Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
SmileMobile dental van to visit Orcas
Serving children, teens, pregnant women -- April 15 - 19, Orcas Community Church -- from San Juan County Communications -- The SmileMobile, a three chair mobile dental van which travels the state offering dental services to children, teens and pregnant women who might not otherwise have access to dental care,
Understanding orcas’ social networks could be key to helping them survive
-- from Sarah DeWeerdt, Puget Sound Institute (Reprint from Kitsap Sun) -- A boy needs a mother: A universal proposition, but one that’s even truer for some creatures than others. Take the southern resident orcas of Puget Sound. Among these whales, both males and females stay with their mothers for
Week in Review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- With less than 25 days left of the regular Legislative session, legislators are buckling down to finish their work on time. Out of the 18 priority bills for the governor, 17 of them are still working their way through the process. There's good news
San Juan Island National Historical Park seeks “Fox Brigade” volunteers
Open House Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m., American Camp Visitor Center -- from Brandon Cadwell for San Juan Island National Historical Park -- San Juan Island National Historical Park is seeking volunteers for a Fox Brigade to help protect the foxes and their spring kits in the American Camp prairie.
Olga holding popular monthly potluck on April 13
Saturday, April 13, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Come celebrate spring! All are welcome at the Olga Potluck, Saturday, April 13 at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6:00. Please bring your own place settings
Cheaper by the dozen? Doe Bay Fest is now 12 years old
-- from Doe Bay Resort & Retreat -- It only took a few years to build this Orcas music festival’s reputationand the organizers of Doe Bay Fest wondered if the 10th annual mightbe the last. It turns out that some traditions are just too good to let go. This five-day
New curve taking shape at Nordstroms Lane construction site
-- from Shannon Wilbur for County Public Works -- Next week, traffic will be directed to the new gravel road while work begins on the existing road in that area. Traffic control lights were operating this week (as you probably noticed!). After some adjustments, the wait time has been reduced
2 groups sue Trump administration over orca starvation, deaths
-- from KOMO News -- Federal officials say they may restrict salmon fishing off the West Coast to help the Pacific Northwest's critically endangered killer whales, but two environmental groups are suing anyway to ensure it happens. The Center for Biological Diversity, which filed a lawsuit nearly two decades ago
This week’s tour of school construction progress
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Construction at Orcas Schools continues. This week Superintendent Eric Webb gives us another tour and peek inside of the progress.
Board, commission vacancies await your input and skills
-- 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: sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Do-si-do over to Odd Fellows for community square dance
Saturday, April 13, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Nik Schulz -- Come help us revitalize this fun Orcas tradition. The last square dance was blast. This one will be a hoot! DATE Saturday, April 13, 2019TIME 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm PDTWHERE Odd Fellows HallCATEGORY Arts
State Parks announces two free days in April
Visitors won’t need Discover Pass April 20, 22 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the spring season and Earth Day with two free days at state parks in April. On free days, visitors do not need a Discover Pass for day-use parking. The first
Sheriff’s Report | March 26 – April 2, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 27, 201919-002140 Court Order Violation 09:50:26 03/27/19 San Juan Deputies witnessed a Domestic Violence No Contact Order violation. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail after attempting to barricade themselves in their vehicle. 19-002141 Agency Assistance 10:06:53 03/27/19 An
In Memoriam | Dr. Gary Ranker
-- from Kevin Ranker -- Dr. Gary Ranker of Deer Harbor, WA and New York, NY passed away in New York City surrounded by dear friends and family. By all accounts, he had a remarkable life. He grew up on the beaches of California diving for abalone and lobster, surfing
Letter to Editor | County Senior Services offers thanks
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The Senior Services Council of San Juan County has acquired a $25,000 award from the Norcliffe Foundation. Funds will be shared among senior centers on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Islands to fund kitchen equipment for their Senior Nutrition Program. The number of
28 community members graduate, are now Master Gardener interns
-- from Caitie Blethen for Master Gardener Program, WSU Extension -- Congratulations to the 28 community members who completed 60 hours of classroom and online training on vegetable and fruit gardening, use of native plants, forestry, ornamentals and landscape gardening, composting, plant problem diagnosis, pest control and integrated pest management,
