Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Extra ferry service to get us through the weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be unscheduled supplemental service through the San Juan Islands this week to help with what will be a busy Fourth of July holiday. Wednesday, July 3: Extra 6:45 p.m. sailing from Anacortes to Lopez.Wednesday, July 3: Additional 7:35 p.m. sailing from Lopez
UPDATE: Friday Harbor ferry service shut down as Sheriff’s Office investigated Elwha bomb threat
At 7:15 p.m., Friday Harbor ferry service has resumed; no explosive device found -- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Monday, July 1 at 1:32 p.m. a call came into dispatch from a WSF worker about a bomb threat aboard the Elwha. At this time the ferry has been evacuated
Join Orcas Food Co-op in July, receive a bag of gifts
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Five years ago, in 2014, our Co-op opened its doors because the Orcas Island community wanted a co-op. We have since grown to over 1400 Member-Owners, more than half the households on Orcas Island, and become a leader in the sustainability
Experts on immigration, 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
Master Gardeners will be diagnosing plant health at Driftwood Nursery on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Wednesday, July 3rd the Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer garden questions and collect plant samples. Please bring a fairly large fresh sample
2020 Lit Fest open for submissions from artists, writers, musicians
-- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- The Orcas Island Lit Fest has issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors, and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020 Lit Fest is open until September 15. The third annual Orcas Island Lit Fest will
Music in the Park kicks off summer concert series with Tow-Away Zone
Sunday, July 7, 5-7 p.m., Village Green -- from Marj Franke -- The three of us, Tow-Away Zone, are delighted to be first in line, as Orcas Island's summertime weekly Music in the Park series begins its 2019 season. We look forward to sharing an evening of musical blending, traditional with irreverence, editorializing
One-time only: Voices of our Salish Sea exhibit coming to SJIMA
Saturday, July 13, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Don't miss the opportunity to experience legendary speakers on our ocean life in one room on one day. Be the first to preview new films by
Here’s what the Land Bank has been up to
-- from Lincoln Bormann for San Juan County Land Bank -- The Land Bank would like to share some of the things we’ve been doing for the community recently. At Mount Grant Preserve on San Juan there are now three trails open with more on the way. Instead of hiking
Bye-bye to traffic lights on Orcas Road construction site
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan Public Works -- There will be no road construction on July 4 - 5, and Orcas is once again a ‘traffic light free’ island. The construction lights were packed up and removed today. The detour will remain in effect for a few more
County to test ballot tabulating equipment
Wednesday, July 17, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the August 6, 2019 Primary is scheduled for July 17 at 11:00 a.m. The test works by tallying the results
History, stories of San Juan Islands agriculture featured in new blog
Read stories behind island grown foods with farmer profiles, recipes, history, and more -- from Shannon Borg for Eat Island Grown -- Berry pickers near Flat Point (1920s) Behind every meal is a story. And we are telling them on the new Eat Island Grown blog, launching June 28 (www.islandgrownsj.com/blog). The
Horseshoe Highway? What’s that?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Back in Orcas Island's early days, if you wanted to get from one island hamlet to another, or even from one farm to another, you had to use a boat. Row, sail, or steam, a boat was the only way to get around.
Sheriff’s Report | June 19 – 25, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 19, 201919-004661 Traffic Violation 09:40:24 06/19/19 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a traffic offense near Eastsound. The suspect was located and given an infraction for tampering with construction signs. 19-004664 Citizen Assist 10:37:18 06/19/19 A Deputy was dispatched to
New membership changes and membership drive now underway at Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit is excited to announce two new membership levels that will become available starting July 1. With the introduction of these two new levels, our standard membership benefits will not change; our standard membership will continue to
Got some thoughts on ferry fare increases? WaDOT is listening
-- from Washington Department of Transportation -- The Washington State Transportation Commission is looking for feedback on proposed fare increases for the next two years that will take effect in October. You can learn more about the fare changes and provide comments via the Transportation Commission’s online open house You can
