Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Week in review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- With just one month left of the legislative session, legislators will begin negotiations on a new two-year state budget. The House released their budget proposal on Monday and the Senate released their proposal on Friday. College students turned out in force Monday at the Capitol for the Student Engagement Day and
Groundbreaking begins at Nordstroms Lane construction
Caution: Traffic lights involved -- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan Public Works -- GROUND BREAKING! Construction has begun with the removal of topsoil in the Nordstroms Lane area. The topsoil will be stockpiled and reused for roadside restoration at the end of the project. Rock placement for the new
For review: Draft housing needs assessment, draft economic development element
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council prepared the current draft of the EDE that reflects Planning Commission’s comments on the previous version. They will brief the Planning Commission on the proposed changes in the new draft on April 19, 2019. The current
This year’s PlayFest selections taking shape
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) is excited to announce the selections for this year’s PlayFest, Orcas Island’s homegrown festival of 10-minute plays. You’ll find the list below. If you are interested in acting or directing, you can read
Co-op Community Hero Program supports Historical Museums in April
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program: Donations raised during April through Register Round Up and 3% Thursday, April 18 will support Orcas Island Historical Museums! Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program includes 3% Thursday, Register Round Up and Coins for Community. On the third Thursday
Free low voltage/fiber optic course begins next week
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 - 6 p.m., April 3 -May 8, Friday Harbor High School -- from San Juan Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is partnering with Rock Island to offer free training in low voltage wiring and fiber optic installation at Friday
Sheriff’s Report | March 20 – 26, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 20, 201919-001965 Agency Assistance 12:36:49 03/20/19 An Orcas Deputy was called to assist another agency in Eastsound. A report was taken. 19-001973 Domestic Dispute or Assault 16:51:22 03/20/19 Deputies on San Juan responded to a report of domestic violence. No
Lovelett: Budget invests in environmental and orca protection, local recreation
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's Office -- The Senate Democrats’ proposed capital budget would invest in infrastructure to support behavioral health, affordable housing, education, orca protection and environmental health, Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) said today. "This first step in the budget process shows what we're hoping to prioritize
EPRC sets monthly meeting agenda for April
Thursday, April 4, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock for County Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Department of Community Development has released the agenda for the EPRC (Eastsound Planning & Review Committee) meeting scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., Thursday, April
Congratulations to #WSFHaiku contest winner
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The cover of our Summer 2019 Sailing Schedule will feature a haiku written by Siri Lindstrum. Out of nearly 200 entries in our #WSFHaiku Twitter contest, Siri’s poem received the most “likes” of the three finalists on our @wsferries page. Here's the winning entry: Warm pink rays of
Popular spring brunch upcoming at Senior Center
Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Bob Phalan -- The now legendary Spring Brunch with Chef Christina Orchid is a benefit for the Meals on Wheels and More program of the Whatcom Council on Aging. In partnership with Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit and
Reduced ferry service starting tomorrow as Sealth replaces Hyak
-- from Washington State Ferries -- There will be reduced vehicle capacity on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route starting tomorrow, March 29. The smaller Sealth will replace the Hyak as the #2 vessel on the route. The Sealth carries about 50 fewer vehicles than the Hyak. Drivers are encouraged to
Clever Cow Creamery will showcase local student artwork
Saturday, April 13, 5-7 p.m., Clever Cow Creamery -- from Trillium Swanson -- Join us on April 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Clever Cow Creamery, for the Gallery Opening Showcase of Orcas Island High School and Oasis Students Trinity Wood, Thian Armenia, Richard Sanders, and Alana Lago. The Gallery Opening
Everyone invited to partake in, contribute to History Lives Here Month
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Orcas Island residents, businesses, and organizations are invited to tell the story of Orcas Island’s rich history during History Lives Here Month – May 2019. Every year local history events, activities and special opportunities take place throughout the islands. Anyone can participate. It is an
Call for Kids Variety Show performers
-- from Didier Gincig -- Kids from ages 5-18 are invited to participate in Kids Variety Show on the Orcas Center Stage on April 20. Performers may sing, dance, play music, tell jokes, have fun on the Orcas Center stage. Call or text Didier Gincig at 298.0362 if you would
Miles McCoy talk: 80 years with wooden boats
Friday, April 12, 7 p.m., OddFellows Hall -- from Arthur Winer for Wooden Boat Society of The San Juan Islands -- Long-time Orcas Island resident Miles McCoy will present a slide show and talk on his eight decades of sailing and boating in wooden boats. An excellent story teller, Miles
