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 has opening for board secretary
-- from Marla Johns for Board of Fire Commissioners -- The Board of Fire Commissioners is currently seeking applicants for the position of Board Secretary. The Secretary is responsible for maintaining all documents, preparing agenda, taking minutes, managing correspondence, and other duties as assigned by the Board. Applicants with knowledge
San Juan Islands specialty license plate passes legislature
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The special license plate legislation has passed both chambers of the Legislature by overwhelming margins. Many thanks to Representative Lekanoff and Senator Lovelett for their hard work. April/May 2019 - Signature of legislation by Governor Inslee August 1-October 1,
Letter to Editor | Coffelt Farm livestock being sold to local farmers
-- from Coffelt Farm Stewards -- As we are winding down here at Coffelt Farm, animal care is our top priority. Our animals are continuing to be cared for with the best humane management practices. They are being sold to known, experienced farmers throughout the islands. Thank you all for
Health district and UW: Almost there
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Nearing the achievement of one of its major responsibilities, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) has reached agreement with UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) on all aspects of their contract except one: the types and extent of after-hours care to be provided.
Statewide database shows buildings that could pose safety risk during earthquakes
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- A new interactive database launched in March takes us one step closer to knowing how safe our buildings are during an earthquake. The database — while not comprehensive — presents a list and map of potentially unreinforced masonry buildings, or URMs, throughout the state. In addition to
Open letter to council: We need update on Port Master Plan — UPDATED
-- from Susan Malins, Kim Secunda, Katie Wilkins, B. Sadie Bailey, and Tracey Levine -- Dear County Council Members: We request that San Juan County Council meet with the Port of Orcas Commissioners and Interim Executive Director in public session on Orcas within the next few weeks. The public purpose
Rep. Larsen Votes to Overturn Trump’s Veto of Bill to Terminate National Emergency Declaration
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to overturn the President’s veto of legislation to terminate the national emergency declaration. “I voted to overturn President Trump’s veto because Congress has a Constitutional obligation to serve as a check on the president. The
Recovery In Community Benefit: 22 Musicians on Stage Next Week
Monday - Tuesday, April 1 - 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susan Hull -- Two great concerts are coming next week for one great cause! Recovery in Community aims to identify islanders with mental health and/or addiction issues who, for a variety of reasons, are not getting the
School Board Schedules Regular Meeting This Week
Notice of a Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, March 28, 2019 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Regular Monthly Mtg. – School Library. Approve Agenda Approve Consent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of the community, parents, staff, administrators and visitors are invited to make an announcement. SPECIAL REPORTS
Letter to Editor | OIEF Supports the Early Reading Intervention Project
-- from Tom Owens -- I would like to thank OIEF (Orcas Island Education Foundation) and let the community know that with their donation of $5,000 the ERIP (Early Reading Intervention Project) is now funded for this summer and part way to funding 2020. This program is going to be
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fatality Accident on San Juan
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- At approximately 05:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 26, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Egg Lake Road and Three Meadows Road on a report of a vehicle versus tree accident. Upon arrival the driver, a local Friday Harbor man,
Autopsy Results Indicate Local Woman’s Cause of Death is Accidental
-- from San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner and Sheriff’s Office-- On February 21, 2019, Danyel White, age 30, of Eastsound, Washington was found dead in her home. An investigation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office, and the Coroner Randall Gaylord, requested an autopsy by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner with
Calligraphy Like You’ve Never Seen Before is Coming to Orcas Center
Friday - Saturday, April 12 - 13, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from JoAn Mann -- The Island Inspiration All-Stars are back in action bringing a powerfully eclectic mix of dance styles to Orcas Center Stage. Transitioning seamlessly from smooth to percussive movements, solo to unison dancing, the All-Stars rewrite
Ailing Orca Spotted Near Haro Strait Has Improved a Bit, Researchers Say
-- from KOMO News -- An orca feared to be in grave condition who might not survive until spring was spotted Friday near the San Juan Islands, whale researchers said. After getting a sighting of the J-Pod Friday morning, researchers with the Center for Whales Research went out and found several of
Mikaela Hansen Graduates WWU with Human Services Degree
-- from Edy Hansen -- Orcas High School 2015 alum Mikaela Suzanne Hansen graduated with a B.A. in Human Services from Western Washington University with a 3.7 GPA. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in the fall. A big thank you to the community, mentors, teachers, and organizations that
Superintendent Takes Us on Weekly School Construction Tour
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Construction at Orcas Schools continues. This week Superintendent Eric Webb gives us another tour and peek inside.
