning season close in May
-- from San Juan County Communications -- It's that time of year again. Burning Season is coming to a close in San Juan County. All Commercial Permits will be closing on May 15th at sundown. Residential permits will close on May 31st at midnight. Recreational fires remain open for the
Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook to strum his way to Orcas Grange
Sunday, May 26, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Beloved Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook is coming to the San Juan islands for Memorial Weekend. He'll be bringing his guitar, banjo, and keenly observant verse to the Orcas Island Grange on Sunday, May 26. Islander Mandy Troxel
Salish Sea Early Music Festival goes for Baroque in upcoming concert
Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- 1979 Seattle Baroque Trio Darmstadt World-renowned early music specialists viola da gambist Susie Napper from Montreal and harpsichordist Elisabeth Wright from Bloomington, Indiana will join baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan in Baroque Trio JEST, presented by the
The importance of foot care for seniors to be discussed at Orcas Senior Center
Wednesday, May 8, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Many elders suffer foot disorders that lead to pain and reduce mobility, independence, and quality of life. They often require professional foot care services to manage foot problems. Sally Coffin, RN
National Tourism Week: Why travel matters to the San Juan Islands
-- from Amy Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- “The best education I have ever received was through travel.” – Lisa Ling, American journalist and TV host National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5 - 11, is the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the
Donate to GiveOrcas to support professional foot care at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- When your feet hurt, you hurt all over. The human foot contains 26 bones plus 33 joints. Good foot health is essential as your feet serve as the foundation for the rest of your body structure. If your feet are painful
Lovelett calls on British Columbia to stop mining in headwaters of Skagit River
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) sent a letter to the Premier of British Columbia today calling on the provincial government to stop mining activity in the headwaters of the Skagit River. "As a state legislator representing the communities and natural land of the
Is there a place for you at one of these tables? County seeks applicants for advisory committee positions
-- 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: https://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
You won’t want to miss the annual Master Gardeners spring plant sale
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m., Mullis Center -- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- This year we have over two thousand organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners. We’ve sold out quickly in previous years and didn’t want that to
